Circumcision Is Best, But Families Opting Out Should Be Embraced—An Interview With Conservative Rabbi Joshua Ratner
“Jewish families who want to be part of congregational Judaism—whether or not their sons have been circumcised—should be not only included in Jewish life but embraced!” Rabbi Joshua Ratner Beyond the Bris: Can you talk a little about your background? What branch of Judaism are you associated with? Rabbi Ratner: I grew up in a warm,…