Rosh Hashanah Appeal 2018

This is Avigayil. You helped us save her life. This photo was taken only a few weeks ago at her end of year party at nursery, where she was singing and dancing with all of her friends. This may seem like a normal thing for a 4 year old to be doing however it is something her parents never thought was possible.

Prudential riders battle the elements to raise over £10,000

Huge congratulations to Alain Stechler, Larry Weiss and Leslie Boobis for completing the Prudential Ride London, in the most difficult of conditions.

Professor Ephrat Levy-Lahad awarded EMET Prize for Art, Science and Culture

We are incredibly proud of Professor Ephrat Levy-Lahad, Head of the Fuld Family Department of Medical Genetics at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, who was one of five women awarded the prestigious EMET Prize-For Art, Science and Culture.

Meet our Riders – Leslie Boobis

Meet Leslie, who will be joining our team of riders taking part in the the Prudential Ride London at the end of July. As Medical Director at City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Leslie visited Shaare Zedek and, together with colleagues developed a blueprint for the new A&E department in Sunderland. Read how he is preparing for his 100 miles.

Top Doctors in Israel

We are hugely proud of the 39 doctors from Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem / המרכז הרפואי שערי צדק who have made the prestigious Forbesmagazine list of the top doctors in Israel.

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.

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.

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

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.

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