Weddings

Public ring proposals could constitute Jewish marriages, creating halachic issues, rabbi warns

Beersheba Chief Rabbi Avraham Deri warned that a ring proposal before witnesses could create a halachic marriage, meaning a couple could later need a religious divorce.

(Illustrative) A man proposes to a woman on a private terrace near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, February 10, 2026
US Air Force Rockwell B-1B Lancer dropping JDAM bombs photographed from the canopy of an escort fighter jet.

Explosion at Iranian wedding likely a result of direct hit by US munition, experts say - report

Former Gaza hostage Emily Damari and Israeli food influencer Dani Amit in their wedding outfits.

Former Gaza hostage Emily Damari marries partner Dani Amit in Tel Aviv wedding celebration

Newlyweds Omer Adam and Sacha Israelovich post an image of their intimate wedding ceremony in Portofino, August 25, 2026.

Omer Adam ties the knot: Pop singer marries Sacha Israelovich in intimate Portofino ceremony


Chief Rabbinate Council sets new financial range for ketubahs

The new range aims to prevent grooms from pledging sums they cannot pay while preserving a meaningful minimum that provides wives with genuine financial protection.

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

'You're a clown': Ben-Gvir faces verbal assault from residents during visit to northern Israel

"You are making a fool of yourself," residents shouted at him. "You're a clown. Everyone is laughing at you. You are a champion of failure. They didn't even give you a visa to the United States."

Otzma Yehudit party chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, together with members of his party, attends a supporters’ conference ahead of the upcoming general elections in Petah Tikva, central Israel, August 16, 2026.

A wedding, a war and the generation carrying Israel forward - opinion

The young Israelis who rushed to serve after October 7 are now marrying, studying and starting careers, carrying the burdens of war while building the country they fought to defend.

Wedding rings

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

Mazal tov! Former Gaza hostages Sapir Cohen, Sasha Troufanov marry in heartfelt ceremony

Herzog explained that he had previously stated that he would not attend any weddings until all the hostages returned, according to reporting from Ynet.

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal bless the former hostages under huppah

It's a love story: Adam Sandler officiates Taylor Swift's top-secret wedding to Travis Kelce

Adam Sandler officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, with Austin Swift serving as man of honor and Jason Kelce as best man, Swift’s publicist said.

Singer Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs kiss during Game Three between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on May 23, 2026.

The next great American dynasty: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce donate $26m. ahead of wedding weekend

It's a love story! Despite mass speculation that the Swift-Kelce duo will be tying the knot at MSG this weekend, the pair may already be in their lover era.

Taylor Swift announces her engagement to Travis Kelce, August 26 2025.

A tale of two Aris: How a fallen IDF soldier’s name forged a lifelong family bond - opinion

After recovering intel from Hamas headquarters and saving countless lives, Sgt. Ari Weiss was shot and passed away, but his name has inspired heroic legacies for 18 children.

ARI & ANAELLE PREISER under the ‘huppah.’

Tradition meets modern design: How Jewish couples are reimagining wedding stationery

A new generation is rewriting the visual language of Jewish weddings - without touching the tradition behind it.

Jewish wedding stationery is evolving: Tradition stays sacred, while design becomes personal and digital.

The new curves: The sculpted strapless neckline conquering the bridal world

It is flattering and it looks as if it were taken from the history pages of haute couture – the curved strapless neckline is becoming this season's must-have for leading Israeli designers.

Noa Kirel's wedding dress