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Question
Although my mother is Jewish, I did not have a bris (my parents were not observant). Should I decline full participation in services such as receiving aliyot
until I have a bris milah?
Answer
The question should be a theoretical one (it is discussed in Tzitz Eliezer XI 9, Sridei Aish I 11 and Iggrot Moshe Orach Chayyim II 33) because you should not delay your brit milah for anything but serious medical reasons. It is time to rectify the wrong.

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Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Shevat 15, 5786

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Various Rabbis | Adar I 29, 5768

Brit Milah for a baby to a non-Jewish father
Rabbi Jonathan Blass | 25 Cheshvan 5763




