קול ששון וקול שמחה, קול חתן וקול כלה
Jeremiah 33:11
the wedding of
&
Malaury
Ely
בס״ד
Invitation
are delighted to announce the wedding of Malaury and Ely, and invite you to the chuppah, which will take place on Thursday 12 November 2026, 2 Kislev 5787, at Caesar Yam, the port of Caesarea, followed by dinner and dancing.
Shabbat Chatan in Jerusalem on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November.
Our story
Two paths, one road
Two paths from far away crossed at the right time. Since then we have walked on together, and on 12 November we would love to have you by our side for what comes next.
The wedding
Thursday 12 November 2026
2 Kislev 5787, Caesar Yam, Caesarea
Chuppah
Caesar Yam
At sunset.
Dinner and party
Caesar Yam
Until the end of the night.
Shabbat Chatan
13 and 14 November 2026
3 and 4 Kislev 5787, Parashat Toldot
Kabbalat Shabbat
Jerusalem
Friday from 3 pm: candle lighting, then dinner, all together.
3:00 pm
Venue announced mid-October
Service and Kiddush
Jerusalem
Saturday: the morning service, Kiddush at midday, Shabbat ends at 5:18 pm.
Morning
Synagogue and venue announced mid-October
Closing party
Tel Aviv
Saturday night, after Shabbat: dancing until the end of the night.
9:00 pm
Venue announced at the end of October
Schedule
Three days
Thursday 12 November
2 Kislev 5787, Caesar Yam, Caesarea
3:00 pm
Arrival of the guests
4:00 pm
Chuppah facing the sea
Until 2 am
Dinner and party
Friday 13 November
3 Kislev 5787, Jerusalem
3:00 pm
Arrival in Jerusalem
4:00 pm
Candle lighting
Evening
Shabbat dinner
Saturday 14 November
4 Kislev 5787, Parashat Toldot
Morning
Shabbat service
Midday
Kiddush
5:18 pm
Shabbat ends
Evening
Back to Tel Aviv
9 pm
Closing party in Tel Aviv, venue announced at the end of October
Getting there and staying
Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Jerusalem
Shuttles
Shuttles leave from Tel Aviv: Thursday afternoon to Caesarea, back around 2 am (minibus around 11 pm); Friday afternoon to Jerusalem, drop-off at Mamilla or Jaffa Gate; Saturday night, back after Shabbat.
Tell us your shuttles when you reply on WhatsApp; times and departure points at the end of October.
Accommodation
Tel Aviv for Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday nights, Jerusalem for Friday night, within walking distance of the Shabbat venue. The shuttles leave from Tel Aviv and come back to it: sleep where they pass.
A selection of hotels at negotiated rates arrives mid-October; booking remains at your own expense.
Travelling to Israel
Chuppah on Thursday at 4 pm, shuttles leaving Tel Aviv in the early afternoon. ETA-IL authorisation is required for most foreign passports: apply online before departure.
Caesarea: 45 minutes from Tel Aviv, Gett taxis, car rental at the airport, parking on site.
Questions
How do I reply?
On WhatsApp, with the link in your invitation, or with the Reply button. Your invitation is recognised automatically and you can change your answer at any time.
By when?
Before Sunday 25 October. The venue needs a final number in early November.
Can I bring someone?
Reply on WhatsApp: your invitation is registered there, and you will know right away what is possible.
Can I come to only part of it?
Each moment is answered separately: the wedding, Friday night, Saturday, Saturday night. Tell us which ones.
What should I wear?
Evening wear, a jacket for the seaside, shoes that can handle sand. Synagogue attire on Saturday morning in Jerusalem.
Which kashrut?
Enhanced rabbinical supervision (Rav Machpud). The exact wording will be confirmed by the venue.
Special dietary needs?
Mention it when replying on WhatsApp; you will be asked.
Shabbat times?
In Jerusalem: candle lighting on Friday 13 November at 4:00 pm, Shabbat ends on Saturday 14 at 5:18 pm (candle lighting 40 minutes before sunset).
Do I need a visa?
No visa, but the ETA-IL authorisation is required for European, British, American and Emirati passports: online, at least 72 hours before departure, 25 shekels, valid for two years. Israeli citizens travel with their Israeli passport.
How do I get to Caesarea?
By shuttle from Tel Aviv (times sent at the end of October) or by your own means, with parking on site.
Where should I stay?
Tel Aviv on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, Jerusalem on Friday. A selection of hotels is coming mid-October.
Reply
On WhatsApp, quite simply
One reply per invitation, changeable at any time, preferably from the phone that received it.
Caesar Yam, Caesarea, 12 November 2026
Updated on 11 October 2026