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Inspired by the vision and values of Hadassah Founder, Henrietta Szold, Hadassah Australia is committed to creating a thriving, diverse, equal and inclusive Israel by supporting healthcare programs that:
- Provide undergraduate scholarships in health for young Ethiopian-Israelis
- Reinforce the excellence of treatment at Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem.
- Advance innovative medical research
- Improve the lives of young people facing trauma
- Support acute rehabilitation services
- Enhance early childhood development

15/12/2025

Our hearts are with all who gathered to celebrate Hanukkah at Bondi Beach and with the entire Jewish community as we mourn a devastating terrorist attack targeting Jews.

We grieve the murder of innocent lives and extend our deepest condolences to their families. We also pray for the full recovery of all who were wounded. May the memories of the victims be a blessing.

Hadassah Australia is working closely with Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem and Hadassah International, coordinating immediate support for the affected community, including equipping therapists and family physicians with specialised tools and guidance to care for the victims and to help those indirectly affected cope with this trauma.

Hadassah stands in solidarity with our community. May the lightness of Chanukah dispel the darkness.

12/12/2025

Prof. Malena Cohen-Cymberknoh of Hadassah Medical Organization shared an update following her return from Asunción, Paraguay, where she spent four intensive days lecturing, training dedicated physicians and multidisciplinary cystic fibrosis teams, and meeting with families of children living with CF.

She visited and presented at three major hospitals, INERAM, IPS, and Hospital General Pediátrico Acosta Ñu, sharing Hadassah’s expertise with committed professionals who work tirelessly to improve patient care.

Prof. Cohen-Cymberknoh expressed deep gratitude to the local teams for their warm hospitality and to Scienza for once again inviting her to support this national effort to strengthen CF care and improve the quality of life and survival of children in Paraguay.

Her work reflects Hadassah’s ongoing commitment to global medical collaboration and advancing care for vulnerable patients worldwide.

10/12/2025

Hadassah proudly supported another powerful example of global impact as Hadassah Medical Organization paediatric specialists traveled to Nairobi to lead a Paediatric Disaster Medicine seminar.

Hosted by the Embassy of Israel and MASHAV, the training equipped nearly 60 Kenyan healthcare professionals with critical lifesaving skills for mass-casualty events and paediatric emergencies.

Israeli Ambassador to Kenya, Gideon Behar, praised the collaboration as a testament to the enduring partnership between Israel and Kenya, united in advancing medical innovation and emergency preparedness.

Dr. Saar Hashavya, head of Paediatric Emergency Medicine at Hadassah Ein Kerem, emphasised the long-term impact: “By preparing for rare disasters, we strengthen the entire paediatric system.”

Hadassah remains committed to expanding global paediatric care and building resilient healthcare systems for children worldwide!

08/12/2025

23-year-old soccer coach Nadav Menashe’s life was turned upside down by a rare and dangerous pelvic tumor, and rebuilt through the extraordinary care of Hadassah’s world-leading medical teams.

After months in pain and suddenly finding himself in a wheelchair, Nadav placed his trust in Hadassah Ein Kerem, where a 15-hour, high-risk, technologically groundbreaking surgery led by Dr. Omer Or removed the tumor and reconstructed his pelvis using cutting-edge navigation and 3D printing.

From there, Nadav began an emotional climb back to independence at the Gandel Rehabilitation Center at Hadassah Mount Scopus, taking his first steps again, then standing, and finally walking with strength and pride. Today, he is back on the soccer field, coaching, moving, and living with purpose.

Nadav’s comeback story reflects the heart of Hadassah: unmatched innovation, compassionate care, and a global commitment to transforming lives!

05/12/2025

Our December Newsletter is out now!

View newsletter: https://www.hadassahaustralia.org/december-2025-newsletter

04/12/2025

Thank you to The Australian Jewish News for spotlighting Hadassah Medical Organisation’s innovative approach to weight loss. Where psychology meets surgery, without the scalpel.

This groundbreaking clinical study, featured in AJN, is taking place at Hadassah’s Mount Scopus campus and explores guided hypnosis as an alternative to traditional bariatric surgery. Early results are showing real promise: reduced weight, sustained behaviour change, and zero incisions.

Led by a multidisciplinary team, this trial is a powerful example of Hadassah’s commitment to cutting-edge, compassionate care.

Read the full article: https://www.hadassahaustralia.org/in-the-media

03/12/2025

This pioneering procedure was led by:
🔹 Dr. Jeffrey Gross — a world-renowned radiation oncologist with deep expertise in advanced cancer therapies, who recently made Aliyah and joined the Hadassah family, bringing international leadership in cutting-edge treatment technologies.

🔹 The Physics Team led by Dr. Jon Feldman — Senior Medical Physicist, spearheading innovation and the integration of next-generation radiation technologies at Hadassah.

With exceptional support from:
🔹 The nursing team led by Ms. Hazel Weheb, together with Hadassah’s medical imaging technologists, who ensured accuracy, safety, and compassionate care throughout the procedure.

🔹 With essential support from Anesthesiology:
The procedure was performed under general anesthesia provided by Dr. Eithan Gozal, Dr. Aviva Green and anesthesia technicians led by Ms. Chaya Refaeli, together with our dedicated anesthesia technicians. Their contribution was essential to the safety and success of this milestone treatment.

This achievement represents a major leap in the Sharett Institute’s technological capabilities, bringing some of the world’s most advanced radiation treatments directly to patients in Israel.

01/12/2025

Hadassah Australia proudly hosted an exclusive In Conversation event featuring two special guests from Israel, leaders in medical innovation and storytelling.

