Journey through Jewish birth:
meet the families
Jewish families are made up of a multitude of different people. While these composite couples are inspired by real stories, we understand that this is barely touching the surface of the unique, complex decision-making that individuals undergo when growing their families. These stories are here to help provide examples of key issues that may come up for birth professionals navigating this journey with Jewish clients. Each portrait represents a Jewish family on the journey to new parenthood, and under each you’ll see the issues explored in their story. Click their names to learn more.
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Taharat hamishpachah (family purity), Shabbat
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Interfaith relationships, brit milah (circumcision)
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Jewish communal diversity, cultural safety
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Baby loss, Jewish mourning customs and ritual
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Assisted reproductive technologies, breastfeeding
Are you a midwife, doctor, physiotherapist, maternity support worker, or just interested in culturally safe clinical care for Jewish families? Explore our tailored resources for birth professionals on supporting Jewish birth — click here to learn more.