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Rav Hayim Leiter
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A Childless Sandak
I always answer my phone even if it’s an unlisted number. In my line of work, every call could be a future client, and many of them are. But
Rav Hayim Leiter
Jun 24, 20201 min read


A Brit For the Ages
It was a long drive. That’s not a complaint, it’s just not the norm. Since I live in Jerusalem, I usually have Britot within an hour radius
Rav Hayim Leiter
Jun 10, 20201 min read


Why I Circumcised Both of My Sons
Upon my return I was shocked to learn that Magen HaBrit’s services protecting circumcision may soon be needed in America, of all places.
Rav Hayim Leiter
May 5, 20201 min read


The Balcony Bris
When it comes to COVID-19, things have already become pretty lax here in Israel. It’s true that the government just eased the restrictions,
Rav Hayim Leiter
Apr 21, 20201 min read


Losing Our Religion
When it comes to Brit Milah — historically speaking — we Jews are unstoppable. Both in the present and past, Brit Milah has been one of the
Rav Hayim Leiter
Apr 2, 20201 min read


The Safest Circumcision
Israel is basically in complete lockdown. We are only meant to leave our houses if we absolutely need to. Other than restocking our supplies
Rav Hayim Leiter
Mar 24, 20201 min read


ברית המילה הבטוחה ביותר
ישראל נמצאת פחות או יותר בסגר מוחלט. ניתן לעזוב את הבתים רק אם ממש זקוקים. מלבד חידוש מלאי האספקה שלנו, עזבתי את הבית רק פעמיים בשבוע האחרון
Rav Hayim Leiter
Mar 24, 20203 min read


Circumcise Another Day
When I checked my phone early Friday morning, I found myself in the middle of a Facebook Messenger chat that had been going on for hours.
Rav Hayim Leiter
Feb 9, 20201 min read


The Berlin Bris
“I can’t break a 200 NIS bill!” the driver yelled at me upon our arrival at the airport. Apparently this is a constant refrain from both...
Rav Hayim Leiter
Jan 28, 20201 min read


The Seal of Approval
Spain is a place I never dreamed I’d visit, let alone perform a Brit Milah there. It all began about a year ago when my colleagues and I...
Rav Hayim Leiter
Jan 16, 20201 min read


Cutting Them Down to Size
Are you a man? Jewish or otherwise? Have you been circumcised? Guess what…? Something is wrong with you. Something inhumane was done to you.
Rav Hayim Leiter
Dec 23, 20191 min read


The Church of Sweden is Against a Circumcision Ban
The Church of Sweden has lent its support to the Jewish and Muslim communities in their fight against the proposed circumcision ban.
Rav Hayim Leiter
Nov 25, 20191 min read


Simcha Over Sirens
Last week was bracketed by Smachot (happy occasions). I was lucky to have two Britot in central Israel last Monday. The first was in Hashmo
Rav Hayim Leiter
Nov 17, 20191 min read


Making the Ethical Cut
Circumcision is “morally impermissible” according to the latest publishing of the American Journal of Bioethics. “Accordingly, social change
Rav Hayim Leiter
Oct 28, 20191 min read


Happy New Year Brit Milah?
Brit Milah has gotten off to a rough start in 5780. Since the new year’s arrival, literally three days ago, there have already been two
Rav Hayim Leiter
Oct 24, 20191 min read


My Three Dads
In the last few weeks, I’ve fathered three babies to three separate women, none of whom were my wife. Now, let me be clear – I have never
Rav Hayim Leiter
Sep 25, 20191 min read


The World’s Stumbling Stone
“Can we push off the Bris until we move back to Israel?”, the father of the baby asked me a few months ago. “Unfortunately, no. But why...
Rav Hayim Leiter
Aug 11, 20191 min read


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Jul 8, 20190 min read


Foreskin at The Forefront
The anti-circumcision movement has truly arrived in Israel. The Zehut party came under fire last week when Moshe Feiglin would not...
Rav Hayim Leiter
Jun 27, 20191 min read


The All Night Bris
My trip to Saint Petersburg actually began in Sde Boker. My family and I were spending Shabbat there just prior to the red eye I was taking
Rav Hayim Leiter
Jun 12, 20191 min read
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