How can an Aunt adopt her nephew who is 17 years old who lives in Israel and is a Christian?
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The Aunt can adopt the 17 year if the adoption is not contested.  She would need to get a lawyer to do all the paper work.  If the adoption is contested she an still adopt him on his 18th birthday
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Hi, You could check with some of your local churches in your area. We had a family in just the situation that you are talking about living behind our church. They had 8 kids with nothing! We took them under our wings, and some of the families with children would take 1 or 2 home with them after church on Sundays to have a meal and some play time. There may be a family in your area that you are unaware of, but a church may know about. Ask if any of the Ladies Bible study is taking care of a family, you may find a lead that way. Just a couple of ideas. Good luck to you.
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Try an adoption registry like:\nhttp://registry.adoption.com/\nor \nhttp://www.adopteeconnect.com/\n\nWith love in Christ.
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Leviticus 18:6-18 (New International Version)\nNew International Version (NIV)\nCopyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society\n\n    \n\n 6 " 'No one is to approach any close relative to have sexual relations. I am the LORD. \n\n 7 " 'Do not dishonor your father by having sexual relations with your mother. She is your mother; do not have relations with her. \n\n 8 " 'Do not have sexual relations with your father's wife; that would dishonor your father. \n\n 9 " 'Do not have sexual relations with your sister, either your father's daughter or your mother's daughter, whether she was born in the same home or elsewhere. \n\n 10 " 'Do not have sexual relations with your son's daughter or your daughter's daughter; that would dishonor you. \n\n 11 " 'Do not have sexual relations with the daughter of your father's wife, born to your father; she is your sister. \n\n 12 " 'Do not have sexual relations with your father's sister; she is your father's close relative. \n\n 13 " 'Do not have sexual relations with your mother's sister, because she is your mother's close relative. \n\n 14 " 'Do not dishonor your father's brother by approaching his wife to have sexual relations; she is your aunt. \n\n 15 " 'Do not have sexual relations with your daughter-in-law. She is your son's wife; do not have relations with her. \n\n 16 " 'Do not have sexual relations with your brother's wife; that would dishonor your brother. \n\n 17 " 'Do not have sexual relations with both a woman and her daughter. Do not have sexual relations with either her son's daughter or her daughter's daughter; they are her close relatives. That is wickedness. \n\n 18 " 'Do not take your wife's sister as a rival wife and have sexual relations with her while your wife is living.\n\n------------\n  it is also against the law
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Yes,nothing is impossible for God.  He said in His Word that without FAITH it is impossible to please Him.  You, your aunt and any other born-again believers need to be in agreement(by that I mean get together by phone or in person) and state out of you mouths that this is what you are expecting, not wanting to know if He will, but expecting Him to do.  He says that we can call those things that be not as though they were.  Speak health into your aunts' body.  Did you know that God searches the world over trying to find that one with the faith that He may move on their behalf?  Once He has healed her, be sure to give Him thanks and the Glory.  I know first hand what it is like.  My mother had a brain tumor the size of a grapefruit the doctors said.  The road to her recovery wasn't instantaneous.  But I can say that thru prayer, the Lord and her doctors, 9 years later she is still here.  She is not the mother that we knew before, SHE IS BETTER.  I give God the glory and the praise for that.  I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for I know Him and who He is.   May God Bless Aunt Cee Cee and you.
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I would suggest that you go into the house and get any papers that you might need.  You are not entering illegally as you have a key and your uncle doesn't want his son to deal with it.  You will have to let the solicitor know.  I've been in a similar position and in the end i decided i loved my grandad more than my aunt  so i was going to do what he wanted and not worry about upsetting my aunt and going against her and my mothers wishes. I am happy that I did.
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My sister, all fall short of the golry of God, you, me and everyone else! King David new the Commandments yet still he let his fleshly desires send his friend to be killed so David could have his friends wife! And David was called by God "A man after God's own heart.". Jesus miracle on the cross has covered you from these things, and you are right to grieve and be sorry because God loves the penitent(or humble) person! You've done wrong yet so did all the Apostles at one time or another so take heart my sister, for God hasn't abandoned you! I will pray for you and hope that you will do the same for me, and God bless you and have faith!
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the best thing to do is to raise her up as a good kid, and when she grows up, have her decide for herself. do not put pressure on yourself and on her. that way, when she so chooses, it will be true and sincere. also, if she doesnt, well, maybe christianity is not for her.
