African communities have always given circumcision a lot of significance. However, in the past three decades the rite has seen numerous changes that have given it a different meaning. According to the ...

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – When David Tomlinson graduated from MIT in 1991 with a degree in mechanical engineering, his heart desired to join NASA and become an astronaut. Standing over 6 feet and 5 inches, ...

For many couples, having a baby is a spiritual experience. For Jews, there's another, religious, element that is intrinsic to the Jewish identity. Nearly all Jewish parents have their baby boys ...

Without social pressure, most people give little thought to male circumcision. This simple surgical procedure removes the foreskin, a hood of skin covering the head of the resting (flaccid) penis. But ...

While the majority of Jewish parents still opt to circumcise their boys, a small but growing number are wavering. The stories of two families... Circumcision: Age-Old Rite Faces Modern Concerns For ...