Marriage

The changing face of marriage and divorce in today’s society

Marriage and divorce today are profoundly different.
Niv Sultan and Maor Schweitzer from Matchmaking 2

Michael Rapaport joins cast of Matchmaking 3, filming in Israel

YEHORAM GAON

Popular Israeli singer Yehoram Gaon marries partner Ella Lusa at age 86

'Gratitude is a practise.'

Going into 2026, let's choose to practice gratitude - opinion


Differing political views in couples leads to conflict in relationships, study finds

University of Illinois study finds that couples with differing political views and identities face unique challenges, which can create significant stress on their relationship.

 Illustrative image of a couple fighting.

Lori Palatnik: Giving newlywed IDF soldiers hope and a home to return to

Our Jerusalemite of the Week, Lori Palatnik, has been helping newlywed IDF couples get wedding registries, making them feel part of a greater Jewish family.

 Lori Palatnik

Couples need a ‘We’ mindset to succeed, says Netflix star Aleeza Ben Shalom

‘I had to give Netflix a taste of Judaism,’ the host of the popular ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ series said speaking at the Jerusalem Post’s Israel Summit.

 Aleeza Ben Shalom, host of the popular ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ series on Netflix

To welcome interfaith couples, Conservative synagogue hires cantor who can wed them

The Conservative movement of Judaism bars its member communities from hosting interfaith wedding ceremonies.

 A Jewish wedding Chuppah is seen in Tel Aviv on May 14, 2023

When should newlyweds buy an apartment?

Much like a building, for a marriage to succeed, it needs a strong foundation.

 An illustrative image of newlyweds hugging as they are surrounded by boxes in their new home.

Fertility ethics in wartime - opinion

Is the extraction of sperm and use for fertility purposes permitted, and if so, who are the people who should be allowed to request it?

 IDF ground troops operate in the Gaza Strip. December 6, 2023.

NGOs team up to give IDF couples wedding registry gifts

For IDF couples who have been on the front lines, the idea of receiving gifts and well wishes from strangers around the world is surreal – and welcome.

 IDF reserve soldier gets married in Kiryat Shmona, near Lebanon border, Oct. 26 (Illustrative).

Caught red-handed: Idaho father cheats on wife with mother-in-law

In a heart-wrenching tale of betrayal, an Idaho mother of twins discovers an affair between her husband and her own mother, leading to a toxic unraveling of trust and family bonds.


Step-siblings become spouses: How do their parents react?

Step-siblings Matilda and Smalley's love story defies social norms as they navigate criticism and judgment to be together.

 Matilda and Samoli, brothers who became husband and wife

Why did this 19-year-old marry a 90-year-old?

In a surprising tale from New York, Cyrus Wiley recounts marrying a woman over seven decades his senior, facing family disapproval, and the unexpected aftermath.