"Prior to meeting with reporters, the rabbinical delegation discussed the importance of circumcision with Federal Minister of Justice Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger. “In general, we found everyone was very positive, very interested; they took us very seriously,” said Rabbi Yehuda Tiechtel...We have seen how important it is to clear up any misunderstandings about why we can’t just do a symbolic ceremony or use anesthetics.”
Chief Rabbis' Whirlwind of Berlin Meetings Place Circumcision on Public Agenda