Our Story

  • How We Met

    February 11, 2022

    We met in the old city of Jerusalem during an organized Shabbat event. Back in Haifa, we had our first date at a hummus restaurant, the most memorable hummus of our lives!

  • Reunited

    June 29, 2023

    After a few months, Zack returned to the US to finish graduate school and Eva stayed in Israel to continue working on her Ph.D. After 11 months of long distance including two visits in Israel and one in Pasadena, Zack returned to Israel.

  • Engaged!

    December 29, 2023

    We got engaged where everything started, in the old city of Jerusalem in front of the Kotel. This marked the beginning of the next adventure! A few days later, we were on a plane to Paris to celebrate our engagement with our families.

Information and Location

Wedding Ceremony

Gathering - 4:30 PM Huppah - 5:30 PM Reception to Follow
Wednesday 26 March, 2025 Caesar Yam

We are honored and elated to invite you to our wedding, which will be held in the heart of the ancient city of Caesarea, Israel, between the sea and centuries-old Roman ruins.

Location – Caesar Yam

About Caesarea

Highlights of Caesarea's history, courtesy of the Caesarea Development Corporation:

▪ Started as a small Phoenician anchorage, originally known as “Straton’s Tower.” Absorbed into the Hasmonean Kingdom in 90 B.C.E.
▪ Given to Herod in the year 37 B.C.E. by Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar along with the rest of Judea.
▪ Between 22 and 10 B.C.E., Herod established a major port on the site and named it after Augustus Caesar. He adorned it with temples, elaborate public buildings, and entertainment facilities in the spirit of Roman culture, including a Theater, Hippodrome, Nymphaion, and more. The ruins of many of these buildings can be visited today.
▪ In the year 66 C.E., events taking place next to the synagogue of Caesarea caused bloody rioting between the Jews and the foreigners and led to the beginning of the Great Rebellion.
▪ Later, During the Bar Kochba revolt, the primary supply for the Roman army was based in Caesarea. Several prominent Jewish figures were killed in the city, including Rabbi Akiva.
▪ From the 7th century on, Caesarea was alternately under Muslim and crusader rule, until finally being destroyed by the Mamluks in the 13th century.

Where to Stay

We recommend staying in the hilly and green city of Haifa. We live on haGalil street in the Neve Shaanan neighborhood. Below are a few recommended hotels in Haifa, AirBNB is also a good option in Neve Shaanan.

Rothschild Mansion - haGalil Street

Diana Hotel – Haifa Downtown, 30 min bus ride or 15 min drive from Neve Shaanan.

Carmella Boutique Hotel – Carmel Center, 35 min bus ride or 15 min drive from Neve Shaanan.

Nof Hotel – Carmel Center

What to Do in the Area

Louis Promenade

Louis Promenade

Near Carmel Center in Haifa and overlooking the Bahá'í Gardens, the Louis promenade is a beautiful place to walk with great views of the city.

Baha'i Gardens'

Bahá'í Gardens

One of the most iconic sights of Haifa, the Bahá'í Gardens are an important holy site in the Bahá'í religion. A small part of the garden is typically open to the public; more can be accessed by taking a tour.

Beit She'arim

Beit She'arim National Park

This site, a former location of the Sanhedrin and a 30 minute drive from Haifa, contains elaborate Jewish burial caves from the 1st–4th centuries CE.

Wadi Nisnas

Wadi Nisnas

Wadi Nisnas ("Mongoose Valley") is a neighborhood of Haifa with a lively Arab market and excellent middle eastern food and coffee.

Caesarea Ruins

Caesarea

The wedding will take place adjacent to the Roman ruins in Caesarea. The ruins of the ancient village, Hippodrome, and Amphitheater can all be explored. A nearby beach contains a Roman aqueduct.

Jerusalem

Jerusalem

Jerusalem is 2.5 hours from Haifa by public transit or <2 hours by car. Visit the old city and see thousands of years worth of history and some of the world's most important holy sites. We recommend the Western Wall Tunnels tour!

Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv

A 1.5–2 hour trip from Haifa, Tel Aviv is the location of some of the best food in Israel. Tel Aviv is also beautiful to walk through and contains the most buildings in the Bauhaus style of any city in the world.

Acre

Acre

Slightly north of Haifa is Acre, continuously inhabited for over 3500 years. One can explore the beautiful old city and visit the large crusader-era fortress.

Additional Travel Tips

▪ It is recommended to ensure that the leg of your journey that connects to Israel is with the airline El Al. Non-Israeli airlines have recently cancelled many flights, and El Al is by far the most reliable and secure. Keep in mind, though, that El Al does not fly on Friday night or Saturday.
▪ Remember to complete an ETA-IL electronic travel authorization at least 72 hours before travelling! Sooner is recommended.
▪ We would be happy to suggest more places to visit or help in any way with travel plans!

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