Orphans who lost parents during October 7 war celebrate joint Kotel bar mitzvah

Orphans who lost parents during October 7 war celebrate joint Kotel bar mitzvah

The boys enjoyed a day-long celebration, proceeding down to the Western wall accompanied by their families, where they were called up to the Torah.

Colel Chabad celebrates Bar Mitzvahs for 125 orphans

Originally scheduled to take place just before Passover, the annual events were forced to be rescheduled due to the war and restrictions on public gatherings. A similar bat mitzva event for girls was held earlier in the year.