Marriage

B'Yachad party will pursue LGBTQ marriage rights if part of next government, Lapid vows

The B’Yachad party was formed from an alliance between Bennett and Lapid’s centrist Yesh Atid Party. It is one of the leading parties in the opposition bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu in October.

Israeli flag and rainbow flag being waved at Tel Aviv Pride Parade, June 25 2021
(Illustrative) A man proposes to a woman on a private terrace near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, February 10, 2026

Public ring proposals could constitute Jewish marriages, creating halachic issues, rabbi warns

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Police detain 16 in renewed Yavne’el child-marriage investigation

Advocates and child marriage survivors from the group "Unchained at Last" put on wedding gowns, veils, chains and tape over their mouths as they gather on Boston Common before marching to the State House to call for an end to child marriages in Boston, Massachusetts on September 22, 2021.

California legislature votes to ban child marriage and empower forced marriage victims


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.

Halitza: The Jewish ritual for widows and how it is carried out in wartime - explainer

On an average year, it is estimated there are 15 to 20 such cases in Israel and a couple in the United States. During wartime, that number goes up.

 An illustrative image of sandals.

Parashat Hayei Sarah: The water test and offering a hand - opinion

Parashat Hayei Sarah reminds us: True success in relationships is built on kindness, understanding, and character.

 There is no act more meaningful than offering a helping hand to those in need.

Better together: marriage linked to lower depression risk in new study

Divorced or separated individuals have a 99% greater risk compared to married people, researchers find.

 A couple on beach stroll.