Haredi Singer Motti Steinmetz to Perform at Omer Adam's Private Wedding in Italy

Israeli pop star Omer Adam and his fiancée Sasha Israelovitch are set to marry this coming weekend in a private, upscale ceremony held in an ancient coastal villa in Liguria, northern Italy. The event is being kept under tight security and away from media attention. Among the live performers scheduled to entertain the approximately 250 guests is the well-known Haredi singer Motti Steinmetz, alongside an ethnic band and a prominent international DJ, according to reports from Guy Pines.

The chosen venue is a historic estate known for hosting high-profile weddings, including those of British singer Rod Stewart and footballer Wayne Rooney, whose wedding reportedly cost over 20 million shekels. Adam and Israelovitch have requested guests to forgo traditional wedding gifts and instead donate to charitable causes such as the "Smile of a Child" organization supporting children with cancer and their families, or the Weizmann Institute of Science.

The couple’s decision to wed abroad stems from their desire for a smaller, more intimate event, avoiding the large crowds that might accompany Adam’s celebrity status in Israel. The guest list includes notable Israeli artists like the trio "Ma Kashur," Oshir Cohen and his wife, Eden Pines, and singers Odia and Aviv Geffen, all adhering to a strict dress code of formal evening wear. The entire production is managed by an Italian team, further ensuring privacy.

Despite some criticism on social media questioning why Adam, a religious Jew, chose not to marry in Israel, many fans defended his choice, emphasizing his hard work and right to privacy. Adam and Israelovitch have maintained a low profile throughout their relationship, meeting through mutual friends and keeping personal details off social media. The wedding is expected to be a discreet yet elegant affair, with limited media exposure and no paparazzi coverage anticipated.