Oliner v. Lenox Hill Hospital

OPINION OF THE COURT

Herman Cahn, J.

Petitioner is the father of a boy born eight days ago. The child was born at respondent hospital, where his mother is still a patient. The mother’s physician, who has spoken to the court over the telephone advises that the mother should not yet be discharged, and should remain a patient at the hospital for one or more days.

Petitioner, his wife and son are Orthodox Jews. Petitioner seeks to have his child circumcised in a manner acceptable to him religiously. This requires that the circumcision be performed on the eighth day (today), and by a religiously…