Marriage

Dutch registry study: Children of divorce have fewer children and shorter relationships

The marriage duration of children from divorced families was, on average, about one year shorter than that of other people.

Marriage and divorce today are profoundly different.
Photo of Sarah M., one of the 12 cases resolved this month by Yad La’Isha of Ohr Torah Stone.

From tragedy to protection: The fight against agunah status - opinion

 A WOMAN seeking divorce in a ‘beit din’ was the sole female in the room until the advent of ‘toanot.’ (Illustrative)

When Jewish law fails: Decades-long struggle of Jewish women seeking freedom - opinion

Illustrative image of woman wearing handcuffs.

Hadera woman fires handgun at husband after catching him mid-sex act with coworker


Study finds women's income drops 20 percent after marriage, even without children

Gender roles contribute to women's income decline after marriage, says researcher Elena Herold.

 Study finds women's income drops 20 percent after marriage, even without children.

Parashat Teruma: Make Me a sanctuary for Me to dwell in

There are a number of midrashim (non-literal interpretations) that reflect the relationship between God and Israel as manifested in the Tabernacle.

 THE METAPHOR of father and daughter is explored.

What anniversaries can teach us about financial planning

YOUR INVESTMENTS: Silver anniversary and redefining financial goals

Wedding rings [Illustrative]

Seventy years of love: A lifelong romance that still thrives

Seventy years after meeting in fifth grade, this Israeli couple's love story is still going strong.

 AMOS AND MARGALIT participate in Fashion at Any Age: A Project at Mediterranean Towers. Says the writer: ‘Since the day we got married, I’ve made a point of telling Margalit, ‘I love you,’ at least twice a day.’

A Valentine’s Day gift that lasts: The case for a halachic prenup – opinion

Celebrate love this Valentine's Day by committing to mutual respect and security with a halachic prenup.

 An engaged couple show their halachic prenuptial agreement after signing it.

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto: The Key to Livelihood and Marriage


Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage, becoming first in Southeast Asia

At the Siam Paragon mall in Bangkok, a mass wedding ceremony was held where over 1,700 same-sex couples tied the knot.

 LGBTQ+ parade in Bangkok Pride Festival 2024.

'Matchmaker Matchmaker': Relationship wisdom to find a love that lasts - review

Azeela Ben Shalom uses 11 client stories to share tips and dating advice.

  ALEEZA BEN SHALOM presents  her Netflix program, ‘Jewish  Matchmaking.’

Relationship goals: Making space for intimacy in these challenging times

For couples of all ages, the following questions can help you hone in on some of the issues that may be contributing to difficulties at the moment.

 ‘ANYONE LIVING in Israel is affected by the war in various ways,’ says one of the workshop organizers. Marital intimacy can be an unspoken casualty of war, asserts the writer.

American Orthodox Jews face challenges in finding a spouse, study reveals

The study included surveys of more than 2,300 single Orthodox Jews, primarily users of Jewish dating platforms, conducted between February 5 and March 6, 2020.

An ultra-Orthodox couple watches the sea during a storm in the Mediterranean coast of the city of Ashkelon, Israel January 19, 2018.