Adoption
High Court strikes down petition to end sperm donor anonymity
With technology already eroding donor secrecy, petitioners asked the court to recognize a child’s right to know, as children conceived by a donor in Israel cannot learn their father’s identity
While Israeli children enjoy summer break, 60 puppies born in southern Israel wait for adoption
Health Ministry revokes IVF licenses over embryo mix-up
Thinking of adopting a dog? Meet the Tinder for pets
Finding a ‘shidduch’ for dogs in shelters can reduce their stress and make them more adoptable
“Many potential adopters might already have a dog or would like to engage in social activities with their dog,” researchers said.
Stolen child reunites with birth mother after 42 years apart
Jimmy Lippert Thyden from Virginia reunited with his Chilean birth mother last week after an entire life of separation.
Dog owners happy with pets despite bad behavior - study
At least two million dogs are adopted from shelters in the US every year; many dogs are also brought home by Israeli canine lovers.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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
