Judaism and Adoption
Resources and information for Jewish and partly Jewish families interested in and/or connected to adoption.
"A Bridge Between Cultures"Merry Madway Eisenstadt writes the story of a Jewish family that adopted a biracial child, reprinted from
Washington Jewish Week.
A Welcoming CeremonyA Jewish family shares the welcoming ceremony they created for their new daughter. From
Jewish Family.
Adoption and Conversion of a Non-Jewish ChildThe Orthodox and Reform positions on adopting a non-Jewish child.
Adoption of a Jewish ChildThe Orthodox and Reform positions on adopting a Jewish child are described,
Adoption: Sharing Love, Creating JewsFrom the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
Adoption: The 'changing face of the Jewish community'Authors Merry Madway Eisenstadt and Debra Nussbaum Cohen take a look at international adoption and its impact on Jewish families and traditions.
American Reform Jewish Position on AdoptionA statement of the position on the status of adoption and adopted children in Judaism, and steps for a conversion if such children are Gentile.
Jewish Gay AdoptionA discussion of adoption by gay men and lesbians, with resources and religious information, by Jane Calem Rosen, Media Relations Director for the Jewish Theological Seminary.
"Love is Colorblind"Jews are increasingly adopting children from other cultures. Will our community welcome them? By Everett Cohen, for the
Jewish Times.
Resolving Conversion Issues for Israeli AdopteesProcedures established for the conversion process of children adopted by Israeli families.
Stars of DavidA Jewish adoption information exchange with extensive resources, articles, books, and membership information.
Home
Add Your Comments!
We want to know what you think. Your comments are important to us and the other readers. You are what makes this site special.