Marriage - Videos

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 69 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 70 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 74 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 75 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Rabbi Dr. Yosef Shagalow, a Minneapolis-based psychologist with extensive experience in helping couples in distress, and an emissary of the Rebbe in St. Louis, Minnesota. In this episode, Rabbi Dr. Shagalow shares his valuable knowledge on love and marriage.

Four paradigms for the archetypical marital relationship are expounded from a single Torah verse.

The Jewish way of dating and preparing yourself for your wedding.

The Jewish way of dating and preparing yourself for your wedding.

The key components of a Jewish wedding and some customs and traditions.

The key components of a Jewish wedding and some customs and traditions.

May G-d bless each of you, that the preparations, the wedding, and the long, good years which will follow should all be with abundant success and Chassidic joy.

The Rebbe presides over the marriage of two young Chassidim and recites the seven blessings over a cup of wine.

Brides and grooms receive dollars and blessings from the Rebbe in honor of their upcoming special day.

Brides and grooms receive the Rebbe’s blessings in anticipation of their wedding day.

The Rebbe gives blessings and distributes dollars to many brides and grooms. “A Chosson is a king, so you have the ability now to bless the entire world.”

What does Judaism say about marital intimacy? Introduce meaning and sanctity into your marriage with the beautiful observances of mikvah. This class is the sixth lecture of a six-part series titled ‘The Essentials,’ which introduces the foundations of Jewish life and living.

How do YOU greet your spouse at the end of your day? Marital therapist, Aryeh Pamensy challenges us in this week's video blog while providing some tips to enrich any marriage.

Understanding the different soul characteristics of men and women is key to better relationships.

The chupah ceremony at the Jewish wedding contains profound mystical meaning and valuable lessons for a lasting marriage.

Learn beautiful Kabbalistic ideas embedded in the Chupah rituals, which offer a fresh and mystical perspective on the dynamics in marriage.

The final stage of the Jewish wedding ceremony (following the chupah) is the ‘yichud’ room, wherein the bride and groom share private moments together in seclusion. Discover the oneness represented in this space of privacy.

How to bring G-d into your relationship and enhance the peace and harmony in the home.

The Jewish view on marital relations and the virtue in the unity it produces.

Join us as we sit down with Rebbetzin Nechamie Silberberg co-director of the Chabad at Western University in London, Ontario. Nechamie has been a Chabad Emissary for over 20 years and helped many of her students and alumni walk to the chuppah.

Join us as we sit down with Rebbetzin Manya Lazeroff, co-director of the Rohr Chabad Jewish Center at Texas A&M University in College Station. Manya is the creator of the Sober Dating Workshop, and has helped countless individuals with their dating lives.

Join us as we sit down with Rabbi Manis Friedman to discuss relationships from a Jewish perspective—he’s been described as Youtube’s most popular rabbi, an expert dating and marriage mentor with decades of experience.

Join us as we sit down with Rabbi Eliezer Shemtov, Chabad emissary to Uruguay, to discuss the difficult question of love vs. faith.

Join us as we sit down with Rabbi Pinchas Taylor on dating and relationships. Rabbi Taylor is an acclaimed American rabbi, best-selling author, life coach, and global lecturer on faith and personal growth.

Join us as we sit down with Aleeza Ben Shalom—a renowned matchmaker, dating coach and author.

Join us for an insightful conversation with Rabbi Dr. Yosef Shagalow, a Minneapolis-based psychologist with extensive experience in helping couples in distress, and a Chabad emissary in St. Louis, Minnesota. Rabbi Dr. Shagalow will share his valuable knowledge on approaching dating with a healthy perspective.

Join us as we sit down with Rebbetzin Miriam Lipskier, the co-founder and co-director of the Chabad Student Center at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Miriam is passionate about inspiring genuine, happy, and healthy relationships. Hear her address some of the core themes, challenges, and ideas when it comes to meeting and choosing one's partner.

Everyone has baggage, but how people carry it can be very different. Join us as we sit down with Mrs. Dena Gorkin for an insightful discussion. Dena brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her presentations; and, of course, a hearty dose of humor.

Rabbi Dovid Vigler, director at Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens, brings years of experience guiding couples to a meaningful Jewish marriage. Rabbi Vigler is passionate about sharing the beauty and depth of Judaism in a clear and down-to-earth manner. Tune in as he shares profound wisdom busting the myths of what we think love should look like, what 'soulmates' really means, and the key to building lasting relationships.

Nowadays, some might view marriage as a failing institution. Divorce rates are skyrocketing and broken homes are becoming the norm. So why bother getting married at all? In today’s class, we explore the cosmic importance of Jewish marriage and how it empowers both partners to become their best selves.

Do soulmates exist? And if so, how do we know when we’ve found the one? Join us as we explore Judaism’s approach to dating; what to look for in a potential partner, how to decide when one is ready for marriage, and what steps that need to be taken in order to create a happy, healthy, home.

What is so special about a Jewish wedding ceremony? What makes it different from a trip down to city hall? In this week’s class we explore the mystical significance of the Jewish wedding. Join us as we look at the timeless lessons to be found in every element of the wedding ceremony, from signing the Ketuba through smashing the glass.

Mazal tov! You’re married. Now what? A cornerstone of Jewish life, the Mikvah has long been the secret to building a successful marriage. In the final installment of our course, we look at the mitzvah of Taharat HaMishpacha and how it can help relationships flourish and deepen the emotional bond between husband and wife.

Selflessness within the sanctity of marriage is a metaphor for a Jew’s relationship with G‑d.

In the context of a Jew's relationship with G-d, every sin is an act of betrayal. Thus, teshuvah (repentance) is the act of restoring closeness after the bonds of trust have been broken.

The common theme contained in the High-Holidays and the festivals of Sukkot and Simchat Torah.

How did newlyweds of yesteryear get their new home ready prior to marriage?

This portion begins with the verse, “These (Jacob and Esau) are the offspring of Yitzchak" but the Hebrew word for offspring (toldot) is missing a letter vav. Also, when it says that Rebecca is pregnant with twins, the Hebrew word for twins (te'omim) is missing a letter aleph.

One month into marriage, Rabbi Ariel Margulies was suffering from depression and anxiety. Today, he and his wife Chana have built a beautiful, strong marriage and authored a book together called, "Thank You For Being You." They share insights into their raw and honest soul trek.