Marriage

4 million cancer cases studied: People who do not marry face as much as 85% greater cancer risk

Researchers and experts note that several health advantages frequently track with marriage in population studies.

A bride covers her face as she waits to take her wedding vow at a mass marriage ceremony at Bahirkhand village, north of Kolkata February 8, 2015. (illustrative)
YARON SHANE: Members remain in the database ‘until they break the glass.’

Inside Chiburim: Yaron Shane’s mission to help IDF soldiers find Love After War

(ILLUSTRATIVE) A homeless Palestinian bride walks with her mother (R) during her wedding ceremony at a United Nations-run school sheltering displaced Palestinians from the Israeli offensive, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip August 17, 2014.

Pressure builds on Palestinian girls to marry as Gaza sees rise in child marriage rates - UNFPA

Marriage and divorce today are profoundly different.

Dutch registry study: Children of divorce have fewer children and shorter relationships


'Matchmaker Matchmaker': Relationship wisdom to find a love that lasts - review

Azeela Ben Shalom uses 11 client stories to share tips and dating advice.

  ALEEZA BEN SHALOM presents  her Netflix program, ‘Jewish  Matchmaking.’

Relationship goals: Making space for intimacy in these challenging times

For couples of all ages, the following questions can help you hone in on some of the issues that may be contributing to difficulties at the moment.

 ‘ANYONE LIVING in Israel is affected by the war in various ways,’ says one of the workshop organizers. Marital intimacy can be an unspoken casualty of war, asserts the writer.

American Orthodox Jews face challenges in finding a spouse, study reveals

The study included surveys of more than 2,300 single Orthodox Jews, primarily users of Jewish dating platforms, conducted between February 5 and March 6, 2020.

An ultra-Orthodox couple watches the sea during a storm in the Mediterranean coast of the city of Ashkelon, Israel January 19, 2018.

Halitza: The Jewish ritual for widows and how it is carried out in wartime - explainer

On an average year, it is estimated there are 15 to 20 such cases in Israel and a couple in the United States. During wartime, that number goes up.

 An illustrative image of sandals.

Parashat Hayei Sarah: The water test and offering a hand - opinion

Parashat Hayei Sarah reminds us: True success in relationships is built on kindness, understanding, and character.

 There is no act more meaningful than offering a helping hand to those in need.

Better together: marriage linked to lower depression risk in new study

Divorced or separated individuals have a 99% greater risk compared to married people, researchers find.

 A couple on beach stroll.

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.