Dozens of prospective medical students, medical professionals, and health system executives attended the inaugural meeting of 'Haredim L'Refuah' (Haredim for Medicine) at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital this week. The program, operated by the KamaH Foundation in partnership with the Health Ministry, the Jerusalem and Heritage Ministry, and other agencies, focuses on training doctors from the Haredi community.
This week, Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem hosted the inaugural meeting of 'Haredim L'Refuah' (Haredim for Medicine), a program designed to train doctors from the Haredi community. Dozens of prospective medical students, current physicians, and senior health system officials attended an evening addressing identity challenges faced by young Haredim pursuing a medical career, alongside professional panels.
The program is operated by the KamaH Foundation, in partnership with the Health Ministry, the Jerusalem and Heritage Ministry, the Prime Minister's Office's Authority for Socio-Economic Development for the Haredi Sector, the Labor Ministry, the Joint Distribution Committee, and other partners.
The initiative reflects ongoing efforts to integrate Haredi Israelis into the healthcare workforce. The evening's discussions focused on the professional and personal challenges of maintaining religious identity while navigating the medical track.
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