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Originally Posted By Sharon

Hi Bonnie,
Yes, and Yes. I am a hopeful amom, just beginning the search for a match. Would love to chat, either in group or not.

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Originally Posted By Bonnie

I would love to chat with you. What kind of information can I help you with? Are you using an agency or private?

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Originally Posted By Sharon

We're working with an agency, and so far doing our own bmom search. i am interested in how bparents reacted to 'plan to raise child jewish'... what's your situation?

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Originally Posted By Bonnie

Sharon, we are Conservative Jews and fairly active in our synagogue. We placed this information in our profile with our agency, who proceeded to tell us that it takes longer for Jewish families to adopt. Since most bmoms are of Christian denomination, there are still prejudices against Jews and some bmoms do not want to place with them.

Our bmom knew that we were Jewish and was okay with that. She was also 28 years old at the time and in the Navy, so perhaps she was a little more worldly. Her opinion was that she wanted there to be relligion in the home, but that it didn't matter which religion as long as it was mainstream and not cult-like.

The first time we met her she reiterated that she knew of our religion and, since she knew she was having a boy, whould make sure that he was not circumcised in the hospital. It all worked out. We had a bris after he came home, and finalized his conversion at 5 months old.

If you want to chat further, please e-mail me at maxsmom99@att.net