American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem

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

✨ Without surgery, chemotherapy or radiation: 90-year-old Audrey's cancer is gone ✨A Remarkable Story of Healing & Hope ...
04/30/2026

✨ Without surgery, chemotherapy or radiation: 90-year-old Audrey's cancer is gone ✨

A Remarkable Story of Healing & Hope at the Helmsley Cancer Center Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem💙

Audrey, a 90-year-old from Rehovot, was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. Determined to preserve her independence and quality of life, she made a courageous decision to explore alternative treatment options.

Under the expert care of Dr. Muhamad Awad and Dr. Ofer Purim, Audrey was identified as a candidate for an advanced immunotherapy—an option suitable for only a small percentage of patients.

After just a few months of treatment:
➡️ Her tumor significantly shrank
➡️ Today, it has completely disappeared
➡️ Audrey is now in full remission 🙌

💬 “In the end I received a double gift – maintaining my quality of life and extending it,” Audrey shares.
This breakthrough highlights the life-changing potential of innovative cancer treatments—and the importance of early detection and personalized care.

🔬 “Screening saves lives, especially after age 50,” reminds Dr. Purim.

04/21/2026

Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem gathered this morning for a memorial ceremony honoring the 25,648 fallen members of Israel’s security forces and victims of hostile attacks.

During the ceremony, we remembered with deep sorrow, the 19 family members of Shaare Zedek employees who have been killed since October 7.

As the Yom Hazikaron siren sounded, The Israeli Air Force’s “missing formation” flyover, a symbol of those who are no longer with us, passed over Shaare Zedek carrying a powerful sense of their absence.

Am Yisrael Chai 🇮🇱

Revolution in Neurological Care in Israel: Portable Bedside MRI Launched at Shaare Zedek Medical Center JerusalemA revol...
04/13/2026

Revolution in Neurological Care in Israel: Portable Bedside MRI Launched at Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem

A revolution in neurological care in Israel: Shaare Zedek Medical Center recently began operating a portable bedside MRI scanner—the first of its kind in the country.

The AI-based technology provides, for the first time, a diagnosis for a wide range of patients hospitalized in the Neurological-Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) who suffer from critical brain injuries, including cerebral hemorrhages, brain edema, brain drains, and more.

The use of this device completely transforms patient care. It eliminates the need to transport unstable patients for imaging tests outside the unit, allowing the imaging team to bring the scan directly to the patient without interrupting their continuous medical treatment.

"Shaare Zedek is the first hospital in Israel to utilize this device. Through it, we can quickly and easily diagnose potentially life-threatening clinical conditions right at the patient’s bedside," says Dr. Roni Eichel, Director of the Neurology Department.

"We have often encountered patients whose condition is too unstable to risk moving them to imaging facilities outside the unit. Using this device, we have successfully diagnosed various neurological issues," says Dr. Stefan Mausbach, Director of the Neurological-Neurosurgical ICU, one of the largest units in the country. "Recently, we treated a patient whose scan revealed a large cerebral infarction (stroke); he was rushed into urgent surgery. This is a significant breakthrough."

A central part of treating these patients involves the interpretation of imaging results by a radiologist. "The high availability of this scan allows us to perform continuous imaging follow-ups from the moment of admission and throughout the ICU stay. This enables us to monitor clinical progress and tailor the necessary treatment accordingly," says Dr. Eliel Ben-David, Director of the Neuroradiology Unit.

"We have the privilege of being a significant part of Israel's resilience."As war reshaped reality above ground, the tea...
03/27/2026

"We have the privilege of being a significant part of Israel's resilience."

As war reshaped reality above ground, the teams at Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem created safety, care, and connection underground.

A fascinating article on YNET tells the story of Shaare Zedek’s preparedness, compassion, and excellence in extraordinary times.

https://www.ynet.co.il/health/article/bj7rnu11sbg

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Quick Action by Medical Team Saves Newborn’s LifeA nine-day-old baby was rushed to Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem...
03/25/2026

Quick Action by Medical Team Saves Newborn’s Life

A nine-day-old baby was rushed to Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem in the early hours of the morning with blue skin and severe difficulty breathing, clear signs of oxygen deprivation.

The pediatric emergency team, led by Nurse Shira Lev-Ari together with residents Dr. Mor Lazans-Avni and Dr. Muhammed Hamed, quickly assessed the situation. Given how recently the baby had undergone a circumcision, they focused on anything that may have been used during or after the procedure.

The turning point came during a conversation with the family, who shared that a commonly used numbing cream, Emla, had been applied after the circumcision.

“This is a cream we use routinely as a local anesthetic, including in the emergency department,” said Dr. Hamed. “It’s considered safe when used correctly, usually before a procedure and for a limited time. In this case, it was applied after the procedure, directly onto an open wound, which led to increased absorption.”

