Dan and Lex: Judaism Unbound Podcast Episode 306 - Circumcision — Ignorance and Bris

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Dan and Lex close out Judaism Unbound's 4-episode mini-series on Jewish circumcision. They explore, in particular, the treatment by Jewish institutions of families, who have opted not to circumcise their children, and of those children themselves.

[1] Check out the previous episodes in this series via the following links: Episode 303: “Bris” Means “Covenant,” Not “Circumcision” - Lisa Braver Moss, Rebecca Wald, Eliyahu Ungar-Sargon, Episode 304: Circumcision and its Jewish Alternatives - Max Buckler, Charlene Thrope, Episode 305: The History of Jewish Circumcision - Shaye Cohen

[2] Lex mentions a past episode of Judaism Unbound, in which the topic of sacrifice arose. Check it out here: Episode 153: Fiction Between Worlds - Ruby Namdar.

[3] To learn more about the distinction between strict scrutiny, on the one hand, and rational basis, on the other, click here.

[4] If you are uncircumcised, or your family has chosen not to circumcise your children, and you have a question related to your inclusion in a Jewish institution, you can reach out to Bruchim, the organization featured earlier in this series (Episodes 303 and 304), through its Concierge Service, and they’ll be happy to assist you.