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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.

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.

🩵🩺

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."

06/25/2025

Recent days have been truly challenging and historic at Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem. Here we share a glimpse into how the Hospital ensured patients were always safe while receiving advanced and compassionate care for whatever the need.

We applaud the entire staff for their truly admirable dedication to keeping patients safe and spirits high during an unimaginably challenging time. 👏🏻 🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻

06/25/2025

👶Did you know Shaare Zedek Medical Center is home to the largest maternity ward in Israel and most likely the largest in the entire world!? With more than 22,000 births a year, we're honored to be trusted with the care of Jerusalem's tiniest patients - every birth is a blessing, and every family is a part of ours.

In times of crisis, Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem and our incredible maternity staff didn't miss a beat - setting up a fully functioning underground ward within hours to ensure that every mother and baby was safe. Our staff, who have been juggling, working 12-hour shifts (some even sleeping at the hospital!) while also navigating their own family situations, still found the strength and heart to design and create these adorable baby onesies - a small gesture to honor the heroic moms and lift spirits during an unimaginably challenging time.🩵

06/25/2025

Newborns born in the sheltered delivery suites at Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem during Operation Rising Lion were presented with onesies reading :

“My mother is a lioness”

Wishing all the new babies and moms and dads only health, happiness and safety!

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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.”