Marriage

Reported forced and child marriages in Gaza surged 120% in early 2026, UN says

As war deepens poverty and insecurity in Gaza, more families are marrying off their daughters at younger ages

Najia Mahmoud, displaced from Rafah to Khan Yunis, has witnessed a rise in child marriage in Gaza, warning that families seeking to protect their daughters may be putting them at greater risk.Premium
Caroline Maxwell

‘Years of hell’: Jewish women describe the fight to obtain a religious divorce

: Yulie Ben Ami, daughter of former Gaza hostages Raz and Ohad Ben Ami, alongside President Isaac Herzog, his wife Michal, and other guests during her wedding ceremony in Israel, September 24, 2026.

Yulie Ben-Ami, daughter of Hamas captivity survivors, marries in ceremony attended by Herzog

Israeli flag and rainbow flag being waved at Tel Aviv Pride Parade, June 25 2021

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


Prominent US Rabbi: Sex strike against divorce refusal 'destructive'

Schachter said that Jews are obligated to make significant efforts and exert social pressure on husbands who refuse to provide a get -- a religious divorce -- to their wives, leaving them agunot.

A poster illustrating the chained marriage of Rivka, 41, who has been refused divorce by her husband for 17 years, February 25, 2021.

Plan an Unforgettable Proposal with a 'Couple from Above'

Discover what makes a proposal unforgettable: the right mix of gesture, setting, surprise, and a personal touch that encapsulates your unique love story.

 A 'Couple from above' - arrange a marriage proposal for you that you won't forget

The detail about Adva Dadon's ring has been revealed

After keeping their engagement a secret, exclusive details about Adva Dadon's ring are finally revealed, shedding light on the couple's hidden romance.

 Adva Dadon and Din Gelman

Good sex is secret to Joe Biden's long marriage, new book on first lady says

He and Jill married in 1977, but it took five proposals from Biden to get Jill to agree.

U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden await the arrival of Jordan's King Abdullah, Queen Rania and Crown Prince Hussein, at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 12, 2024.

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.