We were honoured to welcome Prof Shani Paluch-Shimon, Director of Breast Oncology at Hadassah’s Sharett Institute of Oncology and a Melbourne native. An internationally recognised authority in breast cancer care and research, Prof Paluch-Shimon is a global leader in hereditary breast cancer, breast cancer in young women, and personalised care that empowers women with knowledge and choice.

Guiding the conversation was Maayan Hoffman, Editor-in-Chief of ILTV News, whose journalistic expertise and thoughtful questions brought depth, clarity and global context to the discussion.

A heartfelt thank you to all our guests who attended this intimate event. Your presence strengthens the bridge between Australia and the Hadassah Medical Organization, an institution nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for its dedication to providing advanced medical care to all, regardless of race, ethnicity or nationality.

Hadassah stands as a global symbol of innovation and healing. In its Jerusalem campuses, diverse professionals work side by side, pioneering breakthroughs that unite science and humanity. Through compassion, collaboration and world-leading research, Hadassah continues to build bridges to peace and deliver medical advances that bring hope to the world.

Thank you for being part of this extraordinary evening.

26/11/2025

The high-precision RNS medical device works by continuously monitoring the brain’s electrical activity, and when it detects abnormal or suspicious patterns, it sends small electrical pulses to stop a seizure before it can occur.

“The RNS device is completely personalized. It’s tailored specifically to the patient’s brain, making it a truly precise treatment,” explained Dr. Dana Ekstein, head of the Neurology Department and Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. “It’s as if the device learns the patient’s unique seizure triggers and works to prevent them.”

The breakthrough surgery, performed by Dr. Sami Hayman of the Neurosurgery Department and Dr. Zvi Israel, head of neurosurgery, along with anesthesiologist Dr. Zaid Abu Armila, involved implanting the RNS device in the identified epileptic focus of the brain.

Dr. Ekstein shared that the team was thrilled with the success of the surgery: “The surgery went as planned and was successful. The device will be activated soon, and we expect the patient’s condition to significantly improve.”

The Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Hadassah Ein Kerem is the only place in Israel equipped to program RNS devices. The center also collaborates with international specialists, including Dr. Dawn S. Eliashiv from the UCLA Seizure Disorders Center, whose patients in the US have experienced up to an 82 percent reduction in seizures and fewer instances of sudden death caused by epilepsy.

The RNS device is a milestone in the treatment of epilepsy, and was only available in the United States and Canada until now. But thanks to the advanced clinical expertise at Hadassah Ein Kerem, acute epilepsy sufferers in Israel now have new hope for the future.

24/11/2025

The chain began at Hadassah, where a woman whose kidney was not compatible with her husband chose to donate to a patient in Cyprus, opening the door for a life-saving swap across countries.

Meanwhile, a kidney from Cyprus was flown to Israel, and another transplant took place at Beilinson, a coordinated effort of precision, timing, and shared humanity.

At Hadassah Hospital, the kidney transplant was performed using advanced robotic surgery, led by Dr Abd Khalila and the transplant team.
A true breakthrough for transplant care in Israel.

This chain is more than a medical achievement, it is proof that compassion, partnership, and innovation can cross borders, cultures, and languages. Hadassah is honoured to be at the heart of life-saving medicine.

Saving lives. Restoring hope. Connecting people.

$With two hospitals destroyed, Hadassah’s team worked side by side with Jamaican doctors, treating children with fracture...$

21/11/2025

With two hospitals destroyed, Hadassah’s team worked side by side with Jamaican doctors, treating children with fractures, asthma, and critical emergencies. One young girl in severe distress was diagnosed and stabilised thanks to an ultrasound device brought from Hadassah—a lifesaving intervention that allowed her to undergo surgery and recover.
“We’re working around the clock, but it’s worth every minute,” shared Nurse Ben-Simon.

For Dr Sarna Cahan, the experience was deeply moving: “When patients return just to say, ‘Hey Israel, thank you,’ it reminds us why we’re here. We’re proud to represent Hadassah and Israel in bringing hope and healing where it’s needed most.”

19/11/2025

At one of the world’s most recognised landmarks, in the City of Light, the global Hadassah family gathered, leaders, visionaries, healers, and friends from every corner of the world, united by one purpose: to bring light, to save lives, and to stand with humanity when it needs it most.

For more than a century, the Eiffel Tower has stood as a symbol of innovation and human ambition. For more than a century, Hadassah has advanced medicine, research, and humanity. Two historic institutions, each defined by vision and resilience, converged for one exceptional night.

From this height, it was clear that Hadassah’s mission rises above borders and beyond geography. What we build in Jerusalem resonates across continents, and Paris became the perfect stage to reflect that global reach. This wasn’t simply the start of the evening. It was the opening statement of an unprecedented movement.

A reminder that when extraordinary people gather in an extraordinary place for an extraordinary cause, the ordinary rules no longer apply.
Together, we shine brighter. Together, we heal nations.

Photo credit: © Benoit Billard & © Leah Marciano

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Hadassah Australia raises funds for Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem. It supports programs which connect the Australian community with Israel, and which make a difference at home and abroad. Hadassah Australia was established in 2003 by Ron Finkel AM, the current National President. For us, Hadassah is more than a hospital - it is an inspirational beacon of healing, friendship and peace among all people.

Hadassah Australia provides substantial and meaningful support for Hadassah Hospital, both financially and through a range of collaborative programs and activities.

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Hadassah Australia supports Hadassah Hospital (Hadassah Medical Organisation) Jerusalem by creating partnerships between Hadassah Hospital and communities in Australia and Israel.