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The Bruchim Podcast

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Circumcision
Judaism
Ethics
Jewish Identity
Hatafat Dambrit
Medical Ethics
Jewish Law
Bioethics
Generative Violence
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Cultural Identity
Morality
Historical Medical Practices
Intactivism
Inclusion
Belonging
Halachic Egalitarianism
Hadar
Torah
Rabbi Ethan Tucker

The only podcast in the world dedicated to Jews who think differently about circumcision.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes26Foundeda year ago
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In this bonus episode, Eli sits down with journalist and human rights advocate Jennifer Margulis to explore her journey from accepting circumcision as a given to becoming one of its most thoughtful critics. Jennifer shares how her views were first ch... more

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What a season it’s been on the Bruchim Podcast! Eli and Max debrief the conversations we’ve had with an incredible variety of guests. We cover: hatafat dam brit, including its ethics, lived experience (for good and bad) and future possibilities; the ... more

We talk a lot about Jewish circumcision on this podcast, but what’s the significance of the foreskin? Can we even think about the foreskin apart from circumcision? Eli and Max are joined by Prof. Jonathan Allan (Brandon University), author of Uncut: ... more

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Your body is good enough just as it is — or so Prof. Clare Chambers (Cambridge University) argues in her book Intact: A Defence of the Unmodified Body. She joins Eli and Max to explain her Principle of the Unmodified Body, which is a political princi... more

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Jennifer Margulis
Award-winning science journalist and book author, Fulbright grantee, and sought-after speaker
Episode: Bonus Episode: Mitzvot, Malarkey, and Medical Ethics with Jennifer Margulis
Jonathan Allen
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Men and Masculinities at Brandon University
Brandon University
Episode: Foreskin Fears and Fantasies with Jonathan Allan
Clare Chambers
Professor of Political Philosophy and Fellow at Jesus College, University of Cambridge
Jesus College, University of Cambridge
Episode: The Unmodified Body with Clare Chambers
Bryn Solomon
Author of Chuvah and composer
Episode: Reevaluating Circumcision: A Trans Perspective with brin solomon
Tim Kynerd
Converted to Judaism and has experience with Hatafat Dambrit.
Episode: Prick and Choose Part III with Tim Kynerd, Jason Welle, and Yoshi Goodman
Jason Welle
Converted to Judaism and navigated the Hatafat Dambrit process.
Episode: Prick and Choose Part III with Tim Kynerd, Jason Welle, and Yoshi Goodman
Yoshi Goodman
Raised in a Jewish family and underwent Hatafat Dambrit to formalize Jewish identity.
Episode: Prick and Choose Part III with Tim Kynerd, Jason Welle, and Yoshi Goodman
Rabbi Oren Steinitz
Rabbi of Congregation Beth Shalom Chavoshas with a PhD in religious studies and communications from the University of Calgary
Congregation Beth Shalom Chavoshas
Episode: Prick and Choose Part II with Rabbi Oren Steinitz
Max Buckler
Director of Strategic Initiatives at Bruchim and author of the paper discussed
Bruchim
Episode: Prick and Choose Part I with Max Buckler

Host

Eli Ungar-Sargon
Host and co-founder, involved in discussions surrounding Jewish circumcision and ethical considerations.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Freewheeling, engaging ride!

    You don’t have to question circumcision to hop on this train. If you love deep dives into Jewish practice, Halacha, sociology, and ethics - this show will get you thinking in ways you never have!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Sadie Ann Rose
    United Statesa year ago

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Many find the exploration of personal stories combined with expert insights particularly compelling and informative.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and thought-provoking nature of the content, noting it challenges prevailing norms around circumcision.
The show invites critical thinking about sensitive topics related to Jewish practices and ethics, leading to deep discussions and reflections.

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Foreskin Fears and Fantasies with Jonathan Allan
Q: What is distinct about circumcision that might not apply to other parental choices?
If the circumcision is for aesthetic reasons, that's different from health concerns and raises questions about the autonomy and rights of the child.
Foreskin Fears and Fantasies with Jonathan Allan
Q: How can we think about the relationship between circumcision and identity?
It's almost like one of the first gendering moments, you're cut or you're uncut, influencing how we perceive ourselves and how others perceive us.
Foreskin Fears and Fantasies with Jonathan Allan
Q: Can you maybe, to help get us started, say a bit more about how you think we can begin to talk more and think more about the foreskin itself?
One of the interesting things is when we think of the foreskin, we can easily ignore it in a sense but it does raise questions about its meaning and function.
Choosing Brit Milah with Matthew Barron-Jones
Q: If you had to summarize your feelings on infant circumcision in light of your own experience, what would you say?
I think it’s about the autonomy of making that choice; denying that to a child takes away a potential religious experience.
Choosing Brit Milah with Matthew Barron-Jones
Q: Can you talk a little bit about what it was like, you’ve been alluding a little bit to the deep profundity of the experience?
The spiritual part came afterward, during the prayer before the surgery, and I started tearing up when I realized we were doing this.

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Content focuses on the multifaceted discussions surrounding circumcision within Jewish traditions, exploring ethical dilemmas, personal narratives, and the evolving cultural landscape concerning this practice. Episodes highlight topics such as Hatafat Dambrit, consent, and bodily autonomy, delving into how these issues intersect with Jewish identity, masculinity, and societal norms. Noteworthy is the inclusion of diverse perspectives, particularly from guests with expertise in sociology, bioethics, and Jewish law, providing public discourse around often controversial subjects, making it a unique platform for those interested in deep societal and moral questions regarding Jewish circumcision practices.

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1. Jennifer Margulis
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3. Clare Chambers
4. Bryn Solomon
5. Tim Kynerd
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7. Yoshi Goodman
8. Rabbi Oren Steinitz

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