Adoption: Attitudes of the Jewish Clergy

Adoption is a widespread phenomenon, encapusulating a variety of communities. With three percent of children in the North American Jewish community adopted, recent studies have begun to focus on the public?s attitude to various adoption arrangements. Members of the clergy play a significant role in providing support to members of the adoption triangle. Utilizing assimilation theory, via quantitative and qualitative research, this study explores a large sample of Jewish clergy?s attitudes to adoption, while distinguishing opinions between the different denominations of Jewish clergy. This book also sheds light on the unique attitudes toward the adoption of non-Jewish children by Jewish parents. This book is of interest to anyone concerned about adoption, be they members of the adoption triangle, social workers, members of the clergy, or researchers.