Our Story
How It All Started
The Beginning
A Shabbat in Israel
It was a warm summer night. Shabbat in Israel. Eli had just finished a Birthright trip with his childhood friends from Dallas, and Naomi and her friends offered to host them for a meal at her apartment. On that rooftop in Herzliyah, it was love at first sight. Feeling this new and fresh connection, both of them separately reached out to the same friend for each other's phone numbers. A date was planned, and then another, and then another.
The Distance
Oceans Apart
What followed was FaceTime call after FaceTime call and the connection just grew stronger. A few weeks before his job started, Eli booked a flight back to Israel (refundable within 24 hours, just in case). After a long phone call and Naomi's now famous Pro-Con list, she declared "net positive, you should come back to visit." Only for Eli to tell her the flight was already booked. Those weeks together marked the beginning of an official relationship and the start of ten months of long distance dating.
The Proposal
A Hilltop in Italy
Naomi then welcomed Eli to life in Israel. A year of living in the same location went by and the next big question followed on a hilltop in Italy. Eli proposed, and Naomi emphatically said yes. Now together in the heart of Tel Aviv, you can find them in their apartment on Rashi Street hosting Shabbat dinners, spending time at the beach, and building a life together with intention, love, and a desire to never stop exploring.
The Celebration
Wedding Weekend
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Rehearsal Dinner
6:00 PM · Regina Restaurant
Cocktail Attire
Monday, October 19, 2026
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
5:00 PM · Consul House
Formal Wear: Suits & Gowns. Dancing shoes encouraged.
Registry
Gifts & Celebrations
Your presence is the greatest gift. If you'd like to celebrate with something more, we've put together a few ideas.
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Please respond by August 1, 2026.