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Wedding Hall in Rehovot Denies Hosting Same-Sex Weddings Amid Discrimination Claims
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First reported by Mako · 23 minutes ago
What happened
An event producer accused Vigo wedding hall in Rehovot of refusing to host a gay couple's wedding due to the owners' ultra-Orthodox beliefs. The hall denied the claims, stating they have hosted multiple LGBTQ events recently.
- 01An event producer claimed Vigo hall in Rehovot refused a gay couple's wedding due to venue policy.
- 02A sales agent said the ultra-Orthodox owners do not allow LGBTQ events at the hall.
- 03The producer was told not to send leads from the LGBTQ community to the venue.
- 04The hall denied the allegations, stating they have hosted LGBTQ events before.
- 05They confirmed hosting two events for gay couples just last month.
- 06The hall emphasized they never refused a gay couple's wedding.
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