Adoption

Man indicted for shooting adopted son nine times, stabbing twice in heart

The victim, Omri Blum, was adopted by suspect Shai Blum and his wife almost 22 years ago.

International Cat Day: What do you need to know before adopting a cat?

Cats are relatively easy pets to have, but here are the things that you do need to watch out for when adopting one:

08/08/2023

Children of LGBTQ parents: We were raised with so much love

The children of LGBT families spoke out against Welfare Minister Yaakov Mergi's statements against LGBT families being allowed to adopt.

By MERAV COHEN/WALLA!
02/08/2023

Welfare minister rejects A-G's call to allow LGBT couples to adopt

Welfare Minister Yaakov Mergi claimed that allowing LGBTQ couples to adopt would "add complexities" to a child's life.

27/07/2023

Adopted man discovers wife of six years is his biological sister

The truth came to light as the man underwent compatibility tests to determine his suitability as a kidney donor for his wife.

By WALLA!
13/07/2023

Religious families cannot get priority in adoption of non-Jewish children, High Court rules

Non-Orthodox families will be able to adopt non-Jewish children more easily, as adoption standards will now be made "in the best interest of the child."

Italian government tells Milan to stop registering same-sex couples' children

Italy legalized same-sex civil unions in 2016, overriding opposition from Catholics and conservatives, yet it fell short of giving them adoption rights

By REUTERS
14/03/2023

‘Under Your Wing’: new project honors Israeli foster mothers

Pioneering exhibition and book delve into the complexities of foster care and adoption in Israel; some 70% of foster kids end up getting adopted, Orr Shalom organization says.

By MAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE
11/03/2023

Texas man posing as haredi accused of sexually abusing his nine adopted sons

Chaim Nissim Cohen was accused of sexually abusing a foreign exchange student in 2019 but was allowed to continue raising his sons.

08/03/2023

Amir Ohana votes against coalition on LGBTQ+ rights bill

Ohana was given the leeway to vote against the coalition in the cases of LGBTQ+ rights as part of the initial coalition agreements. 

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