THE CABALA OF CIRCUMCISION

Religious groups breathed a sigh of relief on Friday as Germany's government promised to protect the ritual circumcision of young boys.

Both Jewish and Muslim Peoples circumcise their male children, a 4000 year tradition stemming back to Avraham, father of these two peoples. The Cabala explains the reason for circumcision in terms of the Tree of Life also known as the Ten Sefirot/Luminaries.

These ten luminaries are set upon three pillars: right, left and center, formed in three triangles; sexuality is at the bottom center – touching the earth. The earth is the tenth of the Ten Sefirot/Luminaries; receiving from Yesod/Secret, the place of sexuality – covered in secrecy.

The covering over the penis, the foreskin, is considered Klepa/Husk – part of the pleasure of the penis. Revealing essence by removing the husk is a sign to these two peoples, that the Will of God is more important than the pleasure of man and woman.

The Jewish and Muslim Peoples share this ancient tradition, circumcision derived from the Patriarch Avraham. Avraham was known for his kindness; the penis is the fulcrum of emotional energy – the circumcision is a sign of essential kindness being revealed in the world.