Getting married in Israel

Armand ViP

Member since 23 February 2011

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ArmandViP16 March 2012 10:51:38

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Hi all,

We invite all the ones who got married in Israel or who are about to get married in Israel to participate in this thread

What are the formalities to get married in Israel? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple (between a foreigner and a native of Israel)?

Are the procedures complicated?

How long does it take to carry out all the formalities?

Thank you in advance for participating,

Armand

Vonny Member

Member since 29 December 2011

VonnyMember21 March 2012 08:01:29

It is difficult to get married in Israel if you are not of the Jewish faith, even if you are of the Jewish faith and a foreigner you still have to prove that you are Jewish from both sides of the family with marriage certificate and birth certificates from your parents before you can be considered to be of the Jewish faith, also there are varients of that too, if your parents were married say in a conservative synagogue in another country then they will consider it.聽 A lot of couples even of the Jewish faith today are getting married quickly by going over to Cyprus as it is quick and easy.聽 There are foreigner weddings here but these people tend to have them attached to a church or congregation.

Harmonie ViP

Member since 13 June 2011

HarmonieViP21 March 2012 08:49:49

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Hi Vonny and welcome to the forum!

Thanks for your contribution.

Harmonie.

Nadusha Member

Member since 23 August 2012

NadushaMember24 August 2012 12:13:20

Hi everyone!
The procedures are really complicated if u want to make hupah according jewish traditions. U should receive a document from the Court, according to which u t jewish. They take into consideration only mother's jewish routs.