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I just heard about the most F-Ed up Jewish tradition on NPR. Apparently in some orthodox sects after circumcising a young child the Rabbi fills his mouth with alcohol and sticks the babies penis in his mouth to disinfect the wound.

Seriously, you couldn't just use a cup for that!?!?

And now several herpes related deaths in infants has been confirmed due to this practice.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brit_milah
Heard about it. Wish I didn't. :Gonk: