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Keeping it in the room: health, happiness and living in Berlin

Keyword: Circumcision

21 October 2010 / 9 comments

A can of worms

When I published my first blog post a couple of weeks ago, I never imagined how many hundred people would read it; nor did I think so many people would take the time to send thoughtful, considered responses. But it … Continue reading

11 October 2010 / 14 comments

Cut or uncut?

I was brought up in the jewish faith, and so, at eight days old, I was circumcised. My circumciser – mohel, or מוהל – happened to be a dentist, although he could have been a rabbi, or solicitor, or telephone … Continue reading