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I think your heart to help this girl is amazing.To the question first off pray and as the bible says pray continually that's a first and most important step because God put you in her life for a reason as for her parents there really isn't much you can do actively but I think that you should just continue to be the girls friend to the best of your ability and always be respectful of her parents your life and actions will speak for you and I think that her family will eventually see your true motives .I will keep you and your friend in my prayers.
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I'm Jewish and there's nothing wrong with attending a funeral (despite what religion it maybe.) Part of being Jewish or of anything faith is showing compassion and support to your loved ones. The cousin was a loved member of your husband, show him the support he needs. Your not there to take practice in any religious rituals.
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Hi,there is an organization called Christian Foundation for Children and Aging where you can sponsor a child or elderly person in other parts of the world. You may contact them at 800-875-6564 or www.cfcausa.org  I am sponsoring a child through this organization, I think is a Great thing.
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Try some of the links below. The first is especially nice, because it answers a similar question where the giver is not Jewish, and as such is unfamiliar with the customs. This isn't just any other birthday - it is about a girl becoming an adult. One common answer is a gift of money or gift certificate in a multiple of $18 (for example, $36, $54, etc.) because of a numerological connection to the word "life." The second link includes items specific to Bat Mitzvahs, ranging from jewelry and picture frames to moneyholders and scrapbooks.
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I am sorry about your cousin, and I am sorry that you got some really insensitive (and immature) answers. Honey, the very best thing you can do to draw close to God is to talk to Him. I have 35ish years experience, so I know what I'm talking about. Its not always just roses in anyones life, but knowing God, and letting Him walk you through the tough times, helps you to see and smell the roses, when all you can feel are the thorns. Talk to Him just like you would talk to anyone else. There  are always going to be back stabbers and such, and there will be people who may call you nuts. That is because they don't have that relationship, so they cannot know what they are talking about. Don't listen to them, keep seeking Him. Matt 5:6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." NIV \nThe person above is right about getting yourself a Christian friend to help you. I don't mean someone who will be a gossip, I mean someone who truly cares about you and your relationship with God. Even if you can't join the youth group, God is with you anywhere. And your relationship with Him doesn't depend on location.\nAbout your mom, I used to have a really bad relationship with my mom until one day someone told me a lot of stuff she'd been through. It helped me to understand why she was the way she was, and to let go of my hurts. Maybe you could talk to her?? And listen to her?)\nAbout your brother. No one has the right to hurt you. He needs to know that you are going to your parents, and if they can't stop it the authorities will. I'm sure your pastor can help. The "and stuff" part bothers me. Don't let him continue. YOU have rights as a Human being.\nMay the peace of God which passes all understanding, anoint you and keep you everyday. (Not a quote, but the real verse is Phil 4:7, another verse for you Psalm 37:4 and that one is true. Not at first, but in these later years, I can think of something I want, and a lot of the time God just kind of puts it where I can find it.) No one can convince me that He's not REAL and the GREATEST -- I know Him. See you in heaven someday.
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It seems apparent to me that this child doesn't have a good fatherly figure in his life. Be someone that he can look up to and talk to (even if you're only a couple of years older than him). You did the right thing by telling your mother and her telling his mother. He couldn't have been into this stuff for very long, considering his age. Now your aunt will be able to get him the help that he needs. Good job! :)
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My little sister has a tendancy to get on my very last nerve, and then bounce on it.  She had little boy when she was 16, she ran away when she was 18 and married the abusive father, and now at 19 she's pregnant with #2.  She doesn't understand why God is letting her go through all of the things she going through.  But she does understand that most of what she is going through is because she turned her back on God and stepped out of Hs will.  The only thing that helps me get through a conversation with her is praying.  Praying that I don't go completely insane while talking to her.  Put your relationship in God's hands, He'll work out the rest.
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A child is usually the religion that the mother is.And the children won't be accepted as jewish unless the mother is.They could convert, though.But yes, a choice will need to be made.Or do what I do.Give my son back ground on every religion and let him choose when he's older.
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I had a cousin that was adopted and she found my aunt after 30 something years. She contacted the adoption agency and then they contacted my aunt and had to get the OK from her to give my cousin the file but I am not sure how it works the other way if my aunt would have wanted the information if they would have given it to her or not. Hopefully this helped.