A glimpse into Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jewish wedding
The ultra-Orthodox Jews amount to nearly 8 per cent of Israel's community and are typically limited to their own community.
Netanya, Israel: The grandson of Tzanz Hasidic dynasty community's Rabbi got married in a lavish ultra-Orthodox Jewish ceremony in Israel's Netanya city.
Thousands of guests gathered for the auspicious week-long celebration to watch the couple getting married under a 'huppah'. A huppah is a canopy under which a Jewish couple stands during their wedding ceremony.
Wearing traditional hats, all the well-wishers of the couple were dressed in spectacular outfits.
As the wedding rituals proceed, the family members of the bride participate in a ritual called 'Mitzvah Tantz' in which they are invited to dance with the groom. This dance ceremony is to be performed in front of the bride.
On-lookers watch the entire wedding ceremony and even participate in the rituals.
At the wedding of the grandson of Tzanz Hasidic dynasty community's rabbi, some of the guests arrived with binoculars to get a glimpse of the bride and groom from a distance.
The ultra-Orthodox Jews amount to nearly 8 per cent of Israel's community and are typically limited to their own community. They observe strict guidelines and follow Judaism's orthodox practices.