Marriage in israel

Protecting freedom in love: Why prenups matter in Jewish marriages - opinion

I call on every couple standing at the threshold of a new and exciting chapter in their lives: Do not hesitate to sign an agreement to prevent get refusal.

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

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

 Rabbi Ido Pachter is seen alongside colleagues at Beit Midrash LeMa'ase in Jerusalem.

Rabbi Ido Pachter: Making a new tradition of Jewish law for modern Israel

 A WEDDING is conducted by Chuppot Rabbi Chuck Davidson.

Israelis seek alternatives to Chief Rabbinate as elections approach - opinion


Letters to the Editor, June 23, 2024: Look in the mirror

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Family size and structure are rapidly changing in Israeli society, Taub study finds

Although the marriage rate here is similar to that in other high-income countries, Israel is more similar to neighboring developing countries in terms of birthrate than to high-income ones.

An Orthodox family in Jerusalem’s Sacher Park

Wartime ‘agunot’ - opinion

Preventing wartime agunot tragedies is vital. Learn about the urgent steps needed to safeguard the wives of soldiers in conflict.

 A TRIPARTITE Agreement is signed alongside the ketubah at the 'groom's table' before a wedding ceremony.

Woman claims her wedding was invalid for being in a synagogue

Due to the war, the couple had to tied the knot in a neighborhood synagogue, but now the wife claims the ceremony is invalid based on Ashkenazi customs.

 An illustrative image of a synagogue.

High Court rules same-sex couples eligible to adopt children

'A historic, groundbreaking victory which gives a shred of light and hope in these difficult times.'

 PARTICIPANTS GATHER at last year's Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance. LGBTQ+ people in Jerusalem come from incredibly precarious circumstances and need abundant resources.

Woman discovers husband's affair and creates an unusual contract

The unfaithful husband pledged never to meet his mistress again.

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Muslims in mixed Israeli cities see higher divorce rates

The Islamic courts of Israel, commonly referred to as Sharia courts, have considerable jurisdiction over family affairs, more so than their religious court counterparts.

 MUSLIMS, JEWS and Israeli security forces are present on the Temple Mount during Passover and Ramadan.

Cindy Seni 'happy to represent Jerusalem' on Netflix series ‘Jewish Matchmaking’

Seni told The Jerusalem Post she was surprised the show decided to include the Jewish nation’s capital, since “Hollywood likes to kind of ignore Jerusalem.” 

 CINDY SENI in ‘Jewish Matchmaking.'

Jewish religious singles want to be set up on more dates - poll

The most difficult aspects of finding a partner were: Not getting enough good matches, emotional unavailability and lack of set-ups in general. 

 Bride & Groom Married Couple at Sunset Beach Wedding

Israel's High Court de facto recognizes online civil marriages

The Supreme Court ruled against the state's appeal of online civil marriages conducted remotely through Utah.

 IN A DECISION announced earlier this week, the Lod District Court ruled that the Interior Ministry must recognize those civil marriages performed remotely via an online ceremony in Utah.

How can you stop money from ruining your marriage?

My most brilliant achievement was my ability to be able to persuade my wife to marry me. – Winston Churchill

 Wedding (Illustrative).