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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 […]
New Life
Since the war started, Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem has experienced a record-breaking number of births. Jodi Stender has worked at Shaare Zedek since 2013, originally as a NICU nurse and the last 6 years as a midwife.
We Need You!
We have lots of opportunities for you to get involved with Shaare Zedek UK, to feel more connected to Israel during these challenging times. In particular we are looking for committee members who want to help us with events.
Bravery and Heroism of the highest order
Talya Slotki, Nursing Coordinator in the Pain Clinic at Shaare Zedek, was awarded an Honourable Distinction for Bravery and Heroism by the President of Israel this week. She received this award in recognition for her dedication and commitment to her work following the most tragic, personal loss.
Shaare Zedek and Israel Police Join Forces
This week hundreds of Israel Police officers spent a full day of training at Shaare Zedek Medical Center at a day designed to enhance medical preparedness.