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Wedding Hall in Rehovot Denies Hosting Same-Sex Weddings Amid Discrimination Claims

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By מיכל פעילן

First reported by Mako · Jul 29, 2026

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.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
OrganizationsVigo wedding hall, N12
PlacesRehovot

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · HebrewJul 29, 2026
Wedding Hall in Rehovot Denies Hosting Same-Sex Weddings Amid Discrimination Claims
N12Center · HebrewJul 29, 2026
Wedding Hall in Rehovot Accused of Refusing to Host Gay Couples' Weddings

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