Relationships

Mathematician Perspective of Society: I AM not ROBOT

Robots are now capable of reproducing our patterns of attachment. A robot can offer the outward signs of care and responsiveness, automating a territory we consider distinctly human: relationships

Dr. Gail Gilboa Freedman, Dean of the Faculty of Technology at Sapir Academic College.
How couples can find meaningful time together amid busy routines.

Beyond the busy week: How couples make room for connection at home

A COUPLE enjoys a whiskey tasting in Tel Aviv.

How much should you reveal on a dating profile? Israeli study finds the sweet spot - study

 An IDF reservist kisses his child before boarding the bus, in Jerusalem, May 2025.

After months apart on reserve duty, married Israeli couples face a new challenge at home


Israel Police probe alleged catfishing of five women by female suspect

Five women said the suspect catfished them by posing as a man while maintaining romantic and sexual relationships with them over several years.

Israel Police car

The love trap: AI relationships won't break your heart – but they might cost you the real thing

Although AI platforms have introduced safeguards against promoting violence or self-harm, other psychological risks remain - particularly the distortion of expectations about real relationships.

picture showing the ChatGPT application displayed on a smartphone screen, highlighting its growing role in everyday life and the increasing reliance on artificial intelligence tools that are shaping decision making and automating tasks.

Tu B'Av love story: How two Jerusalem retirees found love after a lifetime apart

Barry Halpern, 90, and Rica Cuperman, 80, were not looking for romance when a chance dinner changed their lives and proved that love can arrive at any age.

Barry Halpern & Rica Cuperman: Once upon a community coffee bar...

What "Mazel Tov" reveals about Judaism's long relationship with luck

“From ancient constellations to modern games of chance, Jewish culture has long balanced the idea of fate and luck with free will and meaning.”

Being single linked to higher emotional well-being than bad relationships - study

New research tracking 12,000 participants over time shows relationship quality, not status, is the key factor in emotional well-being, with singles faring better than those in bad relationships.

Residents dance outside Carmel market in Tel Aviv in March.

Co-Founder Finds His Own Jewish Soulmate on JWed!

Read Story, Find Yours.

“JWed helps Jewish singles worldwide find lasting, committed marriages and their Jewish soulmate.”

The quiet home front: The loneliness and love of Israel’s husbands at war

DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Neora, who lost her only sibling in the war, speaks of the struggles of being married to a soldier in the reserves. The distance between them often takes its toll.

Neora and E. moved to Ramat Gan together two years ago and are looking forward to starting a family. Here, Neora sits in a narrow hallway as her partner stands above her in uniform, the weight of absence lingering even in proximity.

10 rules that will bring a romantic relationship into your life

Seeing relationships as luck is paralyzing and removes responsibility from us. People who create real change understand that relationships are an emotional skill that can be learned and practiced.

Spring is a great time to find a relationship and love

Lost in translation, found in love: Ariana Phillips’s path to marriage in Israel

After matriculating at Washington University in St. Louis and participating in Chabad and Hillel activities on campus, Phillips's interest in Judaism grew.

PHILLIPS and COHEN on their wedding day.

Don’t leave off the love: Devorah Ahavah Gerzoff’s journey to Jewish faith and Israel

A slow rediscovery of Judaism that led from suburban America to a love affair with Israel.

Devorah Ahavah Gerzoff with husband Simcha Moshe.