With that understanding, the team moved quickly to provide the appropriate treatment, in consultation with senior pediatrician Dr. Gershon Segal. Thanks to the accurate diagnosis - despite the rarity of the condition - and the family’s quick arrival at Shaare Zedek, the baby was later discharged in good condition.”

According to Dr. Hamed, timing was critical. “If the family had delayed coming in, or if we hadn’t recognized the cause quickly, this could have developed into a much more serious situation.”

03/18/2026

How do you turn a parking lot into a hospital overnight?

Watch the transformation at Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem, as the Hospital’s incredibly dedicated staff convert underground parking levels into a fully functioning, fortified hospital in just a matter of hours.

This transition ensures that no matter what happens above ground, life-saving medical care continues without interruption.

10 days ago, Yinon and Shirel stood under the chuppah, surrounded by the love of their friends and family. But duty call...
03/12/2026

10 days ago, Yinon and Shirel stood under the chuppah, surrounded by the love of their friends and family. But duty called sooner than anyone could have imagined. Only two days after their wedding, Yinon—who has already served over 400 days throughout this war—was called back to the North.

Determined to surprise his new bride, Yinon managed to get a brief 24-hour leave to see her. Sadly, their reunion was cut short by a serious car accident that landed them both in the underground emergency ward at Shaare Zedek.

Even from their hospital beds, their newlyweds' energy and spirit lit up the entire orthopedic department. Today, we are so grateful to share that they have been released to finally begin their lives together properly.

Sending a massive Mazal Tov to Yinon and Shirel! May the rest of your journey be filled with nothing but health, strength, and quiet moments. 💙🇮🇱

Urgent Brain Catheterization at Shaare Zedek Saves Levana RotbaumLast Thursday night, Levana Rotbaum’s life was saved at...
03/09/2026

Urgent Brain Catheterization at Shaare Zedek Saves Levana Rotbaum

Last Thursday night, Levana Rotbaum’s life was saved at Shaare Zedek after a sudden fall and a major stroke that left her paralyzed on her left side.

Within two hours of the first symptoms, Dr. Yaakov Amsalem and Dr. Simon Comley were already performing an urgent brain catheterization to clear the blockage. The procedure was a success, and Levana regained full function almost immediately.

But the most incredible part of the story happened in the hallway afterward.

When Dr. Amsalem went to update Levana’s son, they realized they had met before. Years ago, Dr. Amsalem was the exact same surgeon who performed an emergency brain catheterization to save the life of Levana’s husband.

It is a rare and moving "closing of the circle"—the same doctor, using the same procedure, to save both parents in one family.

Levana was discharged to her home today in good condition. Reflecting on the night, she said, "I realized something serious was happening to me, but I couldn't explain what. I want to thank Dr. Amsalem and the entire team for the rapid treatment that truly saved me."

Dr. Amsalem’s message is clear: in any case of a suspected stroke, do not delay. The teams at Shaare Zedek are available around the clock to provide this kind of life-saving care.

Wishing Levana and her family continued health and many more years together.

Since the start of Operation “Lion’s Roar,” the cardiac catheterization team at Shaare Zedek has moved their operations ...
03/09/2026

Since the start of Operation “Lion’s Roar,” the cardiac catheterization team at Shaare Zedek has moved their operations into a new, fortified hybrid operating room.

This facility was inaugurated just a few weeks ago, with its completion expedited by the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. It is already providing a life-saving space for both urgent surgeries and complex heart and vascular catheterizations, allowing the medical teams to work without interruption even during emergencies.

"At Shaare Zedek, we perform thousands of catheterizations a year, many of them extremely urgent," says Prof. Danny Dvir, Director of the Catheterization Unit. "The ability to continue providing this care in an advanced, protected room is a vital development for our patients. It allows us to keep operating even in the most challenging situations."

Whether it’s a routine procedure or a complex emergency, the mission remains the same: saving lives, 24/7, in any environment.

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Over the past week, as sirens echoed across Israel and much of the country moved underground, Shaare Zedek Medical Cente...
03/06/2026

Over the past week, as sirens echoed across Israel and much of the country moved underground, Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem did something extraordinary.

Entire hospital wards were safely relocated underground, vulnerable patients moved, new treatment areas created, and lifesaving care continued in fortified spaces beneath Jerusalem.

But what stood out most wasn't the logistics. It was the people.

Doctors, nurses, and staff working around the clock, caring for every person with the same compassion and dignity that has defined Shaare Zedek for generations.

Moments like this remind us why Shaare Zedek has long been known as "the hospital with a heart."

To the remarkable team of caregivers who showed up, adapted, and led with humanity during an incredibly difficult week - thank you!

Your dedication and compassion inspire all of us. 💙🤍🩺🇮🇱

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