Circumcision

Question 1

What is another name for circumcision

Answer 1

BRIT MILAH

Question 2

Circumcision is the…

Answer 2

Removal of the foreskin if the penis

Question 3

When does the Brit Milah ceremony occur

Answer 3

@ 8 days old

Question 4

Who performs the circumcission?

Answer 4

Mohel ( Jewish doctor)

Question 5

What is a kvatter?

Answer 5

The couple carrying the baby.

Question 6

Who considered banning Brit Milah 2018

Answer 6

Iceland

Question 7

What happens in the Brit Milah ceremony?

Answer 7

1- female kvatter takes baby from the mother to male kvatter who give it to the mohel (Jewish dr)
2- mohel places baby (who on a cushion) onto the Chair of Elijah for a few seconds.
3- mohel places baby on sander (grandfather/respected member)
4- mohel performs circumcision- removal of the foreskin- (baby is on sandek’s lap)
5- fathers blesses child and thanks god
6- fathers names baby

Question 8

Is it unacceptable for countries to ban circumcision?

Answer 8

✅- does it while young = less painful, feel part of the community, easy to leave the religion- nothing stopping him, special relationship formed with God when enters the covenant, later on can result in happy, loving relationships (plus God orders it and states that any boy who hasn’t done this has gone against his orders)

❌-baby doesn’t get a choice/ no consent!= arguments in later life!, it is an irreversible process, risky as not medically trained

Question 9

Explain the historical reasons why Jews practise circumcision…

Answer 9

1- God commanded Jews to do this in Genisis/or/Torah (In order for boys to have a special relationship with him, I he said that if he didn’t do this there would be no special relationship)

2- To enter the covenant (inheriting land, family and close relationship with God)

3- It is a physical symbol to God

4- To be part of the Jewish community (memorable right of passage and a nice event!)