Love

Digital scans unveil new love notes and sketches on ancient Pompeii wall

The once-thriving city of Pompeii, near Naples, was buried in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, preserving buildings, objects, and graffiti under meters of ash.

The archaeological site of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii is seen, as it reopens to the public with social distancing and hygiene rules, after months of closure due to an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Pompeii, Italy, May 26, 2020.
  THE FAMOUS Victory over Japan Day kiss in Times Square, New York City, on August 14, 1945, captured by Alfred Eisenstaedt. The author says that a clear Israeli victory must be achieved in Gaza.

Smooching through the ages: First kiss was 20 million years ago by early primates, scientists say

Elkana Bohbot with his wife Rivka Bohbot on October 19, 2025.

Elkana Bohbot's heartwarming story about life back from Gaza: 'He forgot the rules of this house'

Avner and Naomi were recently engaged and hope to marry soon.

A widow of October 7, 2023 finds love again


Tu B'Av: Childhood sweethearts share the secrets to successful marriage

Maariv spoke with four married couples who met in their teens and are still together today.

 Illustrative image of a married couple.

Tu B'Av: A love of life and of Israel - opinion

First, there is the love of being alive, and secondly, the love of being able to live in the land of Israel.

 ‘AS I CONTINUE on my path to full recovery, I can’t help but contemplate the story of that last group of surviving Israelites in their 40th year in the wilderness,’ says the writer.

Lessons for Israel: Love means being able to say sorry - opinion

We need a professional mediator to enable effective communication in a series of closed meetings to bridge the gaps over the summer.

 MEN, WOMEN, and children sit at the Ezrat Yisrael section of the Western Wall Wednesday night to read Eicha (the Book of Lamentations) at the start of the Tisha Be’av fast.

Jerusalem art exhibit shows themes of love, relationships

A Musrara arts graduate digs into the romantic and corporeal side of life.

 THE ‘IT’S Been This Way A Long Time’ folding booklet dips into the pitfalls of romantic relationships.

Building lasting love: Ten essential rules for a happy relationship

Discover key insights and expert advice for creating a healthy and long-lasting bond with your partner:

How can you keep your relationship happy and healthy? (illustrative)

All you need is love: What who you fall for says about you - study

People tend to like people that they perceive as similar to themselves.

 What is it that makes people fall in love?

Tu Be'av: Celebrating the Jewish holiday of love

Tu Be’av, the 15th of the Hebrew month of Av, was a festival in ancient times dedicated to young Jewish men and women finding their mates, celebrated as a holiday of love.

 A woman carries red balloons on Tu Be’av.

Ghosted by your date? Here's what not to do

Ilanit Koren, a therapist and coach specializing in successful dating and finding healthy love, explains how you should respond when your date is late.

IF YOUR date isn’t calling, here's what you should do.

Woman finds old love letters hidden in wall of her home, looks for answers

The author, a young woman, shares personal anecdotes about her day while diligently attempting to persuade her beloved to accompany her to a dance.

 A HEARTFELT letter can be life-changing.

Unconventional: A student couple's surprising wedding venue revealed

Students Meir Shmuel and Gali Bar-Sela tied the knot at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, creating an unforgettable experience.

 Meir Shmuel and Gali Bar-Sela at a wedding at Ben Gurion University