A Historic Night at the Tower of London This December, Hadassah UK in collaboration with Hadassah International, hosted a truly memorable evening at the iconic Tower of London, welcoming over 200 philanthropic, business, and professional leaders from around the globe. The event celebrated resilience and healing, showcasing Hadassah’s lifesaving work in Israel while highlighting […]
October 7 At Hadassah – Trauma Surgeon Oded Cohen Arazi Tells His Story
“I remember waking up at home in Jerusalem, very early on Shabbat morning because my wife’s phone kept beeping; and then we watched TV. Already, at 6am, there was a video of soldiers being taken into Gaza’’. Dr. Cohen Arazi is a trauma surgeon; his wife, Noya Cohen Arazi, is an intensive-care nurse. They […]
‘My English is not so good but I want to tell you my story’ says Shlomo, originally from France who is a combat medic in the IDF infirmary unit. He was previously injured in the 2014 war and had to beg the IDF to let him serve again in Gaza. When the war began, Shlomo’s […]
Hadassah’s Gandel Rehabilitation Centre Plays an Important Role in the Recovery of the War Wounded
The nurses at Hadassah’s Gandel Rehabilitation Centre play an important role in the recovery of the wounded soldiers by providing round-the-clock medical care and emotional support. The role of nurses in rehabilitation is a key factor in helping patients after they have experienced traumatic events such as crises, accidents, or injuries. After the acute […]
3D miracles: How an advanced printer rescued a soldier’s leg from amputation
Shilo, a soldier serving in Givati and attending officers’ school, sustained a complicated injury during the intense battle in Gaza, resulting in his knee shattering; Hadassah Hospital used advanced 3D printing technology, meticulously recreating his knee based on the structure of his healthy one. Shilo received orders on Saturday to deploy to the Gaza […]
Jerusalem Hospitals Reports Record Number Of Births
The city’s maternity wards are busier than ever due to thousands of parents that were evacuated from the north and south. Jerusalem is the most populous, diverse, and multifaceted city in Israel, with large populations of religious Jews and Muslims who tend to have large families. So it’s no wonder that the city’s maternity […]
Hadassah’s Solidarity Mission to Israel took place this week, with our supporters from around the world, to stand in solidarity, witness the transformative work underway, and share in the uplifting stories of resilience. The mission began with a heart-breaking visit to the Hostage Task Force Centre, where the group heard from Moran and Raz […]
The War has caught Israeli Hospitals Unprepared to Handle the High Number of Wounded
Since October 7, more than 10,580 Israelis have been wounded in the war with Hamas in Gaza, attacks along the Lebanon border, and terrorist attacks in the West Bank, according to the Health Ministry. The latest figures provided by the Defense Ministry indicate that 6,125 of the wounded are IDF soldiers and members of the […]
In just a few weeks, the space below Jerusalem’s Hadassah Hospital has been converted into an underground hospital, bracing for an influx of war casualties. Rows of hospital beds and medical equipment have been set up in what was meant to be used as a parking garage. “We have up to 130 beds here, […]
As Operation Iron Swords is being waged in Israel, Hadassah Hospital is fighting desperately to save lives and heal the wounded. As the violence escalates, the number of injured – soldiers and citizens – continues to rise. Many of these individuals suffer from severe physical injuries, such as gunshot wounds, shrapnel injuries, and amputations, which […]
