Romantic

More than 10,000 Jewish singles set to take part in 'world's largest speed dating event'

"We are not just running an event. We are building a community, one date at a time," said one of the event's lead organizers.

|ByARIELLA ROITMAN
An ad for a global speed-dating event following Tu B'Av, July 27, 2026.
Nora Navas and Rodrigo de la Serna in 'My Friend Ava.'

Spanish film, 'My Friend Eva' - an unromantic comedy, defined by covert cynicism

It’s usually the men in movies who have this kind of sudden-onset midlife crisis, but here it’s Eva who impulsively decides to move out of her apartment and start dating.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
Different foods considered to be aphrodisiacs (illustrative)

Valentine’s Day 2026: The aphrodisiac myth that could spoil your romantic dinner

The term “aphrodisiac,” derived from the Greek goddess of love, refers to foods believed to increase desire and physical pleasure. Yet, experts stress that such claims lack scientific grounding.

|ByADNKRONOS INTERNATIONAL/TNS
Romance and erotica novels are gaining popularity among religious women in Israel, with some rabbis quietly endorsing the genre for 'peace in the home.'

From Talmud to temptation: How erotica found a home in Orthodox Israel

Romance and erotica in literature, once niche, is growing in popularity among religious readers.

|ByRACHEL FINK

Love is in the Wi-Fi: Record number of Jewish singles join virtual dating event

6,747 singles from nearly a dozen countries joined Tuesday’s event, where in just one hour, 15,463 dates took place. 

AUGUST 18, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Record-breaking online speed-dating event sees 15,463 Jewish dates

A romantic destination that Israelis are missing is just an hour from Tel Aviv

Luxurious suites in 16th-century buildings, rooftop chef meals with Mediterranean sunsets, and strolls through magical alleys – Old Acre offers a romantic, historical getaway just a short drive away.

MARCH 18, 2025ByTALY SHARON
Ottoman Suite at Akotika