First Lady Nechama Rivlin on Sunday morning Hoshana Raba visited wounded terror victims of last night�s terrorist attacks in Jerusalem, who were being treated at Shaare Tzedek Medical Center. Two people were killed in that attack in Jerusalem�s Old City, Rav Nechemia Lavie of Yerushalayim HY�D and Rav Aaron Benita HY�D, an avreich from Betar Illit.

Mrs. Rivlin was received by the director of the hospital�s intensive care unit Dr. Sarit Shachrur Karni, who updated the First Lady on the well-being of the small child who was injured in the attack. Mrs. Rivlin visited the child, and met with spoke with family members gathered in the hospital. She said, �I brought some chocolate and balloons, to offer some cheer. Soon the pain will go down, and you will feel stronger, I can see that you are a true hero.� To the family, she said, �I can see that you are surrounding him with love, and I am sure he will recover quickly.�

The family thanked Mrs. Rivlin warmly, and joined her in thanking the medical team at the hospital.

Mrs. Rivlin went on to visit 15-year-old Moshe Malka, who was stabbed early Hoshana Raba morning in an attack in Jerusalem. His mother, Orli Malka, explained to the President�s wife that her son and his friend were on their way to shachris at the Kosel when they were attacked by a terrorist.

The President�s wife took her hands and assured her, �He is in good hands, and will soon return home fit and well.�

Moshe thanked the President�s wife for her visit, and told her of the treatment he had received. She wished him well and a speedy recovery.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)