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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 […]
Shana Tova
Pulse 2024
It’s hard to fathom that nearly a year has passed since the horrific events of October 7th, a day that forever altered the very essence of life in Israel and for the global Jewish community. As a hospital community, Shaare Zedek has played a very active part in Israel’s medical response to October 7th treating […]
Antisemitism in Sport & Society
On Sunday 8th September we welcomed a full house to New North London Synagogue, eager to engage with the pressing issue of Antisemitism in Sport & Society. Featuring a distinguished panel of speakers, from L-R David Bernstein – Former Chairman of the FA, Wembley Stadium and Manchester City Jonathan Metliss – Chairman Action Against Discrimination […]
A Wartime Journey of Recovery and Life
From the Trauma Unit to the Delivery Room. Just nine months after he was seriously injured in battle in Khan Yunis Gilad Rachamim Aviad returned to Shaare Zedek for an altogether different and far happier reason- the birth of a son. In the early weeks of the war Gilad was serving as a reservist in […]
Twin Brothers Twin Hearts
Identical twins, Herzl and Balfour Hakak were born in Baghdad, Iraq, when Israel was founded, and have never been separated. After immigrating to Israel they’ve continued to live in the same city, Jerusalem and spend most of their time together, they are very close. A few days ago, Balfour felt unwell and though something was […]
Impact of current war on the healthcare sector in Israel
Professor Ofer Merin, Director General of Shaare Zedek addressed the prestigious Eli Hurvitz Conference on Economy and Security of the Israel Democracy Institute this week, reflecting on the vast impact the ongoing war is having on the healthcare sector. Professor Merin focused specifically on the war’s impact on employment, sharing the drastic effect events since […]
Selfless act saves the sight of 2 year old
Incredible things happen at Shaare Zedek on a daily basis and this story is a very special one. Recently a little girl who has been suffering with poor vision and the threat of loosing her sight completely, due to an infection has had her sight saved. A cornea was transplanted from a fallen IDF soldier […]