The youngsters toured holy sites and met with wounded Israeli soldiers and families of hostages held in Gaza.
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A delegation of New York Jewish teenagers with chronic illnesses and disabilities on a trip to Israel on Chai Lifeline’s Wish at the Wall program were welcomed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.
The youngsters, who have faced significant medical challenges, presented him with a Havdalah candle they crafted at their summer camp, which is used to mark the end of Shabbat on Saturday night.
