Marriage

Which Israeli cities are best for singles?

What happened to the marriage age, which cities have the highest number of singles over age 45, and where do Israelis prefer to tie the knot abroad?

A surge in the number of weddings in 2024, but young people are in no rush to get married
An ad for a global speed-dating event following Tu B'Av, July 27, 2026.

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

Rubaha, 8, watches from the entrance of her home as a buffalo is held down for sacrificial slaughter in celebration of Eid al-Adha in the Walled City of Lahore, Pakistan, June 8, 2025.

European Parliament demands Pakistan free 13-year-old Christian girl in forced marriage, conversion

 Saman Abbas.

Italy upholds sentencing for ‘barbaric’ murderers of honor killed teenager Saman Abbas


Wartime wedding: Secret Jerusalem helps Olim fly family in amid airline cancellations

Members of the Facebook group did not disappoint. "It was insane how many people reached out to me to help and also show support."

 The groom hugs the bride from behind, the bride holds a wedding bouquet. (illustrative)

'You're not marrying a Jew': Martha Stewart says her father slapped her after engagement

In the documentary, Martha Stewart opens up about her childhood and the complicated relationship she had with her father.

 Martha Stewart attends the CFDA Fashion Awards in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 6, 2023.

'Marry a Mensch': A guide for Jewish women looking for a perfect man - review

Marry a Mensch is a folksy practical guide based on Devorah Kigel's experience, both personal and professional. 

 THE HAPPY couple on their long-awaited day.

'Gossip Girl' star marries model and actress Amy Jackson

The wedding dress was designed by Italian designer Alberta Ferretti.


New generation in his memory: Father of Nova massacre victim donates 100 engagement rings to troops

To date, he has donated 102 engagement rings, he estimates each ring is worth between NIS 5,000 and 8,000.

Close up of woman hand with engagement ring holding passport and suitcase

Freeing 'agunot': A lawyer's fight to help free Jewish women denied divorce

“I found it morally wrong to use the Torah to make women suffer or for revenge. I was always sure that God never meant for it to be used that way.”

 Shir Lavi Znati is seen addressing the Knesset.

'Monsoon brides': Economic desperation drives child marriages in flood-ravaged Pakistan

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah ordered an immediate investigation, including recommendations for addressing the problem.

A girl washes utensils along the banks of a canal at Khan Muhammad Mallah village in Main Nara Valley, Dadu district, Sindh province. August 3, 2024.

Tzachi & Yifat: A Jerusalem love story

On the Friday before Passover, in Fayge Park on Panim Meirot Street in Jerusalem, Tzachi put a ring on Yifat’s finger. The couple are to marry on September 16 in Ness Ziona. Mazal tov!

 Tzachi & Yifat.

Israelis want civil marriage, to break rabbinic monopoly in new Tu B'Av poll

When asked which way they would like their children to marry, assuming all options were available, only 50% of Israeli Jews chose an Orthodox marriage.

 Ten Israeli couples with a member serving in the IDF taking part in a mass wedding ceremony part of Chabad of Savyon’s “Marrying the Warriors”, in Tel Aviv Port, March 5, 2024.

Celebrating a wedding anniversary and an aliyah love story

We’re still here and as committed to this country as we are to each other.

 AN ISRAEL Aliyah Center ad in the ‘Jewish Bulletin’ featuring staged photos of the writer and his future wife, with suitcases plastered with El Al stickers.