Nechama Rivlin

Saving Israel's wildflowers

Rare wild flowers in danger of extinction planted in President's Residence garden as part of campaign dedicated to memory of Nechama Rivlin.

Rivlin family visits First Lady's grave

President Rivlin and his family visit the grave of the late First Lady Nechama Rivlin to mark 30 days since her death.

Photos: Thousands comfort the President

Friday was the last day of the shiva mourning for Nechama Rivlin, which is shortened because of the Shavuot holiday.

Nechama Rivlin's last meeting

Watch Nechama Rivlin host Chana Eisizenkot and Yael Kochavi in her living room on the day of the IDF Chief of Staff installation ceremony.

Israelis from all over the country console the President

Citizens from all over the country visit President's Residence on first day of the shiva for Nechama Rivlin.

Medical clowning pioneer Patch Adams sends Rivlin condolences

Patch Adams, known for Hollywood movie named after him, sends condolences to the president and people of Israel upon death of first lady.

Watch: President Rivlin pays final respects to his wife Nechama

Many Israelis join the president to say goodbye to First Lady Nechama Rivlin at the Jerusalem Theater

US expresses condolences over death of Israel's First Lady

State Department statement describes Nechama Rivlin as having "touched the hearts of so many over the years".

Photos: Saying goodbye to Nechama Rivlin

Government Press Office publishes video, photos, showcasing Nechama Rivlin's public life. She will be laid to rest on Tuesday in Jerusalem.

'A role model for many Israelis'

IDF mourns Pres. Rivlin's wife Nechama, says she opened her home and heart to soldiers, served as a role model for many.

'A sad day for the Rivlin family and the State of Israel'

Israeli leaders mourn the passing of Israel's First Lady, Nechama Rivlin. 'She was a great woman, yet unpretentious.'

Israel's First Lady, Nechama Rivlin, passes away

Israeli First Lady Nechama Rivlin, who underwent lung transplant surgery in March, has died. She would have been 74 years old tomorrow.

Rivlin's first stop: 'World's best mother and grandmother'

Pres. Rivlin thanks Israeli public for support during wife's recovery, says medical care 'first-class'.

Nechama Rivlin in serious but stable condition

Pres. Rivlin returns to Israel, keeps constant contact with hospital.

Health of First Lady deteriorates

President Reuven Rivlin cuts short his state visit to Canada, returning to Israel following sudden deterioration in his wife's health.

First Lady received lung from teen who drowned in Eilat

Source of lung donated to First Lady Nechama Rivlin identified as Israeli teen who died in diving accident near Eilat.

Israel's First Lady undergoes lung transplant

President Rivlin's wife Nechama in stable condition following lung transplant operation in Petach Tikva.

Israel’s first lady steps into showbiz

Wife of President Reuven Rivlin has confirmed that she will provide the voice for a character in the Hebrew release of ‘Paddington 2’.

'I heard about the kidnapping of the 3 boys and had to enlist'

President's wife attends toast for 30 lone soldiers from around the world. 'All of Israel is your family.'

Israel isn't a place of war - it's a land of cherry tomatoes

First Lady Nechama Rivlin meets with leading Vietnamese women MASHAV graduates.

Rivlin returns to Israel ahead of Peres funeral

President Reuven Rivlin and his wife, Nechama, place a flower on Peres's statue at the Presidential Residence.