Marriage

Explore the Rambam’s teachings on mamzerut, forbidden relationships, and Jewish lineage. Learn how halacha determines a child’s status, addresses cases of uncertain parentage, and establishes the rule...

How could Eliezer arrange Yitzchak’s marriage to Rivka when Yitzchak had never seen her or explicitly appointed him as his agent? Explore five fascinating halachic questions surrounding this historic...

What does Jewish law teach about intermarriage, conversion, and marriage eligibility? In this Daily Rambam class, explore Chapter 12 of the Laws of Forbidden Relationships, including the prohibitions...

What does it really take to build a strong, lasting marriage? In this insightful conversation, Rabbi Aminov explores the Torah's approach to marriage, from navigating disagreements and setting boundar...

Why does the Talmud say that the altar weeps when a couple divorces? Discover the Torah’s powerful lesson on the true purpose of marriage, why giving creates closeness, and how selflessness is the key...

Explore chapter 2 of the Rambam's Laws of Forbidden Relationships (Hilchot Issurei Biah), including prohibited family relationships, the distinction between blood relatives and relatives through marri...

Explore Chapter 5 of the laws of Yibbum and Chalitzah, including the halachic concepts of Zikah, Maamar, and Get. Learn how different actions affect the marriage obligations of a childless man's widow...

What happens according to Jewish law when a married man dies without children? In this Daily Rambam lesson, explore the laws of Yibum (levirate marriage) and Chalitzah, including the spiritual bond kn...

This class explores the Rambam’s laws of mi’un, the special right of a minor girl in certain rabbinic marriages to reject the marriage without a standard get. It also examines what changes when she re...

What happens when a married man dies without leaving children? This class explores the Torah laws of yibum and chalitzah, including when a widow becomes connected to her late husband’s brother, what r...