The Anthropologist Deconstructing Antizionism
This week in Tel Aviv, Lior and Misha said 'I do' four floors underground in a bomb shelter turned chuppah space at the Dizengoff Center. Their original plans for a big celebration were upended by war and restrictions on gatherings—but they refused to let fear or rockets steal their joy. No fancy hall, no perfect weather—just pure determination, family, friends, balloons, dancing, and unbreakable spirit.
In the face of war, they chose joy. They chose life. They chose each other.
This isn't just a wedding; it's a powerful reminder that nothing—not even missiles—can break the Jewish will to celebrate, to love, and to keep building the future. Mazal Tov to the bride and groom!
Mazal Tov to Lior and Misha and all the other couples who haven't let the current craziness get in the way of their scheduled weddings. But I hope they (specifically, the groom) said "Harei At..." and not the non-Jewish "I do"! (See "The Jewish Marriage: From Love to Covenant" on aish.com.)