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.

JANUARY 20, 2026|ByREUTERS

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

Platonic pecks are thought to be used to navigate complex social relationships or increase bonding.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025|ByREUTERS

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'

Rivka Bohbot, wife of former Gaza hostage Elkana Bohbot, shared a heartwarming story about how he is adjusting to life outside the Gaza tunnels.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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

A widow of October 7, 2023 finds love again

In the shadow of war, Naomi Chaimov, who was widowed after her husband was murdered on October 7, 2023, has found a new mate.

OCTOBER 5, 2025|ByLINDA GRADSTEIN

Can wolves bond with humans like dogs? -study

Domesticated animals are widely assumed to show more affection towards humans than their undomesticated counterparts.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022BySARA WEINSTEIN

Mexican Wolf cubs, part of a litter of seven born this April, are seen in the Zoo of Los Coyotes in Mexico City, Mexico, July 14, 2017.

TripAdvisor recommends Yad Vashem as date night hotspot

Looking to surprise your partner with a spontaneous, romantic day trip? Tripadvisor suggests taking them to Yad Vashem.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Your guide to romantic dating attractions in Jerusalem (Illustrative).

Tu Be'av: Why aren't more young Jews finding love, marrying? - opinion

There are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of young people of marriageable age who have not yet found their bashert. This problem is particularly acute in the Modern Orthodox community.

AUGUST 13, 2022BySTEWART WEISS

A.B. Yehoshua: A man who refused to hate

MIDDLE ISRAEL: Novelist A.B. Yehoshua should be recalled not only for his literary yield, but also for his willingness to change his mind and for his refusal to hate.

JUNE 18, 2022ByAMOTZ ASA-EL

Israeli writer, A.B Yehoshua, is giving an interview at his home in Jerusalem, May 5, 2007.

Is it dangerous to kiss dogs on the mouth?

Mai and Moshe have a loving, supportive relationship yet one thing disturbs the harmonious balance: Mai's dog Ray, and that she kisses him on the mouth.

MAY 31, 2022ByDR. LIORA BERZAG PERU/WALLA!

Small dog rests in an apartment in Tel Aviv.

How Orna Guralnik went from the Israeli army to ‘Couples Therapy’ stardom

The Jewish Israeli-American psychoanalyst counsels real couples navigating many complex issues.

MAY 7, 2022BySARAH ROSEN/JTA

Orna Guralnik was born in the United States to Israeli parents and moved to Israel at age 7.

Gilad Sharon: From my parents’ memorial service

I muse over friendship and love: Parents’ love for their children, love between a man and a woman, the evolution of love, how it is born out of natural selection and to what proportions it can grow.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022ByGILAD SHARON