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Adoption
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Jewish Adoption: Law, Practice, and Creating a Family
Jewish law and tradition embrace adoption as a sacred act — here is how it works, from halakhic requirements and conversion to naming ceremonies and identity.
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Jewish Adoption Law: Welcoming Children Into the Family
Jewish law does not have a formal concept of adoption equivalent to Western legal adoption, yet raising a child is considered among the highest mitzvot. Navigating halakhic identity, conversion, and family belonging creates unique considerations.
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