Despite his hesitation, an Israeli groom just got on camera and revealed why his upcoming wedding is in jeopardy, and why his father’s background makes a difference. The groom's father, Micheal Gallagher, is originally from Ireland. He converted to Judaism in 1991 and moved to Israel in 1999 where he married and raised a family.
However, the challenges of converting have come back to haunt him, as his son shared on camera. “My father is a convert. As you can understand, we have no extended family [to celebrate with], no one to rely on for help and support.”
They are now struggling to arrange and pay for wedding expenses. Shmuel Gallagher’s voice cracks a little when he asks, “Please help us build our Jewish home. We need money for the basic wedding expenses - every cent will help us! I am turning to you, to your heart, whoever can help us should be blessed.”
The wedding is taking place tonight, and the groom shared that they still don’t have a decent apartment to move into. They were forced to open a fund and reached out to the Jewish people for support. Mrs. Gallagher wrote in a touching plea, “My husband left his immediate family but joined the biggest warmest family in the world. You’re the only people we can turn to now.”
Donations will make a significant difference to the new couple, allowing them to set up a simple apartment and pay for basic wedding expenses. Readers can visit the couple's fund to give them a home to go to tonight.