Birth
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The Reason for Circumcision
Why is circumcision of men required? We can only speculate about the reasons for the Commandments, but it has been suggested that male circumcision reduces sexual desire, which is often hard to control.
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Why Circumcision?
Why does the Torah require circumcision rather than some other distinguishing bodily sign? Circumcision is a permanent sign in the flesh, unlike a haircut, which grows back. It doesn’t harm the body; in fact, many people believe that it has…
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A Bris Being Done in the Day
Why must a bris be done in the daytime? The Talmud derives this from the extra “vav” in Lev. 12:3 (AND on the eighth day…): Even a bris that is not done on the eighth day must still be done…