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Rav Hayim Leiter
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ההתנגדות למילת תינוקות שהגיעה לישראל צריכה להדאיג את יהודי העולם
ברית מילה שוב מותקפת. זאת המציאות כבר זמן מה. אבל מתחולל שינוי מהותי. תנועת ההתנגדות למילה צוברת תאוצה בכל רחבי העולם, מאמריקה למרבית אירופה
Rav Hayim Leiter
Jan 15, 20211 min read


The Truth Stands the Test of Time
Brit Milah is once again under attack. It has been for some time now. But there’s a fundamental shift underway. The anti-circumcision
Rav Hayim Leiter
Jan 12, 20211 min read


The Darkest Bris
It felt like the darkest morning of the year. Torrential rain poured down on my hour-long drive from Jerusalem to Ashdod. The Brit Milah was
Rav Hayim Leiter
Dec 24, 20201 min read


What a mascot, a priest, and a homecoming king taught me about being a rabbi
“Where’s Mike? Has anyone seen Mike?!” I repeated this refrain throughout the night until the frustration ultimately led me to exclaim, "If
Rav Hayim Leiter
Nov 17, 20201 min read


A Balanced Life
I don’t remember the first wave I ever caught, but I certainly remember the first wave I actually rode. It’s only natural after 30 years of
Rav Hayim Leiter
Oct 1, 20201 min read


Don't Pass Over the Bris
I had the distinct privilege of performing both of my son’s Britot. Since I am a mohel in Jerusalem, they were far from the first nor will
Rav Hayim Leiter
Sep 3, 20201 min read


מודאג מלהיטות אנשים לסכן חיי תינוק
בתגובתו של הרב דורון לדווין למאמרי בערוץ 7, הנחת היסוד העיקרית שלו היא שאין סיבה להפסיק את מנהג המציצה, ואני מסכים איתו לגמרי. אין לבטל את
Rav Hayim Leiter
Jul 19, 20201 min read


We Only Disagree on The Important Points
In Rabbi Doron’s Ledwin’s response to my Arutz 7 article, his main premise is that there is no reason to stop doing the minhag of Metzitzah
Rav Hayim Leiter
Jul 16, 20201 min read


סכנה בברית מילה? ״מוכרחים להפסיק את שיטת מציצה בפה״
תינוק נוסף נדבק בהרפס עקב שיטת מציצה בפה בברית המילה שלו. התינוק הובהל לבית החולים מיד לאחר שהוריו הבחינו בזיהום מפושט באזור איבר המין
Rav Hayim Leiter
Jul 2, 20201 min read


The Baby Comes First
Yet another baby has contracted Herpes due to the oral suction at his Brit Milah. The Jerusalem Post reported, “A three-weeks-old baby is
Rav Hayim Leiter
Jun 30, 20201 min read


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 9, 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 20, 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 1, 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
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