Nechama Rivlin

Is former president Ruvi Rivlin in a new relationship?

Former president Reuven Rivlin seems to have entered a new relationship two years after he lost his wife Nehama.

President Reuven Rivlin at an event marking the centenary of the Manufacturers’ Association of Israel, May 31, 2021.
L to R: Custodian General Sigal Yaakoby, Adi Wolfson, President Rivlin, Bacol Serlui, Prof. Ariel Hirschfeld, Shlomit Appel, Anat Rivlin

2021 Hebrew Poetry Prize given to Shlomit Appel, Adi Wolfson, Baco Serlui

PRESIDENT REUVEN Rivlin and his wife, Nechama, enjoy the beauty of Jerusalem in the snow in February 2015.

Hebrew Poetry prize goes to Shlomit Appel

A haredi family walks down the street in the Makor Baruch neighborhood of Jerusalem

One-third of couples say COVID-19 harmed sex life - study


Not all disabilities are visible, but everyone has at least one

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many medical services, including those for people with disabilities, have been put on hold.

President Reuven Rivlin visits disabled young adults.

Botanical Garden to continue project to save extinct wildflowers

The project is dedicated to the memory of the late Nehama Rivlin, who contributed greatly over the years to Israeli society and nature conservation.

President Rivlin and the Botanical Garden team at the launch of the campaign to rescue wildflower in honor of the late Nehama Rivlin.

Netivot honors the memory of Nechama Rivlin

In Hebrew Nechama means comfort, thus a facility bearing her name in an area that is wrought with tension has a very special meaning for President Rivlin.

PRESIDENT REUVEN Rivlin and his wife, Nechama, enjoy the beauty of Jerusalem in the snow in February 2015.

Grapevine: In memory of Nechama Rivlin

Just before Shavuot each year, Nechama Rivlin would distribute cheesecakes to soldiers at the roadblocks around Jerusalem.

PRESIDENT REUVEN RIVLIN gives cheesecake and cold lemonade to soldiers from the Erez Brigade.

Statistics show apathy in Israel towards people with disabilities

Although there has been a significant improvement in attitudes towards people with disabilities, the statistics presented by Oren Helman's Sikuy Shaveh (Equal Chance) were troubling.

Israeli citizens with disabilities renew their protest to receive improved benefits.

Israel Museum director hosts tribute to Nechama Rivlin

Last Thursday evening, the Springer Auditorium at the Israel Museum was filled to capacity with members of the Rivlin family and their friends.

Nechama Rivlin looking through a graphic novel based on The Diary of Anne Frank.

Israel mourns as first lady Nechama Rivlin dies at 73

The beloved wife of the president died just one day before her 74th birthday, on June 5.

President Ruvi Rivlin and First Lady Nechama Rivlin

New prize in memory of Nechama Rivlin to be awarded at Jerusalem Film Festival

The festival, which begins on July 25, will include the Pitchpoint competition for up-and-coming Israeli feature film projects.

Nechama Rivlin looking through a graphic novel based on The Diary of Anne Frank.

Family, loved ones gather at Nechama Rivlin's grave to mark end of mourning period

Herbs were planted around her grave - thyme, sage, mint, rosemary and many others - that Nechama particularly loved.

Israel's president Reuven Rivlin stands by his wife Nechama's grave on Mount Herzl

President Rivlin and family ends 30-day mourning period

In the immediate aftermath of his wife's death, Rivlin had decided to seclude himself and his family from the public so that family could privately take stock of its tragedy.

President Reuven Rivlin together with US ambsaador David Friedman and his wife Tammy raise a toast in honor of American Independence Day

The late first lady’s lung disease

Rivlin had a disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or IPF. According to Prof. Mordechai Kramer, who treated Rivlin for the past 12 years, it is a very rare disease.

Nechama Rivlin looking through a graphic novel based on The Diary of Anne Frank.