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American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center (ACSZ) raises funds to support the work of Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem.

11/26/2025

Can’t believe it’s already been a week! 💙
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Heart of Jerusalem Dinner at Guastavino’s — what a night celebrating our incredible honorees and Hospital. A special thank you to Boris Shtonda for sharing his inspiring story!
📸 Photos & videos are now live on our website — relive the magic here: www.acsz.org/dinner

11/25/2025

Shaare Zedek Salutes Our IDF Reservists

Since October 7, 2023 Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem staff members have served over 47,000 days in miluim (IDF reserve duty).

Today the hospital held a special tribute highlighting their contributions and sacrifice in a ceremony attended by Shaare Zedek administration and many of the staff members who have been serving tirelessly for more than two years.

Over 250 staff members have been called up with more than fifty having served an excess of 200 days, 30 more than 300 days, and even 15 whose reserve days have exceeded 400.

The ceremony provided an emotional opportunity to express our immense thanks to this community as well as gratitude to the spouses of reservists who have faced remarkable challenges in their homes and workplaces.

Shaare Zedek Director General Prof. Ofer Merin addressed the ceremony saying, “I am incredibly proud of each and every one of you for making personal sacrifices on behalf of the greater good. As a hospital we immediately made a decision, one that was complex but we never questioned, that every staff member who was called up would be given our full support to go out to the front and serve in whatever way he or she was called upon to do. Backed up by our remarkable staff we were always able to provide the best and highest quality care possible here in the hospital, even as the demands for reservists increased. Today, we also remember the 18 Shaare Zedek staff members who have lost close relatives in battle, and we pledge to always be there fore them.”

Danny Strauch, Deputy Director General for Human Resources at Shaare Zedek also spoke and told his personal story serving as a senior officer in the IDF Unit that liaised with the families of the hostages providing immeasurable practical and emotional support.

“There is indescribable pride in the recognition that the number and percentage of Shaare Zedek staff members who responded to the call since October 7th is noticeably higher than comparable workplaces,” he said. “Throughout the war I had the honor to accompany the family of Noa Martziano z”l through the moment where she was returned for burial in Israel. This war has represented a deeply turbulent experience and time for all of us as people and certainly as a Shaare Zedek community, and it was important that we dedicated this day to salute those who were there when our nation and people needed them most.”

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11/05/2025

We are proud to share that Dr. Ephrat Levy-Lahad, founder and Robin Chemers Neustein Director of the Fuld Family Medical Genetics Institute at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, has been awarded the 2025 Basser Global Prize by the University of Pennsylvania’s Basser Center for BRCA.

This prestigious international award recognizes Dr. Levy-Lahad’s pioneering work leading population-based BRCA screening programs and advancing understanding of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, particularly among Ashkenazi Jewish and Middle Eastern populations. Her research has paved the way for nationwide genetic testing in Israel, benefiting over 60,000 women each year.

Dr. Levy-Lahad’s leadership continues to inspire hope and progress for families worldwide affected by BRCA mutations. 💙

Read more: https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/2025-basser-center-global-prize-awarded-to-ephrat-levy-lahad

09/26/2025

We are proud to announce that Louise Kirschner Wolinetz has been named the new President of the American Committee for Shaare Zedek.

After many years of dedicated service as our Board Treasurer, Louise now brings her leadership, passion, and commitment to this important new role. We are deeply grateful for her ongoing devotion to Shaare Zedek and excited for the future under her guidance.

09/25/2025

Shaare Zedek’s international reputation continues to grow, highlighted recently by the leadership of Prof. Nir Peled, Director of the Helmsley Cancer Center, at the WCLC 2025 (World Conference on Lung Cancer). Held in Barcelona, this event is the preeminent professional conference in the field.

A world-renowned expert in lung cancer treatment and research, Prof. Peled served as Chair of the IASLC Interdisciplinary Forum for the Establishment of Global Treatment Standards. In this capacity, he heads the process of collating clinical protocols used in leading oncology treatment centers around the world for the treatment of lung cancer, allowing for a united approach to treatment leading to better and more coordinated patient care.

Thanks to his visionary leadership and groundbreaking research, Prof. Peled stands at the forefront of global cancer care and is positioned to bring further professional pride to Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem and Israel on the international stage.

