Statement by Rabbi Niederman on City's Ending its Cosnent Form Requirement for Metzitzah B'peh

“I’m thankful to Mayor de Blasio and his entire administration, specifically Deputy Mayor Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, the Mayor’s senior aide Avi Fink and the Department of Health, for doing what it is right, eliminating this Consent Form, which was intrusive and violated our freedom of religion and speech,” said Rabbi David Niederman.

 

"From day one, Mayor de Blasio showed an eagerness to work with all communities towards fair policies that will deliver the best results for the entire city. Today’s action is a result of that noble vision and hard work. We are profoundly thankful to the mayor for that, and we are thanking Hashem that our religious freedom prevailed. Today's action rebuilds the trust necessary to work together for the safety of all. It's a victory for religious freedom and a victory for public policy."

At the meeting today with Deputy Mayor Lilliam Barrios-Paoli