Metzitzah b’Peh: Why It Matters
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A sharp analysis of the halachic debate raging in Jewish circles. Reviewed by a prominent Mohel, who is spearheading the court case defending this tradition, this paper looks at the way metzitzah b’peh has been treated throughout the ages and how it might be dealt with today. Important supplementary material included.
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Paper Type | Research Paper |
| Pages | 20 |
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