Meet our Marathon Runner – Benjamin Horowitz

It’s almost time for the London Marathon, you must have seen all the runners pounding the streets to get their practice miles in. We caught up with Benjamin Horowitz who will be throwing on his trusty trainers in a months time all in aid of Shaare Zedek UK.

Interfaith forum at Eton College

We were thrilled to welcome Dr Ofer Merin and Dr Fayez Khatib to our Interfaith Forum at Eton College last week. This event was the first of its kind for SZUK and for Eton and was a success for everyone involved. Hosted by Lord Winston, we were joined by guests that included pupils and parents of Eton College.

Revolutionary’ Israeli eye-drops could replace glasses

Israeli scientists and clinicians have come up with “revolutionary” eye-drops that can correct near – or long -sightedness and eliminate the need for glasses.

Prince William urged to visit Shaare Zedek on his upcoming visit to Israel

Writing in the Telegraph, Justin Cohen encourages Prince William to visit Shaare Zedek to see the best examples of the positive relationship between the UK and Israel

The Night of Heroes Awards Honours Dr Ofer Merin

Congratulations to Dr Ofer Merin who was a finalist for the Israel Hero at the Night of Heroes Awards Ceremony in London last night. Watch this short film made about him to see why he deserves the title of hero

Read the latest edition of Heartbeat magazine

Heartbeat 2018 is available to read online now. Read the latest news from Jerusalem as well as plans for the year ahead from our supporters in the UK

Introducing Shaare Zedek Kids Club

Introducing our new Kids Club. Sign children up to be part of an exciting educational experience learning about the gift of giving and how their activities will be helping sick children at the hospital.

Thank You for a fantastic 2017- A letter from our CEO

Our Executive Director, Simi, thanks you for another successful year as we look back on 2017 and introduce the 2018 fundraising campaign in our latest Heartbeat magazine

Rachelle Goldberg entertains our patients

Rachelle Goldberg was the first person to play the violin for our patients and keeps coming back to share her talents

Take A Deep Breath: Over 400 People Attend Healthy Friday Seminar As Part of Quit Smoking Campaign

Our Pulmonology team attracted over 400 people to the “Take a Deep Breath” Session. This is the latest in their series of efforts to encourage people to stop smoking

World’s First MRI Scanner for Preemies debuts at Shaare Zedek

The world’s first MRI machine built specifically for imaging of premature babies is now being used at Shaare Zedek’s Neo Natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Life expectancy of the children of today will be five years lower than that of their parents

Ms. Rakefet Arielli, a clinical dietitian in our Heidi Rothberg Sports Medicine Centre, says that the life expectancy of the children of today will be five years lower than that of their parents since most children are not eating healthily and are not exercising enough.