Invisibleflash
Diamond Member
Is it true that the rabbi sucks the penis when he circumcises the baby?
AI
Yes, it is true that in a specific, ultra-Orthodox Jewish ritual known as metzitzah b'peh, the practitioner (mohel) uses their mouth to suck blood from the wound on a baby's penis after circumcision. While rare, this practice, designed to cleanse the wound, carries risks of transmitting herpes. [1, 2, 3]
While this is an accurate description of the ritual, it is practiced by a very small minority and is not a common practice among most Jewish families. [1, 2]
AI
Yes, it is true that in a specific, ultra-Orthodox Jewish ritual known as metzitzah b'peh, the practitioner (mohel) uses their mouth to suck blood from the wound on a baby's penis after circumcision. While rare, this practice, designed to cleanse the wound, carries risks of transmitting herpes. [1, 2, 3]
- Practice Details: The mohel places their mouth directly on the infant's penis to suck away blood following the removal of the foreskin.
- Health Concerns: Health officials warn against this practice because it can lead to neonatal herpes transmission, which can cause severe illness, brain damage, or death in newborns.
- Prevalence: It is mostly restricted to a small, minority group within ultra-OrthodoxHasidic circles, while the majority of Jewish people, including modern Orthodox Jews, do not practice it.
- Regulation: In places like New York City, there have been legal efforts to require informed consent due to the dangers, though some groups oppose this, citing religious freedom. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
While this is an accurate description of the ritual, it is practiced by a very small minority and is not a common practice among most Jewish families. [1, 2]
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