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Singer Omer Adam and Sasha Israelovitch Celebrate Wedding with Two-Day Festivities in Portofino

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Israeli singer Omer Adam and Sasha Israelovitch shared intimate wedding photos before hosting a large two-day celebration in Portofino, culminating in a traditional ceremony at a historic monastery with notable guests and live performances.

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  • Omer Adam and Sasha Israelovitch shared private wedding photos before a large public celebration.
  • The welcome party on Tuesday featured prominent Israeli artists and was held on a secured beach street in Portofino.
  • The main wedding ceremony is set for Wednesday at the 14th-century Sarwara Monastery with a traditional chuppah.
  • Hasidic singer Motti Sheinemetz will officiate the ceremony with gender-segregated seating as requested.
  • The post-ceremony party includes electronic concerts by local and international DJs and additional surprises.
  • The couple is already legally married but will hold a formal ceremony for guests.
Singer Omer Adam and Sasha Israelovitch Celebrate Wedding with Two-Day Festivities in Portofino
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Israeli singer Omer Adam and his bride Sasha Israelovitch initially tried to keep their wedding celebrations private, but details gradually leaked to the media. On Tuesday, the couple shared intimate photos from their small family-only ceremony, held just before a large party with friends and family. The intimate ceremony appeared to ease tensions, as the subsequent reception in Portofino was lively and openly documented with photos and videos.

The festive welcome party took place Tuesday evening on a beachside street that was closed off with heavy security. Guests included notable Israeli artists and personalities such as Lior Narkis and his partner Miri Friedlan, Moshe Peretz and his wife Yarden, Osher Cohen, Eden Pines, Teddy Sagi with partner Kim Damer and daughter Yuli, Aviv Geffen and his wife Sharon Kaufman, businessman Harel Weizel, Eran and Shay Zehavi, Elad Tzafni, and members of the trio "Ma Kashur." The guests danced and celebrated late into the night, lifting the couple on their shoulders in joy.

The main wedding ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday evening at the historic 14th-century Sarwara Monastery in the fishing village. Although the couple is already legally married, they will hold a traditional chuppah ceremony in front of their guests. The ceremony will be conducted by Hasidic singer Motti Sheinemetz, who requested gender separation among attendees. Following the ceremony, a party will feature an electronic concert managed by DJs Amit Agami and conductor Meir Brixman, along with a performance by a well-known international DJ. Additional surprises are expected throughout the event.

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