Supports non-circumcising families in the Jewish community and educates about diverse perspectives on circumcision and its alternatives. Viewing circumcision as no longer a given among today’s Jewish parents, this organization provides the resources that non-circumcising families across the U.S. may need to engage in Jewish life. Offerings include a searchable directory of welcoming clergy and Jewish spaces, a concierge service for customized assistance and connections, affinity group gatherings, robust educational materials, and a free ceremony for non-circumcising families.

Synagogues, summer camps and other Jewish spaces don’t check circumcision status at the door. However, some communities are more welcoming than others, and non-circumcising Jews may wonder: Will a rabbi officiate at an alternative birth ceremony? If we let synagogue leadership know of our choice, will they disapprove? Will there be judgment—or even exclusion? What about diaper changes and toilet supervision in Jewish preschool? Will the child be able to have a bar mitzvah? These and other unresolved questions can present both real and perceived barriers to Jewish involvement. Since studies suggest that young parenthood is a key point of entry into Jewish engagement, this organization helps ensure that these families remain a part of the community.

In addition to resources on its website, Bruchim offers a newsletter, a YouTube channel featuring original scholarship and text studies, and the Bruchim Podcast, which explores this historically taboo topic.