Marriage - Videos

We’ve heard a lot about a match made in heaven, but what are the real ingredients for a healthy and happy marriage?

The paradox: while G-d is absolutely One, He nevertheless has an overwhelming desire to engage in a relationship with mankind. Understanding this paradox is at the root of free choice and human responsibility, and is the key to healthy marriages that last a lifetime.

Some well-meaning folk believe that a little bit of experience in romantic relationships is a good preparation for marriage. The Torah teaches that it’s the single worst possible preparation. (“Parsha Perks” with Dr Michael Chighel | Chayei Sarah)

What are the key elements to maintaining a strong and loving bond with your spouse?

A hilarious and depth-filled talk on the true meaning of marriage and relationships according to the Torah and Kabbalah.

Discover the five key ingredients for a healthy and happy marriage. Rabbi Avraham and Mrs. Goldie Plotkin draw on the Torah’s timeless wisdom and their decades of experience in marriage counseling to demonstrate what’s essential for successful relationships.

Why does passion fade over time? Is there anything that can be done about it? Rabbi Raskin suggests ten practical rules that will improve your marriage.

How couples can build the kind of life together where both will give and receive the maximum amount of love.

Americans are a society of people who "love to love." But is love itself a value?

Today more than ever, there are “emotional energy leaks” vying for our attention and time, that damage the special bond we are supposed to have with our mate. How can spouses make sure they are cherishing each other properly?

“Relationship Rabbi” Chay Amar explains to Jewish singles why you never really know yourself until you get married.

In today’s day and age, we have become quite accustomed to upgrading our material standard of living. But what about upgrading our relationships with our family members? What are the “little improvements” that can make a world of difference for spouses, parents and children?

How two people can come together to create a new entity while remaining individuals.

How the giving of the Torah forever transformed the nature of marriage and simultaneously the relationship between G-d and His people. (Likutei Sichos vol. 39, Ki Seitzei: Sicha 3)

Learning to accept (yours and others’) imperfections, flaws and deficiencies.

Attachment Theory provides insights into different "attachment styles" of individuals and how couples can create and sustain closeness and intimacy.

The Talmud says, “One who dreams of a river, a kettle and a bird will have a happy marriage.” What do these three symbols represent, and what can they teach us about the methods by which couples can increase intimacy?

After becoming observant in college, Rabbi Meilech Leib DuBrow asked the Rebbe about marrying someone whom he had known during his student years. In an unusually long audience, he received the answer to his question, as well as advice on the basics of a Jewish marriage. (1971)

In 1950, Rabbi Leibel and Thirza Posner became engaged to be married. The Rebbe, who was yet to officially accept leadership of Chabad after the passing of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, granted them a private audience. During the meeting, the Rebbe shared with them the secret of what makes a marriage so special.

“This will be a receptacle for G-d Almighty’s blessings, for the preparation of the wedding itself.” (Collage)

A simple seeming conversation between a matron and a Talmudic sage reveals a beautiful lesson in marriage.

The word selfless is accurately put. We will never entirely obliterate the self. We can continuously make our lives less and less about self. While it may seem counterintuitive, this is also the path to greater happiness.

What is the secret to bringing love and harmony into the home?

Why do we break a glass and shout “Mazal tov!” at the end of a Jewish marriage ceremony?

We all tak about it; but what is it? What is the science of attraction? What does a man truly find irresistible about a woman? Can attraction only be about the continuation of our species?

So often we are dissatisfied in a relationship. Why can’t they just this or just that? Listen to this crazy story, and learn how to stop blaming them and start taking responsibility yourself.

What comes first, love or marriage? The Torah reframes the meaning of love.

A conversation between an ancient Roman noblewoman and a Talmudic sage about making matches.

Q&A with Rabbi Simon Jacobson on the Jewish perspective on relationships and marriage, from an event hosted by Met@Chabad, which educates and facilitates dating and marriage with Jewish values for young Jews.

Powerful Torah tools for strengthening marital relations, fortifying emotional fidelity, refining communication skills and strengthening mutual respect and acceptance.

The secret that the Torah shares with us about men and women is that they are not brought closer through physical attraction.

Relationships seem to be an enigma. Uncovering the quintessential relationship between G-d and man, which mirrors our very own marriages, sheds light on this most challenging topic.

The different spiritual make-up of men and women illuminates their respective roles in a healthy relationship.

At the 23rd anniversary of the University of Pittsubrgh Chabad House, Rabbi Manis Friedman expounds on the organization's motto: "The warmest place away from home." What is a home and why does having one touch us so deeply?

On Yom Kippur and the 15th of Av the maidens of Jerusalem would go out to its vineyards where young men had gathered, like them, to find their partner in marriage. There the maidens would dance wearing borrowed white gowns. This class addresses the spiritual dimensions of this sublime encounter.

A deeper look at the biblical story of how the prophet Elisha saves an impoverished widow and her sons from the clutches of a merciless creditor.

A deeper look at some of the unique components of the Jewish wedding ceremony, and insights on the special mitzvah of marriage.

Explore the inner meaning of the husband’s three obligations to his wife as prescribed in the Torah.

Jewish mysticism teaches that marrying a soul mate is far deeper than just meeting your destiny. Discover the ultimate meaning of soul mates.

Why is the bride’s face covered? Why does the groom really smash the glass? And why does everyone dance in circles? And more!

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.

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.

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.

Just three days before her wedding, a bride declares her wishes to call off the marriage... (circa 1957)

The circumstances under which our patriarch Jacob left his parents' home at the age of sixty-three.

The Torah commands us to “love G-d with all your heart”. The Hebrew word for 'heart' is spelled with an extra letter: the letter 'vet' appears twice. Our Sages explain that this means that we are to love G-d with both inclinations of the heart, the good (yetzer tov) and the evil (yetzer hara). But how can one possibly love G-d with one's evil inclination?! This class offers three answers in ascending sequence and offers a parallel model for a blissful marriage.

The prohibition against intermarriage appears in this week's portion. How does Torah guide Jews in finding Jewish spouses? (This video was shot live on location from Jerusalem.)