Adoption Articles

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Adoption: A Jewish Perspective

With Passover just around the corner, it is worth noting that the first recorded instance of adoption in the Bible is Moses. And it was very much an open adoption (his birthmother was his w... [more]

Can We Adopt a Jewish Child?

Although they are sometimes reluctant to raise it, the above question is on the minds of many Jewish, and part-Jewish couples, who are considering adoption. Some are puzzled to find it there... [more]

Infertility: A Jewish Perspective

Of late, we have spent much space in our newsletter talking about the children we are asked to find homes for, and about the process of adoption, open adoption, etc. We felt that we have neg... [more]

Recruits

It is a scene one can find in communities from Moscow to Minnesota, Jews gathering to light the menorah, connecting with Jews around the world and with generations past. There's a generous s... [more]

The Conversion of an Adopted Child Born to Non-Jewish Birth Mother

In our previous article on the subject of Judaism and adoption, we addressed the desire many couples have to adopt a Jewish child--people seeking the continuity of Jewish blood lines, people... [more]

The World is Not in Neat Categories Any More

Four-year-old Yonina plays with colorful bristle blocks and explains what it means to be adopted. "I was at a hospital, and I grew in my birth mother's belly, and I came out into my mommy's ... [more]

Baby Tips from “Aunty Carol”

When you have a baby, unfortunately the new "little one" does not come with an instruction manual. To assist you in a successful transition into parenthood, we have developed a list of items... [more]

Converting Infants and Children to Judaism: A Guide for Parents

Parents may want to consider converting their infants or children to Judaism for a variety of reasons. Some Jewish parents are intermarried, and the Gentile spouse does not plan to become Je... [more]