The letter is a heartfelt message from a single person to their married friend, expressing the difficulty of their differing life stages.

The author discusses the importance of relationships for a healthy and happy life, drawing from the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which highlighted the significance of strong social connections in overall well-being.

A Jewish person seeking advice in a column called A Bintel Brief describes running into exes at their synagogue, feeling uncomfortable sharing the space.

Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky, a licensed social worker, discusses the relationship between our mental health and connections with others, including God, in the 18Forty Podcast.

In honor of Valentine's Day, this article presents a collection of Jewish jokes about love.

This article discusses the myth of the perfect marriage perpetuated by Walt Disney and the unrealistic expectations it creates.

Adina visits her mother and finds out that her sister, Sara, is getting divorced while pregnant.

In this narrative, the writer reflects on various influential figures from his childhood in Miami, including mentors and teachers who left lasting impressions.

The article discusses singer-songwriter Jenny Lewis and her ability to create compelling and confessional music.

In these poems, the author reflects on the passing of time during a plague and the rituals they engage in.

Artist and illustrator Maira Kalman's exhibition at the Mary Ryan Gallery features gouache paintings, including a detailed image of E.F. Benson's garden room destroyed during WWII.

The author reflects on the importance of saying hello and forming connections with others.

A reader writes to The Forward's advice column, "Bintel," seeking guidance on how to handle a situation where their friends declined to take a rapid COVID-19 test before visiting the reader's daughter's home.

The text discusses the experience of loving and losing an addict, portraying the emotional journey of the narrator whose partner struggled with addiction and ultimately died from an overdose.

Eli Kowaz and Noa Shusterman speak with Hussein Ibish, Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, discussing Israel's evolving ties with the Arab world and the repercussions of Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.

The text explores the contrast between two grandmothers, Zelda and Gwendolyn, highlighting the author's deep connection to Zelda, who raised her and shaped her identity while growing up in Montreal.

Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the renowned sex therapist, provides six Valentine's Day tips for various scenarios.

"The Cookbook Collector" by Goodman is a novel set during the late 1990s and early 2000s in California, intertwining themes of love, work, risk, and Jewish identity.