Israeli orphans of fallen heroes find pride, connection on US journey
Twenty-eight children from across Israel who lost a parent killed while serving in the country's security forces participated in a three-week delegation to North America as part of the IDF Widows & Orphans Organization's annual Bar/Bat Mitzvah program.The journey began earlier this month in Chicago, where the children spent a weekend with host families before traveling to Camp Chi in Wisconsin for nearly a week of activities with American kids. They then continued to New York City, where they visited Times Square and saw The Lion King on Broadway, before heading to New Jersey.
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Twenty‑eight Israeli children who lost a parent in the country's security forces traveled to the United States for three weeks. They started in Chicago, stayed with host families, then spent a week at Camp Chi in Wisconsin with American kids. The group went on to New York City, saw Times Square and watched The Lion King on Broadway, before finishing in New Jersey.
Why it matters
The trip helps the children build friendships and feel pride in their parents' service. It also shows how communities abroad support families of fallen soldiers.
- Who organized the trip?
- The IDF Widows & Orphans Organization organized the annual Bar/Bat Mitzvah program.
- Where did the children go after Wisconsin?
- They traveled to New York City and then to New Jersey.
- What did they see in New York?
- They visited Times Square and watched The Lion King on Broadway.
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