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IN PHOTOS: Hasidic 'Royal' Wedding Links Two Dynasties

Thousands of guests from around the world watch as the Sassov Hasidic dynasty head's youngest son marries the Kretshnif dynasty head's granddaughter; the traditional 'mitzvah tantz' dance lasted all night.

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Ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the Son of the Rabbi of Sassov (Hasidic dynasty) and the granddaughter Admor Rabbi Kretshnif (Hasidic dynasty) in the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak, February 1, 2016.
Ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the Son of the Rabbi of Sassov (Hasidic dynasty) and the granddaughter Admor Rabbi Kretshnif (Hasidic dynasty) in Bnei Brak, February 1, 2016. Credit: Gil Cohen-Magen
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Ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the Son of the Rabbi of Sassov (Hasidic dynasty) and the granddaughter Admor Rabbi Kretshnif (Hasidic dynasty) in Bnei Brak, February 1, 2016.Credit: Gil Cohen-Magen
Ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the Son of the Rabbi of Sassov (Hasidic dynasty) and the granddaughter Admor Rabbi Kretshnif (Hasidic dynasty) in Bnei Brak, February 1, 2016.Credit: Gil Cohen-Magen
Ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the Son of the Rabbi of Sassov (Hasidic dynasty) and the granddaughter Admor Rabbi Kretshnif (Hasidic dynasty) in Bnei Brak, February 1, 2016.Credit: Gil Cohen-Magen
Ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the Son of the Rabbi of Sassov (Hasidic dynasty) and the granddaughter Admor Rabbi Kretshnif (Hasidic dynasty) in Bnei Brak, February 1, 2016.Credit: Gil Cohen-Magen
Ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the Son of the Rabbi of Sassov (Hasidic dynasty) and the granddaughter Admor Rabbi Kretshnif (Hasidic dynasty) in Bnei Brak, February 1, 2016.Credit: Gil Cohen-Magen
Ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the Son of the Rabbi of Sassov (Hasidic dynasty) and the granddaughter Admor Rabbi Kretshnif (Hasidic dynasty) in Bnei Brak, February 1, 2016.Credit: Gil Cohen-Magen
Ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the Son of the Rabbi of Sassov (Hasidic dynasty) and the granddaughter Admor Rabbi Kretshnif (Hasidic dynasty) in Bnei Brak, February 1, 2016.Credit: Gil Cohen-Magen
Ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the Son of the Rabbi of Sassov (Hasidic dynasty) and the granddaughter Admor Rabbi Kretshnif (Hasidic dynasty) in Bnei Brak, February 1, 2016.Credit: Gil Cohen-Magen
Ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the Son of the Rabbi of Sassov (Hasidic dynasty) and the granddaughter Admor Rabbi Kretshnif (Hasidic dynasty) in Bnei Brak, February 1, 2016.Credit: Gil Cohen-Magen
Ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the Son of the Rabbi of Sassov (Hasidic dynasty) and the granddaughter Admor Rabbi Kretshnif (Hasidic dynasty) in Bnei Brak, February 1, 2016.Credit: Gil Cohen-Magen
Ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the Son of the Rabbi of Sassov (Hasidic dynasty) and the granddaughter Admor Rabbi Kretshnif (Hasidic dynasty) in Bnei Brak, February 1, 2016.Credit: Gil Cohen-Magen
Ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the Son of the Rabbi of Sassov (Hasidic dynasty) and the granddaughter Admor Rabbi Kretshnif (Hasidic dynasty) in Bnei Brak, February 1, 2016.Credit: Gil Cohen-Magen
Ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the Son of the Rabbi of Sassov (Hasidic dynasty) and the granddaughter Admor Rabbi Kretshnif (Hasidic dynasty) in Bnei Brak, February 1, 2016.Credit: Gil Cohen-Magen
Ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the Son of the Rabbi of Sassov (Hasidic dynasty) and the granddaughter Admor Rabbi Kretshnif (Hasidic dynasty) in Bnei Brak, February 1, 2016.Credit: Gil Cohen-Magen
Ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the Son of the Rabbi of Sassov (Hasidic dynasty) and the granddaughter Admor Rabbi Kretshnif (Hasidic dynasty) in Bnei Brak, February 1, 2016.Credit: Gil Cohen-Magen
Ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the Son of the Rabbi of Sassov (Hasidic dynasty) and the granddaughter Admor Rabbi Kretshnif (Hasidic dynasty) in Bnei Brak, February 1, 2016.Credit: Gil Cohen-Magen
Ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the Son of the Rabbi of Sassov (Hasidic dynasty) and the granddaughter Admor Rabbi Kretshnif (Hasidic dynasty) in Bnei Brak, February 1, 2016.Credit: Gil Cohen-Magen
Ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the Son of the Rabbi of Sassov (Hasidic dynasty) and the granddaughter Admor Rabbi Kretshnif (Hasidic dynasty) in Bnei Brak, February 1, 2016.Credit: Gil Cohen-Magen
Ultra orthodox Jews attend the wedding of the Son of the Rabbi of Sassov (Hasidic dynasty) and the granddaughter Admor Rabbi Kretshnif (Hasidic dynasty) in Bnei Brak, February 1, 2016.Credit: Gil Cohen-Magen

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