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Valentine's Day

Israeli reserve soldiers kissing their wives goodbye in Jerusalem as they leave for their military service, May 5, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
February 14, 2026, 7:40 am
A match made in uniform: Couples forged in IDF find love is a battlefield
Amid early mornings, long deployments and the rigid boundaries of military life, some soldiers discover something the army never intended to provide — romance
By Stav Levaton
Online matchmaking has become a national pastime for Israelis who want to envision a life beyond war. (Collage by Grace Yagel/ JTA)
February 14, 2024, 9:09 am
Cupid fires a barrage of arrows as Israeli matchmaking skyrockets amid Gaza war
In a country already known for its citizens’ penchant for setting up strangers, the ongoing conflict is causing locals to spark romance on a new scale
By JTA and ToI Staff
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February 12, 2022, 7:18 pm
Israel’s most romantic destinations
JNF-USA has complied a list of the top seven most romantic destinations in Israel, from the South to the North.
The 'roselach' at Breads Bakery are made with marzipan, rose water, and sprinkled with raspberry. (courtesy Breads Bakery)
February 14, 2020, 1:50 am
On Valentine’s, ditch roses and try ‘roselach’ instead, says Israeli baker in NY
Tastier than flowers, ‘roselach,’ or rugelach flavored with rosewater, are a fusion co-created by Breads Bakery owner Gadi Peleg strictly for the holiday of love
By Melanie Lidman
According to Dr. Elyakim Kislev, increased independence is leading more women to opt for the single life. (iStock)
February 14, 2019, 4:23 am
Research shows you shouldn’t feel singled out for flying solo on Valentine’s Day
According to a new book by Israeli author Elyakim Kislev, young people are increasingly opting against marriage and long-term partnership — and the number is only expected to rise
By Yaakov Schwartz
Details of a 2,000-year-old Cupid cameo discovered in the City of David's Givati Parking Lot excavation in 2010. (Israel Antiquities Authority)
February 14, 2018, 2:56 pm
When Cupid paid Israel a visit, 2,000 years ago
The mischievous imp keeps popping up throughout the Holy Land
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
A Jewish wedding in a West End synagogue, London in 1969. (Nick Hale/Getty Images)
February 15, 2017, 2:11 am
5 Jewish love stories for Valentine’s Day
A look back at unique tales of romance from this past century
By Josefin Dolsten
Illustrative photo of Auschwitz's barbed wire fences (Isaac Harari/Flash90)
February 14, 2017, 9:21 pm
71st Valentine’s Day for Auschwitz survivor, her soldier love
John Mackay and Edith Steiner met in ’46 after she was freed from the Nazi death camp, and their flame is still burning bright
By AP
An advert for an ‘adult meal,‘ courtesy of Burger King in Rabin Square, Tel Aviv, for Valentines Day, February 14, 2017. (Screenshot)
February 14, 2017, 7:30 pm
Burger King unveils sexy promotion for Valentine’s Day
Chain allows you to really have it your way, throwing an adult toy into this one-day promotion in Israel
By ToI Staff
Malynnda Littky-Porath
February 14, 2017, 11:50 am
Malynnda Littky-Porath
A year of Facebook failures
The social platform keeps reminding her about her painful breakups and suggesting she ‘friend’ dates from hell
Rachel Sharansky Danziger
February 13, 2017, 2:07 pm
Rachel Sharansky Danziger
Israel’s valentines
A native Israeli finds the promise, challenge, and love of her homeland in olim kissing the tarmac when they arrive
Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant. (YouTube screenshot)
February 9, 2017, 11:16 pm
Student group apologizes for Hitler Valentine’s card
‘Inappropriate’ card at College Republican’s party put in grab bag ‘without members’ knowledge’
By JTA
In this Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 photo, Iraqis hold Valentine's Day gifts at Zawra Park in Baghdad, Iraq. Baghdad is plastered with Valentine hearts and roses, and Iraqis are enjoying a rare lull in violence but wondering how long it will last. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)
February 15, 2016, 4:21 am
Love in the time of militias: Valentine’s Day in Iraq
A Shiite-Sunni couple in Baghdad celebrate their engagement as armed groups dig in for fight against Islamic State
By SUSANNAH GEORGE
Talli Rosenbaum
February 14, 2016, 3:07 pm
Talli Rosenbaum
10 Valentine’s Day tips for intimacy
Long-term, committed relationships can lose the passion — here’s how to keep the flame burning
President Barack Obama delivers a Valentine's Day message to wife Michelle, January 12, 2016. (EllenTV screenshot)
February 13, 2016, 11:50 pm
Obama recites love poem to Michelle on national TV
‘I Obamacare about you more than you even know,’ president tells first lady
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE
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