With co-parenting on the rise in Israel, one advocate aims to export the model to US Jews

February 22, 2026 - 16:10

A growing movement in Israel, where individuals are choosing to raise children in committed, platonic partnerships, is capturing attention as a potential model for Jewish communities abroad. Once considered unconventional, this approach to family-building is becoming increasingly mainstream.

Advocate and former Knesset member Michal Biran is now working to promote this co-parenting framework among Jewish communities in the United States. She argues that the model offers a powerful solution for those seeking to build a family while providing a child with a stable, two-parent home outside of a romantic relationship.

Biran emphasizes that the concept holds particular resonance in the current climate. With antisemitism on the rise globally, she suggests that the Jewish community banding together and supporting alternative family structures is both a practical and profound act of unity and resilience. The co-parenting model, she contends, is a modern expression of traditional communal values, offering a supportive framework for raising the next generation amidst external challenges. This approach provides a path to parenthood that prioritizes shared values, intentional planning, and a strong, collaborative foundation for family life.