The UAE’s first wedding of a rabbi was held on September 14 in Dubai, with over 1,500 guests in attendance.
The groom said, “This is a country that is open to all religions and cultures, and we are proud to be a part of that.”
The first-ever rabbi wedding in the nation was attended by people from all over the world, and the atmosphere in the capital of the UAE was one of sheer joy and excitement.
The event is seen as a demonstration and living embodiment of Emirates’ long-standing investment in creating a culture of coexistence and religious diversity. The thriving Jewish life in the United Arab Emirates is a testament to the government’s commitment to these values and its warm welcome and constant support for the Jewish community as it flourishes.
In a lavish wedding held at the Hilton Yas Hotel on Wednesday, September 14, Rabbi Levi Duchman, the rabbi of the UAE, wed Lea Hadad of Brussels, Belgium.
The wedding drew 1,500 people from all over the world, making it the largest Jewish event in the Arabian Gulf in recent memory, including prominent rabbis and dignitaries. More than 20 ambassadors, including the ones from Japan, South Korea, and Finland, have been in attendance.
Rabbi Duchman, 29, has been residing inside the UAE for 8 years, constructing much of the vital infrastructure for Jewish existence here, which has emerged as the Arab world’s fastest developing community.
“I’m thrilled to be present at this historic wedding,” said Chabad Paphus, a friend of the groom who travelled from Cyprus to attend the nuptials. Rabb Levi is a dear friend of mine, and I rejoice for him.
Over 20 religious leaders, including the leaders of the Christian, Catholic, and Buddhist communities in the UAE, attended the ceremony. The Chief Rabbi of Central Africa, Shlomo Ben Tallila, and the newest charge d’affaires of the Vatican were among the guests at the wedding.
