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According to traditional Jewish law, in the absence of a grown free Jewish male expert, anyone who has the required skills is also authorized to perform the circumcision, if they are Jewish. [ 36 ] [ 37 ] Yet, most streams of non-Orthodox Judaism allow women to be mohalot ( Hebrew : מוֹהֲלוֹת , plural of מוֹהֶלֶת ...
Circumcision is not required in Yazidism, but is practised by some Yazidis due to regional customs. [97] Circumcision is forbidden in Mandaeism, [98] and the sign of the Jews given to Abraham by God, circumcision, is considered abhorrent. [99] According to the Mandaean doctrine a circumcised man cannot serve as a priest. [100]
The Jewish life cycle: rites of passage from biblical to modern times. Seattle: University of Washington Press. ISBN 978-0295984414. Rabbi Peter Knobel, ed. (2018). Navigating the journey: the essential guide to the Jewish life cycle. New York, NY: Central Conference of American Rabbis, CCAR Press. ISBN 978-0-88123-293-6.
A mohel (Hebrew: מוֹהֵל , Ashkenazi pronunciation [ˈmɔɪ.əl], plural: מוֹהֲלִים mohalim, Imperial Aramaic: מוֹהֲלָא mohala, "circumciser") is a Jewish man trained in the practice of brit milah, the "covenant of male circumcision". [1] Women who are trained in the practice are referred to as a mohelet
Tampa Jewish Family Services plans to offer virtual mental health workshops over the next four Wednesdays for people struggling with grief, trauma and chronic illness. The workshops are designed ...
The Isser and Rae Price Library of Judaica within the University of Florida Libraries' Special & Area Studies Collections supports the teaching and research missions of the Center for Jewish Studies and the University of Florida. [1] [2] The Isser and Rae Price Library of Judaica currently holds over 100,000 circulating volumes.
To aid in the causes of Jewish people worldwide, especially in Israel. To support the training of Messianic Leaders. To carry out this work, they have several programmes; Planters Program to establish new congregations. Internship Program to trains Bible school and seminary graduates. Humanitarian aid and scholarships.
After Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks, lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis want to show support for Israel and the state's Jewish communities. Pro-Israel, Jewish legislation flies through first day of Florida ...