Judge Overrules Jewish Mother, OKs 10-Year-Old Child's Baptism
A British judge has allowed a 10-year-old Jewish child to convert to Christianity against her Jewish mother’s wishes.
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Two Thirds of Israeli Men Unmarried at 29
Five of six men, five of seven women aged 25-29 in Tel Aviv are still single, survey finds.
Saudi Organization Launches Overseas Marriage Initiative
A Saudi organization launched an initiative that aims at encouraging Saudi men inside the kingdom to marry Saudi girls living abroad.
MK: Marriage at 17 Continues Circle of Poverty
MK Gila Gamliel praises bill to raise marriage age, says it will help Israel’s economy as well as protecting minors.
Bill Raising Marriage Age Passes First Vote
A bill to raise the minimum age of marriage to 18 has passed a first vote. Proponents: Bill will defend minors.
Ministers Agree with Torah Sages: Marriage from Age 18
Rabbinic sages stated 2,000 years ago in “Ethics of the Fathers” that 18 is the suitable age for marriage. A Cabinet panel agrees.
Chabad Tells Men: Marry at 20
Dozens of Chabad leaders sign letter calling on yeshiva students not to wait until they are 23 or 24.
Tzohar Rabbi: Religious Ministry Rule Will Cause Split in Nation
Enforcement of a residency rule will cause thousands of Israelis to get married in non-Jewish ceremonies in Cyprus, says Rabbi David Stav.
58 Percent of Jewish Israelis are Religious or 'Traditionalist'
Census stats: 33 percent of Jews are religious, another 25 percent see themselves as "traditionalist but not so religious."
Knesset Turns Down Civil Marriage by Large Margin
An attempt to legalize civil marriage flopped. A new poll shows most Israelis feel part of Jewish tradition and prefer Orthodox marriage.