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Doctors roll up their sleeves, volunteer for Holocaust survivors amid war

Holocaust survivors never had it easy, but with the war in Gaza, they need medical attention more than ever; LeMa'anam pairs them with doctors willing to volunteer their time and expertise

Sarit Rosenblum | 05.15.24

A Paris conference to bring in more doctors

Nurse, I need more doctors... stat!

Commentary: If you want an original solution to the doctor shortage problem, why not utilize rising antisemitism around the world to entice Jewish Diaspora doctors to practice medicine in the Holy Land? It's just a matter of cutting red tape

Shaul Amsterdamski | 05.14.24

Al Shifa doctor dies in Israeli custody, PA alleges 'assassination'

The Palestinian authorities reported the death of two Gaza detainees in Israeli custody, one of whom was the chief of orthopedics at Shifa Hospital. According to Hamas, he was detained during his service at a hospital in the northern Gaza Strip; IDF attributed his arrest to 'national security reasons,' yet details regarding the cause of his death were not disclosed

Einav Halabi, Meir Turgeman | 05.04.24

Israeli doctors warn hostages in danger of sexual assault, in Lancet article

Three medical experts write in medical journal, imploring action to release all captives from the clutches of Hamas, citing violence and sexual assault: 'Do not sit idly by'

Adir Yanko | 04.25.24

רופאי סורוקה. מימין: ד"ר ר', ד"ר גל בן אריה, ד"ר א', ד"ר ליאן דין

Israeli doctors juggle battlefield bravery with hospital heroics

Combat medics have been dramatically needed both in the field and in Israeli hospitals to save lives since October 7; doctors enlisted without hesitating and each has their own story about their service

Lior Ohana | 04.06.24

Physicians plan to make Aliyah during war: 'it’s the best place for Jews'

Despite the ongoing war, hundreds of medical professionals from around the US gathered at the MedEx conference in New Jersey, hoping to find positions at Israeli hospitals; each physician has their own story and reason to move to Israel

Ofir Shamir, New York | 04.06.24

Approximately 450 Jewish physicians from France and Belgium attended the MedEx event in Paris

'There's no future for Jews in France': physicians consider Aliyah from Europe

Motivated by love, not fear, Michael plans Aliyah; Laurent aims to join his kids in Israel; Nathan faces antisemitism at work; hundreds of French and Belgian doctors eyeing Aliyah attended Paris's MedEx; the goal: bring 2,000 global doctors to Israel in 5 years

Itamar Eichner, Paris | 04.05.24

Genetically engineered pig's kidney transplanted in 62-year-old man

Operation in Boston's Mass. General could bring hope to millions after man suffering from end-stage Kidney disease receives organ, no longer on dialysis

Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 03.21.24

Haredim don scrubs, smashing medical glass ceilings

Jerusalem College of Technology’s Netzach to Medicine program helps aspiring Haredi medical professionals pursue a career path that few of their peers have attempted before, while simultaneously maintaining their religious identity and lifestyle

Shoshana Chen | 03.02.24

Israel faces serious shortage of doctors, Health Ministry report reveals

Data and medical experts warn many specialized professionals are nearing retirement, while promising new doctors are leaving Israel to work abroad

Adir Yanko | 03.01.24

ד"ר גוזף אופנבאכר מעביר הדרכה לצוות מתמחים

Doctors from abroad rush to support Israeli hospitals amid war

Dozens of emergency medicine specialists from around the world leave comfortable jobs and family life to come to Israeli hospitals' aid after October 7 massacre

Eitan Gefen | 02.26.24

Doctors worry for patients held captive 'Don't forget them, they are dying without treatment'

Alma's needs heart treatment to survive', 12-year-old Yagil is allergic to peanuts; Watch: Prof. Hagai Levin, chief doctor for families of abductees

Hadar Gil-Ad, Adir Yanko | 11.16.23

'Mental wounds are as deep as physical ones': Doctors on frontline of war

Drs. Eran Mashiach, Tzlil Shenkler and Yohai Frankel showed extraordinary courage and empathy during a crisis, even embracing trembling soldiers for comfort

Miri Ben-David Livy | 10.28.23

This doctor uses DNA to help identify Hamas victims: 'Trucks with bodies arrived, it was hell on earth'

While Israel is at war, the work of identifying the bodies of the victims continues; Dr. Guy Rosner told Ynet about the great difficulty, the sights, the smells that do not stop and the comfort he receives from his wife, a psychiatrist

Eitan Gefen | 10.22.23

Israel to greenlight funding for 195 Jewish doctors to make Aliyah

As healthcare system grapples with acute manpower shortage, government set to approve additional funding to help medical professionals make Israel their new home

Itamar Eichner | 08.18.23