Both Mr. de Blasio and Mr. Lhota have found themselves on the defensive about the issue. Reporters questioned Mr. Lhota about
a report on NY1 that described his change of position, while
a prominent blogger about ultra-Orthodox Judaism accused Mr. de Blasio of having promised to end the policy in exchange for votes.
Samuel Heilman, a professor of sociology and Jewish studies at the City
University of New York, said ultra-Orthodox Jews had other concerns
besides the circumcision ritual, including housing subsidies and poverty
programs. But he said it was easier for politicians to express concern
about the circumcision policy than it was to pledge to give more
economic aid.
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