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Dr. Kunin recently made two presentations at the Western Section American Urological Association meeting. Follow the link for Talks and Abstracts to see materials from these presentations.

CIRCUMCISION:

ITS PLACE IN JUDAISM, PAST & PRESENT

This primer to circumcision is a wonderful guidance tool for Rabbis as well as for Jewish grandparents faced with the question of an approaching birth and the concerns of their children about the circumcision of their grandchild.

With more than 35 years of experience as a Board Certified Urologist and more than 15 years of experience as a mohel, Dr. Kunin explains all aspects of circumcision in an open and personal manner, gauged to put at ease all involved, while explaining both the spiritual as well as medical aspects of this beautiful ritual.

Some questions answered in this book include:

What is Contemporary Circumcision and Brit Milah?
What Makes Circumcision "Kosher"?
Is an Anesthetic Permitted at a Brit Milah?
What are the Differences between Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox Britot?
When Do We Have the Brit?
Can We Have the Brit on Shabbat?
Who is Honored at the Brit?
Do the "Kvater" and "Kvatterin" Have to be Married?
Is a Minyan Required at a Brit?

What Kind of Food Do We Serve at a Brit
What Does the Baby Wear for his Brit?
What Do We Wear to a Brit?
Do We Need a Rabbi at the Brit?
How Can the Brit be Made More Egalitarian?
How Do We Choose a Mohel
How Much Should a Mohel Cost?
How Do We Name the Baby?
Does a Brit Make My Son Jewish?

What are the Differences between Orthodox, Conservative, Reconstructionist and Reform Conversions?
Can a Brit be Done in a Hospital?
Do Some Babies Require a Second Circumcision?
What are the Controversies Regarding Circumcision?
Why are Some non-Jews Opposed to Circumcision?
Why are Some Jews Opposed to Circumcision?
What are the Health Benefits of Circumcision?