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Families in Israel may need medical-equipment loans, home support, transportation, medical referrals, cancer support, rehabilitation, or guidance navigating hospitals and specialists.
Ezer Mizion
A broad Israeli health-support organization providing cancer support, home and family services, and the world's largest Jewish bone-marrow donor registry.
Yad Sarah
Israel's largest volunteer organization, best known for free medical-equipment loans, plus home care, transportation, and support services for the ill, elderly, and disabled.
Zichron Menachem
Supports children with cancer and their families in Israel with recreation and respite programs, support groups, and practical assistance.
Ezra LeMarpeh
Founded by Rabbi Elimelech Firer, one of Israel's most trusted medical-referral services, also lending medical equipment and running rehabilitation and children's-illness programs.
Also note
See also PUAH Institute, which is Israel-based and serves families internationally.
Before you use these resources
In an emergency, call your local emergency number (911 in the U.S.) or your community Hatzalah.
These organizations are independent and are not operated by or formally affiliated with JMAR or the Jewish Physicians Network. We list them for educational and informational purposes. Coverage areas vary — some serve one city or hospital, others operate nationally or in Israel — so confirm scope and availability directly with each organization.
Israel has several large volunteer and nonprofit organizations built around exactly these needs.
These organizations vary in scope: some are broad national health-support systems, while others specialize in referrals, children with cancer, or equipment loans. Contact each directly to confirm current services, eligibility, language availability, and geographic coverage.
Related JMAR resources
- Jewish Medical Referrals and Patient Advocacy
- Cancer Support for Jewish Patients and Families
- Organ, Kidney, and Marrow Donation in Jewish Law
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Know a reliable organization, hotline, or patient-support service that belongs here? This directory is growing, and we welcome recommendations.