Marriage in israel
B'Yachad party will pursue LGBTQ marriage rights if part of next government, Lapid vows
The B’Yachad party was formed from an alliance between Bennett and Lapid’s centrist Yesh Atid Party. It is one of the leading parties in the opposition bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu in October.
Public ring proposals could constitute Jewish marriages, creating halachic issues, rabbi warns
Former Gaza hostage Emily Damari marries partner Dani Amit in Tel Aviv wedding celebration
After months apart on reserve duty, married Israeli couples face a new challenge at home
Letters to the Editor, June 23, 2024: Look in the mirror
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Family size and structure are rapidly changing in Israeli society, Taub study finds
Although the marriage rate here is similar to that in other high-income countries, Israel is more similar to neighboring developing countries in terms of birthrate than to high-income ones.
Wartime ‘agunot’ - opinion
Preventing wartime agunot tragedies is vital. Learn about the urgent steps needed to safeguard the wives of soldiers in conflict.
Woman claims her wedding was invalid for being in a synagogue
Due to the war, the couple had to tied the knot in a neighborhood synagogue, but now the wife claims the ceremony is invalid based on Ashkenazi customs.
High Court rules same-sex couples eligible to adopt children
'A historic, groundbreaking victory which gives a shred of light and hope in these difficult times.'
Woman discovers husband's affair and creates an unusual contract
The unfaithful husband pledged never to meet his mistress again.
Muslims in mixed Israeli cities see higher divorce rates
The Islamic courts of Israel, commonly referred to as Sharia courts, have considerable jurisdiction over family affairs, more so than their religious court counterparts.
Cindy Seni 'happy to represent Jerusalem' on Netflix series ‘Jewish Matchmaking’
Seni told The Jerusalem Post she was surprised the show decided to include the Jewish nation’s capital, since “Hollywood likes to kind of ignore Jerusalem.”
Jewish religious singles want to be set up on more dates - poll
The most difficult aspects of finding a partner were: Not getting enough good matches, emotional unavailability and lack of set-ups in general.
Israel's High Court de facto recognizes online civil marriages
The Supreme Court ruled against the state's appeal of online civil marriages conducted remotely through Utah.
