Archive: April 2020

Instructions for Mohalim during Coronavirus

Posted on April 19, 2020

April 19, 2020 – Rav Dr. Avraham Steinberg Click here for the recent statement from Rabbi Dr. Avraham Steinberg from the Israeli Chief Rabbinate Department of Circumcision regarding instructions for Mohelim during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kiyyum Mitzvat Milah

Posted on April 19, 2020

April 19, 2020 – Chief Rabbinate of Israel Click here for the recent statement put out by the Rabbanut Harashit of Israel on the Kiyyum Mitzvat Milah during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Bris Milah and Metzitza Be’Peh RCA Policy

Posted on March 1, 2005

Mar 1, 2005 — The Rabbinical Council of America, the largest group of Orthodox rabbis in the world, has today issued a statement regarding Brit Milah (circumcision) and Metzitza (Oral Suction). The statement reads as follows: ————————————- Bris Milah and Metzitza be’Peh (Ritual Circumcision and Oral Suction) A Policy Statement by the Rabbinical Council of Continue Reading »

Metziza be’Peh – Halachic Clarification

Posted on March 1, 2005

Regarding Metzitza be’Peh, RCA Clarifies Halachic Background to Statement of March 1, 2005 (New York, NY) Jun 7, 2005 — It is well known that there is a dispute among poskim regarding the obligation to engage in metzitza be’peh. Four major viewpoints exist, and we provide some sources for each below. More complete reviews are Continue Reading »