Our brunch will be held at the Jewish Museum of Vienna, koshering catering provided by Novellino. There will be an option to participate in tours after the brunch, including the special exhibit: The Third Generation. The Holocaust in Family Memory. Please let us know if you are interested. https://www.jmw.at/en

The Imperial has historical significance, and our celebratory dinner here represents an act of defiance. It was once Hitler’s favorite hotel, as he had a permanent suite here. Before the Holocaust, the Imperial had partly been owned by a Jewish man, Samuel Schallinger, who was forced to sell it in 1938 due to Nazi persecution. He died in 1942 at the Theresienstadt concentration camp. Simon Wiesenthal, a Jewish Austrian Holocaust survivor who dedicated his life to bringing Nazis to justice, celebrated his 90th birthday here at the Hotel, “Look, even the chandeliers are shaking,” said Wiesenthal at the dinner. “Hitler is gone. The Nazis are no more. But we are still here, singing and dancing.” So, too, will we. Please email Sabrina Kind (Sabrina.Kind@luxurycollection.com) to inform the Imperial of any food allergies or dietary restrictions. The Hotel also offers historical and contemporary tours. You may also reach out to Sabrina in regards to those if you are interested.

The synagogue was constructed from 1824 to 1826, fitted into a block of houses and hidden from plain view of the street due to an edict issued by Emperor Joseph II that only Roman Catholic places of worship were allowed to be built with facades fronting directly onto public streets. This edict saved the synagogue from total destruction during Kristallnacht, as the synagogue could not be destroyed without setting on fire the buildings to which it was attached. The synagogue requires security measures. There will be a guard outside to verify identities, and we ask that you email us with a picture of your passport. We are collecting them to send as a group to the synagogue by October 1. Attire is evening wear. This is an Orthodox Synagogue, and outfits should be respectful and modest in accordance with Orthodox practice. For men, dark suits with ties. Heads must remain covered throughout the entire evening with Kippot, which we will be providing. For women: For the ceremony in the Sanctuary: please avoid pants. When choosing a skirt or dress, please avoid those that are too tight or revealing in any way, and they must fall below the knee, including the slit. No low necklines, low backs, and shoulders & elbows must remain covered. You may wear a shawl or jacket that can later be removed in the Reception Hall. For the Reception Hall: dresses must have shoulders covered, which can include cap sleeves/lace sleeves, but it must still be modest. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out. We are happy to provide examples. We kindly remind those with children that the Rehearsal Dinner & Wedding day are adult-only events. If you require childcare services, please reach out to us so that we may put you in touch with local qualified babysitters . Lastly, this is an occasion for joy and remembrance, and we request that you refrain from all political discussions of any kind for the entirety of the weekend. Thank you for respecting our wishes.