Terry, Interesting cabalistic lore re:circumcisions. The cabala/kabalah was a later development than the torah or bible. The original bris was a cut around the loose tip of the foreskin, not removal of the entire thing. So the information your friend quotes seems to be relatively recent. I had never heard the connection of the foreskin to original sin, nor would such an idea be compatible with the original circumcision. The removal of the entire foreskin was originated so that Jews could not stretch their foreskins to appear uncircumcised. I'm glad you use a block. Here in NYC there is no anesthesia or anagesia used. How did you feel about the study published in Obstetrics last year, finding no benefit from acetaminophen for post-circ pain? Do you agree? Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC