Israeli Singer Omer Adam Marries in Italy with Moti Steinmetz Performing Under Gender-Separated Chuppah
Israeli singer Omer Adam married his partner Sasha Israelovitch on Wednesday in a traditional Jewish wedding held in the village of Portofino, Italy. The ceremony featured a gender-segregated chuppah, reflecting the couple's adherence to Jewish customs. The wedding was officiated by Rabbis Levi Yitzchak Hazan and Mendy Gurevich, Chabad emissaries in Milan and Mishmar HaShiv'a respectively, who guided the couple through the emotional moments against the scenic Italian backdrop.
Haredi singer Moti Steinmetz performed a moving song during the chuppah, insisting on strict gender separation as a condition for his participation. Steinmetz has previously declined invitations to weddings abroad that did not observe this separation. His involvement reportedly cost tens of thousands of dollars, including travel and accommodation. Sources revealed that Omer Adam is a fan of Steinmetz's music, which influenced his choice to invite him for this significant day.
Omer Adam is known for his strong connection to Jewish tradition, regularly praying, wearing tefillin, observing kosher dietary laws, refraining from performing on Shabbat, and engaging in acts of kindness. This connection was evident in the wedding's traditional format. Adam's mother, Sharon Adam, shared in a recent interview that she prayed extensively for her son's future spouse, seeking divine guidance for a soulmate aligned with their spiritual roots.
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