“There is no convincing medical justification for routine infant circumcision. Bruchim’s mission builds on that clarity, helping Jewish families honor tradition without surgery and making space in Jewish life for parents choosing to keep their sons intact.”

“I feel like it’s an unstoppable train … as a fellow Jew I can’t help but be proud that people are addressing this issue with so much eloquence and thought and empathy. Because I think ultimately changing our minds about this will require a lot of empathy.”

“It’s not a take it or leave it, we embrace every Jew.”

There is no basis in Jewish law for denying an uncircumcised man access to religious life, including bar-mitzvah.

“[A male who hasn’t been circumcised] continues to be able to participate fully as a minyan, be called to the Torah, participate in every way, and a child who is not circumcised at the age of 13 has done nothing wrong.”

“Jewish families who want to be part of congregational Judaism — whether or not their sons have been circumcised — should be not only included in Jewish life but embraced!”