Halacha is halacha
Jan 15, 2001 Ancient Archives, Judaism
Well it’s extremely possible that I will not be able to convert due to my feelings about circumcision. If you’re Jewish, you won’t be surprised upon hearing that. I have a wonderful rabbi and he’s very sympathetic but halacha is halacha (Jewish law). Interestingly, there’s room for a grown man who is converting to *not* take on circumcision upon converting if he is afraid of the procedure. However, there may not be a loophole for a mother who is afraid of the procedure being done to her child. In any case, I have great appreciation for Rabbi Huber talking about this with me although it must have been very difficult. I know it was for me.