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As we approach Giving Tuesday, it is most appropriate to honour one who has given, and who continues to give, so much of his time and energy to help those in need. Herzog Medical Centre’s Chairman of the Board, Mr. Shamai Keinan, was recently awarded the Israel Presidential Award for Volunteerism. At a special ceremony hosted by Israel’s President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal at the President’s residence, Shamai was recognized for his decades of service in the capacity…

Dear Friend of Herzog Hospital, For 131 years, since its establishment in 1894, Herzog Medical Center in Jerusalem has provided essential health care for all Israelis through every war Israel has faced. Over and over again, Herzog has demonstrated its historic resilience – first during the October 7th war with Hamas, and most recently during the war with Iran in June 2025. As we enter this New Year with hopes for better days for Israel, we are preparing for the constantly increasing…

In the wake of Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, a massive wave of retaliation is underway.Thanks to the professionalism of our medical and logistics staff, within a matter of hours on Friday, we were able to transfer many of our patients to our protected underground facility. Beds, heart monitors, respirators were relocated to care for these patients. The Sheltered Underground hospital was specifically built in the Samson building for exactly the situation which Israel is experiencing now.     The attached video will give you a…

Herzog Hospital was on emergency alert status, ready to receive patients evacuated from other hospitals and nursing homes in the Jerusalem area impacted by the fires last week. We immediately readied our underground emergency facility with 100 beds to receive patients.  We also activated our underground dialysis unit. And because Herzog maintains the largest Children’s Chronic Respiratory Care Department in Israel, the Ministry of Health requested that we prepare 20 beds to receive children requiring full respiratory support from other hospitals…

Yes, that’s right: it has been 130 years since Herzog Hospital’s establishment in December 1894! And we are celebrating this milestone — all year long! Some featured events which have taken place in Jerusalem: And much more is planned in Israel and internationally throughout the year! We invite you to join us at the celebration! In honour of our 130th Anniversary, we’ve launched a $130,000 international campaign – but we need your help to reach our goal! Click here to donate $130, $260, $1,300 or any amount. We…

For over 130 years, Herzog Hospital has provided essential healthcare for all Israelis through every war and crisis since its founding in 1894. Today, as Israel faces the challenges of the October 7th war, Herzog once again rises to the occasion. This year, trauma and anxiety are impacting all levels of society. Herzog’s dedicated team is working tirelessly around the clock to deliver critical care and create a secure environment for those in need. Here’s how Herzog is making a…

Dear Friend of Herzog Hospital, For 130 years, since its establishment in 1894, HERZOG HOSPITAL has provided essential health care for all Israelis through every war Israel has faced. Now, once again, Herzog has demonstrated its historic strength with the current Iron Swords war which broke out last October 7th. This year, trauma and anxiety are impacting all levels and sectors of society. Herzog Hospital’s dedicated staff has been working around the clock to provide a secure environment for offer…

We all continue to be concerned about the events in Israel, and the price we have paid. The staff at Herzog Medical Center have been incredibly determined to help each individual who comes to us for care. Join Chairman of the Board Shamai Keinan in this new video, as he meets with some of the patients and their families who are being cared for at Herzog – patients suffering with both physical wounds, and psychological issues.     YouTube video: Herzog…

Dear Friend of Herzog Hospital, We are very proud to present to you a feature article that appeared in this past weekend’s Jerusalem Post. The article celebrates 130 years of Herzog Hospital, from its beginnings in 1894 as Ezrath Nashim Hospital, to The Herzog Medical Centre of 2024. Herzog Medical Center director-general Dr. Jacob ‘Kobi’ Haviv at the geriatric wards(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM) Founded in 1894 by a women’s association called Ezrath Nashim (Help to Women), the initial small hospital was dedicated to the improvement…

Professor Pinchas Dannon, Director of the Division of Psychiatry at Herzog Hospital, presents a poignant assessment of the various challenges of trauma needs in Israel today.  The following article was published in E-Jewish Philanthropy. It is important reading that will give you a good insight into what is happening in mental health/psychotrauma in Israel. Herzog Hospital’s historic and pioneering work in all areas of mental health positions us to be one of the leading forces in Israel to help develop the…

Dr. Yehezkel Caine, President of Herzog Medical Center in Jerusalem, spoke at Temple Anshei Shalom of Delray Beach, Florida, on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Ahead of his presentation, Dr. Caine explained his role as president, and expressed how the hospital’s mission has been affected since the Hamas-Israel war began on October 7th, 2023. “As president, my main focus is on the strategic development of the hospital; issues of planning, construction, research/ development and fundraising. October 7th has shined a spotlight…