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Shaare Zedek Team Joins Humanitarian Aid Mission in Jamaica
We are incredibly proud of the Shaare Zedek Medical Center team members currently in Jamaica as part of a humanitarian aid delegation organised by Israel’s Ministry of Health and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, assisting communities affected by the devastating hurricane that recently struck the region. The delegation is led by Professor Ofer Merin, Director General […]
Awake, Aware, and Recovering Within Hours: A New Era in Breast Surgery
A pioneering technique developed at Shaare Zedek Medical Center is transforming recovery from breast surgery. Instead of traditional general anaesthesia, which can cause nausea, fatigue and prolonged recovery, this innovative approach uses targeted nerve blocks and light sedation, allowing patients to be up and walking within hours. The method, created through close collaboration between Dr. […]
The Wanderers
We are delighted to have secured 20 tickets to see The Wanderers at The Marylebone Theatre on Saturday 29th November. Inspired in part by true events, The Wanderers makes its UK premier following critically acclaimed, sold-out performances in New York and across the US. “This is a tale of two marriages in Brooklyn that have seemingly […]
Travelling Thousands of Miles for World-Class Care at Shaare Zedek
John Okereke travelled all the way from South Africa to receive innovative Aquablation treatment for prostate reduction at Shaare Zedek Medical Center. After an extensive search for the right specialist centre and multiple consultations with doctors both in his home country and abroad, John was advised to travel to Israel to be treated by Professor […]
Shaare Zedek Scientific joins forces with a biotech company to advance personalised cancer care.
This week Shaare Zedek Madait, the scientific arm of Shaare Zedek Medical Center announced a strategic partnership with Imagene AI to advance cancer research and patient care using artificial intelligence and real-world clinical data. By combining Madait’s rich patient data with Imagene’s AI-powered Oncology Intelligence Suite, this partnership will help doctors and researchers: Better understand […]
Professor Nir Peled Represents Shaare Zedek on the Global Stage at World Cancer Conference
We’re proud to celebrate Professor Nir Peled, Director of our Helmsley Cancer Center at Shaare Zedek, for the key role he played at the World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC 2025) in Barcelona earlier this month. This conference, is the world’s leading gathering of experts dedicated to tackling lung cancer. At this year’s conference, Professor […]
Advancing from trauma, to medicine of the future
In a Special Rosh Hashanah Interview, Shaare Zedek Medical Center Director Prof. Ofer Merin Talks About the Rapid Shift from Routine to Emergency, the Trauma Unit That Saves Lives Every Day, and His Vision for the Hospital’s Expansion and New State-of-the-Art Inpatient Tower as Well as the Integration of Physical and Mental Health and His […]
Shaare Zedek President Shares Powerful Wartime Update and Vision for Hospital Expansion
Supporters of Shaare Zedek UK gathered online on the 28th July for “From the Frontlines,” a compelling update from Professor Jonathan Halevy, President of Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. Speaking live from Israel, Professor Halevy offered an unflinching look at the hospital’s frontline response during recent conflict – and revealed what lies ahead. In […]
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) […]