thejewishweek.com/editorial-op…gue-orthodox-rabbi-agrees"In short, circumcision is a marketing nightmare; outside of a deep commitment to Judaism, based on a biblical command, there’s no good reason to do it. This point is significant, because the Jewish community is intoxicated with marketing. Federations commission countless surveys to find out what young Jews want. Jewish professionals search for ways to make their programs “hipper.” The almighty “social media” must be deployed in the battle for the hearts of the younger members of the Tribe. Grant money flows liberally to market driven, cutting edge, jargon-laden programs with a social media presence."
thejewishweek.com/editorial_op…/alternative_circumcision"Although some Jews oppose infant circumcision, it’s certainly not out of vogue. Most Americans, regardless of religion, circumcise. Only about half of American Jews consider themselves religious. Within this group, circumcision often takes place in a secular fashion; that is, in a hospital without a religious ceremony. Thus what has been “out of vogue” for many Jews isn’t the circumcised penis but the religious motivation."
"Man muss diese versteinerten Verhältnisse dadurch zum Tanzen zwingen, dass man ihnen ihre eigne Melodie vorsingt!" K.M.