Reality Star Lee Avrahami Criticizes Extravagant Engagement Parties and Wedding Costs

Lee Avrahami, winner of the previous season of "The Amazing Race Israel," publicly condemned the trend of lavish engagement parties and weddings, particularly the expectation that guests should financially contribute to these celebrations. In a TikTok video posted on June 28, 2026, Avrahami expressed frustration over repeatedly attending expensive engagement parties, saying, "Why should I go broke just because you're getting married?" She highlighted the financial burden on guests, noting that money does not grow on trees and she does not have unlimited resources.

Avrahami criticized the practice of charging guests for engagement parties, emphasizing that she attends to celebrate out of goodwill, not to pay for the event. She also questioned the rationale behind extravagant spending on weddings, such as hiring expensive singers and wearing costly dresses, which can leave couples in debt. "It's just a 4-5 hour event, why spend your entire mortgage on it?" she asked.

Concluding her remarks, Avrahami warned, "Anyone who wants to invite me to their wedding should think very carefully beforehand." Avrahami has been in a relationship for two years with Gal Rubin, a businessman in the construction holdings sector. It remains to be seen if she will maintain her stance regarding wedding invitations.

The video sparked conversation about the social pressures and financial expectations surrounding modern Israeli wedding customs.