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Circumcision Sucking Gave 11 NYC Boys Herpes In The Last Decade: CDC
Which helps explain why our Health Department yesterday issued a statement strongly advising those participating in "Jewish Ritual Circumcision" to never perform it with "direct oral suctioning of the circumcision wound."
By
Garth Johnston
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Rabbis: Circumcision Death Investigation Could Force Mohels Underground
"I think the practice would continue, but there could be significant difficulty in gathering evidence. I would hope that our government officials take steps in conjunction with the community," Rabbi David Zwiebel said.
By
Ben Yakas
News
Infant Died After Contracting Herpes Through Circumcision
The cause of death for the two-week old was listed as “disseminated herpes simplex virus Type 1, complicating ritual circumcision with oral suction.”
By
Ben Yakas
Food
Would You Be OK With A Mandatory 25% Tip In Restaurants?
Some members of the SF service industry are reportedly pushing to make a 25 percent tip the standard. Is this one tip that intactivists will be able to get behind?
By
Ben Yakas
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"Intactivist" Fight Takes Anti-Semitic Turn With New Comic Book
A group who wants to permanently ban circumcision has taken the fight to...comic books, with an online series about "Foreskin Man," who battled with the "Monster Mohel." Surprisingly, some are offended by this.
By
Ben Yakas
News
"Intactivist" Group Trying To Nip Circumcision In The Bud
Intactivism is the belief in the right of baby boys to
By
Ben Yakas
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