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First wedding since October 7 takes place at bride's home of Kibbutz Kerem Shalom

Sivan, who was raised in Kerem Shalom, and her partner, Meir, chose to hold their wedding at the kibbutz swimming pool, near the Gaza border, surrounded by family members, friends, and residents.

The first couple to get married in Kibbutz Kerem Shalom since October 7, 17 September, 2026.
(Illustrative) A man proposes to a woman on a private terrace near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, February 10, 2026

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

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

A surge in the number of weddings in 2024, but young people are in no rush to get married

Which Israeli cities are best for singles?


Weddings in the time of corona

What’s it like to get married in the midst of a pandemic? Increasingly restrictive directives from the Health Ministry are impacting weddings. ‘In Jerusalem’ spoke with some of those affected.

Huppa of Miriam Cyber and Mickey Polevoy

Coronavirus crisis: weddings canceled, simchas go live-stream

Rabbinic group Tzohar launches initiative to send rabbi to marry couple wherever they need.

Wedding ring (illustrative)

Marriage, Israeli-style: Couples wed in the shadow of rocket attacks

After a long day of reporting on missile strikes, Channel 12 news reporter Branu Tegene was filmed dancing at a wedding in Sderot – and Netta Barzilai surprises couple at their Beersheba wedding.

Wedding ring (illustrative)

What is a Mimouna and why are Israel's MKs wearing fezes?

This nostalgia persists despite the fact that out of a population of over 250,000 Jews in Morocco prior to the founding of Israel in 1948, only some 2,500 remain.

Culture and Sport Minister Miri Regev at a Mimouna event, April 27, 2019

Out There: It’s raining weddings out there

I’m not talking about the weddings of friends’ children that I attend. I’m talking about my own weddings, the weddings of my own children.

It’s raining weddings out there

Giving gravitas to ‘my kid’s in-laws’

The relationship [with the machatunim] is awkward because its starting point is not a relaxed conversation about news, weather and sports, but rather about business – who pays for what?

The relationship [with the machatunim] is awkward because its starting point is not a relaxed conversation about news, weather and sports, but rather about business – who pays for what?

Protesters pray at Haifa Rabbinical Court after Conservative rabbi arrest

"The Israeli public wants an open and welcoming Judaism without coercion and most importantly one which respects every person’s path and customs," said Masorti leader Dr. Yizhar Hess.

Rabbi Dov Hayun speaks at the prayer service and demonstration outside the Haifa Rabbinical Court on Sunday

Dozens turn themselves in for performing 'illegal weddings'

"We must continue to fight for our freedom and the freedom of our country."

Wedding rings [Illustrative]

International outrage as rabbi grilled for officiating Masorti weddings

‘Iran is here,’ Conservative Rabbi Hayun says about religious-inspired move

Dubi Haiyun in front of the President's residence, July 19, 2018

Internal Affairs Committee calls for regulating bridal guidance programs

Members of Knesset grilled representatives of the Religious Services Ministry about the content, style and instructors of the mandatory classes.

Bride and groom pose under rain clouds [illustrative]