Medicine
The Jewish Viennese neurologist and psychiatrist who founded logotherapy and made the search for meaning a language of therapy, responsibility, and human resilience
The Jewish-Austrian physician and thinker who made the unconscious a defining language of modern psychology and culture
Pediatrician, geneticist, and founder of one of Israel’s earliest major medical genetics services
Chaim Sheba (1908 – June 10, 1971) was an Israeli physician and one of the founders of Israel's healthcare system. A professor of medicine, director of Tel Hashomer Hospital, head of medical services in the "Haganah" organization, founder of the Medical Corps in the IDF, and the Director-General of the Ministry of Health. He was awarded the Israel Prize for Medicine.
Günther Friedländer (April 8, 1902 - May 25, 1975) was a chemist, pharmacist, botanist, and pioneer in pharmaceuticals. He was the founder of the pharmaceutical company "Teva."
Yad Sarah, one of Israel's largest volunteer organizations, offers a wide range of services to people with disabilities and illnesses, with the aim of reducing the impact of their conditions on their functionality and independence. Yad Sarah strives to enable every individual to continue living life on their own terms, within their own homes, with their families and communities, rather than being forced into institutional car…
Ezer Mizion is an Israeli nonprofit organization dedicated to providing non-medical assistance to patients, the disabled, and those in crisis. The organization was founded and is led by Chananya Chollak, who was awarded the Israel Prize in 2008 for his work.
ZAKA, with its origins in Haifa and Jerusalem, has evolved into a well-established and respected volunteer organization dedicated to disaster response and victim identification. Its mission is deeply rooted in Jewish religious principles and values, guiding its volunteers to provide crucial assistance during times of crisis. ZAKA's work extends beyond its borders, with international deployments to assist in disaster relief ef…
Physician, co-founder of Doctors Without Borders, and French statesman who brought humanitarian medicine into international public life
A veterinarian and global pharmaceutical executive whose leadership connected Sephardi Jewish heritage with a defining public-health effort
A pioneering pediatrician and medical geneticist who advanced hereditary-disease research, Israeli higher education and women's leadership
In this documentary, we explore the extraordinary life, rich heritage, enduring legacy, and significant contributions of Yoram Falti to the Jewish community and its cherished heritage.
Yad Sarah's biography, heritage, legacy, and enduring contribution represent a profound expression of Jewish values and a testament to the power of a caring community. They remind us that through unity, compassion, and dedicated service, we can make the world a better place for all.
Immunology pioneer, Copaxone co-developer and a builder of scientific and cultural life
Immunologist, Copaxone co-developer and a leader of Israel’s scientific community
The biochemist whose sustained research helped bring Copaxone to patients
In the heart of the Zionist movement, a remarkable organization was born, blending the ideals of Zionism with a commitment to healthcare and social justice. Join us on a journey to explore the legacy, heritage, and enduring contributions of Hadassah.
Israeli-American physician, addiction researcher, major philanthropist, publisher of Israel Hayom and influential supporter of medicine, Jewish identity and Israel
Henryk Goldszmit, the Polish Jewish pediatrician, educator, writer, publicist and social activist who became a pioneer of children’s rights and democratic education, and a moral symbol when he chose to remain with the children of his orphanage until their murder at Treblinka
Physician, author, political Zionist leader, and the influential voice behind the ideal of “Muscular Judaism”
The Zionist leader who founded Hadassah, helped build Palestine’s health and welfare systems, and gave displaced Jewish youth a new home
A Jewish-American engineer and entrepreneur connecting surgical robotics, spatial computing, artificial intelligence, and visual storytelling
Forensic pathologist, director of Israel’s National Institute of Forensic Medicine, and Israel Prize laureate for civilian heroism