09/16/2025

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09/12/2025

Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem

Update on the status of the injured from the attack in Ramot:

2 injured women are still hospitalized in intensive care, improving.

A moderately injured man is still hospitalized, with his condition improving.

3 moderately injured men were released home in good condition.

Shabbat Shalom
Yossi Gottesman
Shaare Zedek Spokesperson

09/08/2025

In response to this morning’s attack, Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem has opened a dedicated mental health emergency room to care for any individual’s experiencing emotional stress related to the events and is in need of professional support. Shaare Zedek’s team of psychologists and social workers have extensive experience responding to incidents of this nature and are prepared to respond to all needs that arise.

The service is located adjacent to the main Department of Emergency Medicine and individuals can present without any need for insurance or other payment documentation.

For more details call 02-655-5111

09/08/2025

This morning's update on the condition of the wounded from Dr. Alon Schwartz, Director the Trauma Unit at Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek Medical Center.

09/07/2025

A First at Shaare Zedek Medical Center ✨🇮🇱

We’re proud to share an exciting milestone at the Jesselson Integrated Heart Center, Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center:
➡️ The **first-ever endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) procedure** at Shaare Zedek, performed using the Terumo VirtuoSaph® Plus system.

The procedure was successfully carried out by **Dr. Ari Naimark**, Director of our Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

💡 Why this matters for patients:

* Smaller incision → less pain, faster recovery
* Lower risk of wound complications
* Better cosmetic results
* Excellent vein conduit quality for CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)

A true step forward in advancing cardiac care at Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem.

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08/28/2025

Groundbreaking Surgery in Israel Restores Chest Sensation After Mastectomy

Many women who undergo mastectomy lose sensation in the chest area, impacting both physical comfort and self-image. For the first time in Israel, doctors at Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem are offering a microsurgical nerve reconstruction procedure that restores sensation and emotional wholeness. While the surgery isn’t yet covered by national health insurance, generous donations are helping to subsidize dozens of cases, with patients contributing only a few thousand shekels.

Leading this effort are Dr. Yoav Grunowitz and Dr. Adi Mizel-Loten, who both trained with leaders in the field in the U.S. The procedure involves grafting a sterilized nerve to reconnect sensory pathways in the breast, enabling up to 95% regained sensation over the course of a year—with zero additional recovery time or higher risk.

Every year, around 1,000 women in Israel undergo breast reconstruction post-mastectomy. This breakthrough procedure offers not just aesthetic restoration, but a fuller, more complete healing experience—physically and emotionally.

Let’s hope this becomes part of standard care soon! Share to raise awareness and support the path to healing.

To find out more, contact the Plastic Surgery Department at 02-666-6375 or at daniellep@szmc.org.il

08/25/2025

Thanks to the swift and expert intervention of the Shaare Zedek Medical Center Interventional Neuroradiology team at the Helmsley Neurology Center, the life of a three-year-old boy who suffered a rare stroke has been saved.

The child, who suffered a venous stroke after recovering from measles, required two emergency brain catheterization procedures. In a feat almost unheard of in children this young, Dr. Vladimir Boroditzky, Director of the Brain Catheterization Unit, successfully placed a brain stent to restore blood flow.

“This type of stroke is seen in only about one percent of all cases, and performing a stent procedure on a toddler is almost unprecedented,” explained Dr. Boroditzky. “Normally, we would begin with drug therapy, but the blockages were so severe that medication simply wasn’t an option.”

In close consultation with experts from the emergency department, pediatric intensive care, pediatric neurology, and neurosurgery, the team made the bold decision to proceed with the high-risk catheterization.

"During the procedure, we had to drain a large volume of blood from the delicate cerebral vessels, all while knowing that a child has far fewer reserves than an adult," Dr. Boroditzky recalled. “Every move demanded absolute precision...Thanks to our expertise in treating children and toddlers in extremely complex cases, we knew we would be able to perform the task, and fortunately the child's condition improved."

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The American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem provides financial support to fund services, capital projects, research and the purchase of equipment for Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. Founded in 1902, Shaare Zedek has been known for more than a century as the Hospital with a Heart. Patients stream to Shaare Zedek seeking top-level treatment in a compassionate, supportive and nurturing environment. Today, with international accreditation, Shaare Zedek provides industry-leading, cutting-edge medical care, and its reputation continues to grow – “Innovative Medicine in the Heart of Jerusalem.”