For Israeli war orphans, an unforgettable Jerusalem experience

(JNS) - Forty-eight Israeli children who lost a parent serving in the Israel Defense Forces celebrated their b'nei mitzvah on Monday in Jerusalem, in a day-long program that blended joy, remembrance, and unity.

The event, organized by the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization (IDFWO), began with a moving reception at the President's Residence, where President Isaac Herzog and his wife, Michal, warmly welcomed the children and their families. "It's OK to be sad," Michal Herzog told them. "You don't have to be heroes all the time. You'll always have friends and family to help you through hard mome...