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What It Takes to Run a Hospital in a City at War
Join us for an exclusive online briefing with Professor Jonathan Halevy, President of Shaare Zedek Medical Center to explore: 🗓️ Date: Monday July 28th 2025🕒 Time: 7 – 8 pm📍 Online: Register here
Emergency preparedness in action
Watch this video to see how, during the war with Iran, Shaare Zedek Medical Center quickly activated its comprehensive emergency preparedness plan to protect patients and staff. The hospital seamlessly shifted into emergency mode, reinforcing secure areas, enhancing safety protocols, and working closely with national defense and health authorities. Even in the face of crisis, […]
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion visits Shaare Zedek
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion visited Shaare Zedek, where he was hosted by Director General Professor Ofer Merin. During the visit, the Mayor toured the Underground Emergency ICU, the hospital’s fully operational underground shelter. This facility, designed to provide protection from missile and rocket attacks, is equipped for intensive care and is currently treating patients who […]
Response to Iranian attack 2025
In line with the Ministry of Health’s directives during the ongoing emergency, Shaare Zedek Medical Center has activated enhanced emergency protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of all patients and staff. These measures include: 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲Protected areas and underground wards have been established to ensure that essential medical services including A&E, […]
The Israeli Invention Letting Parents Hug Their Preemies
Dolev Bota was 25 weeks pregnant with her first child when she was rushed to Shaare Zedek Medical Centre due to a premature placental abruption. After 12 hours of labour, she gave birth naturally to a baby boy weighing just 850 grams. Critically premature, he was immediately taken to the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) […]
A Rare and Unique Case in Israel
In a rare and groundbreaking case, 72-year-old Jacqueline underwent a life-saving heart procedure unlike anything ever done in Israel before, and one of only a few in the entire world. Jacqueline had been living with a serious health condition caused by a large blood clot she suffered in her youth. Over time, it completely blocked […]
Hope & Healing
We hope you enjoy reading our 2025 edition of Heartbeat, ‘Hope & Healing’ Throughout this edition, you will read stories of hope from patients and staff that embody this very feeling; and despite extraordinary challenges – the resilience, dedication, and unwavering commitment of Shaare Zedek’s staff have ensured that our lifesaving work continues.
Psychedelic assisted therapy for PTSD
Shaare Zedek Medical Center & The Jerusalem Foundation have launched the Shaare Nefesh Center, offering free psychedelic-assisted therapy for PTSD & depression. This innovative clinic provides trauma-focused, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for civilians and soldiers affected by the war. Operating for the past six months at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem the centre was established with the […]
Laura’s story of Strength, Hope & Bravery
Meet Laura, a courageous, resilient, and creative woman whose infectious optimism and unwavering belief, inspire everyone around her. “When I found out I needed chemo, I cried…” In October 2023, Laura received the life-changing news that she would need chemotherapy to treat ovarian cancer. At the same time Israel faced some of its greatest challenges, […]
Shaare The Light
As Chanukah approaches, the Festival of Lights offers us a chance to bring some much-needed brightness into the world. This year, we’re inviting you to #ShaareTheLight by sharing a photo of your Chanukiah. Tag @shaarezedekuk and use the hashtag #ShaareTheLight (don’t forget the extra “a”). It’s been a difficult year for so many, but Chanukah […]
Memorial Book 2024
It is our honour to share with you this years Shaare Zedek Memorial Book. The introduction has been written by Rabbi Yossef Sprung, the Rabbi of Shaare Zedek Medical Center and within the book you will read about the tragic loss experienced by those whose family members were killed on October 7th and in the […]