In light of the situation in the south we wanted to make sure you are aware of the following resources:

· Pikud Haoref-Home Front Command Website:
http://www.oref.org.il/International/14-en/PAKAR.aspx (correct link)

The organizations below provided emotional support for those in need. All have websites in English that can be helpful for olim to know about with contact info and emergency numbers. 

· NATAL has been working in emergency mode in order to provide our emotional support to those suffering from trauma and
anxiety, via our many activities including our toll-free 24/7 Hotline 1-800-363-363; http://www.natal.org.il/english/

· Israel Center for Psychotrauma http://www.traumaweb.org/ 

Homes from all over the country are being opened to residents of the south. If wish to be hosted for Shabbat or possibly longer, please email me your information and we will try to help you organize accommodations. 

If you wish to OFFER accommodations for people from the south, please fill out your information here: http://bit.ly/helpthesouth 

Please know that Nefesh B'Nefesh staff is here to support you at 02-659-5800 (24 hr emergency hotline: 054-7341459).

Laura Ben-David
Social Media Coordinator
Nefesh B'Nefesh
laura@nbn.org.il

Recommend Private Dr. In BeerSheva

Dr. Debby Davis's clinic accepts non-Israeli patients.
She, and her colleague, Dr. Sharon, are fluent
English speakers.

7 Bialik Street: 08-6235337 or 6235610.

Frieda
anglobeersheva

Orthotics in RBS

I have recently purchased a new set of midrisim (orthotics) 
from Eisler in the RBS mercaz and highly recommend them 
for their customer service, knowledge and support (pun intended). 


If you require orthotics and want
good advice with out the "hard sell" stop in. 
Ask about their guarantees.

Shalom
RBS Resident
April 2011

David Garber PT in 5Towns

I want to give a personal recommendation for

anyone looking for a great physical therapist.

I threw my back out and could not move at all!!!

I called Therapysport in Zichron, and spoke with

David Garber. David was so accommodating,

professional, and definitely knew what he was

doing. He saw me 2 days in a row, and by the

third day, I was moving around again- which

was amazing since my daughter's Bat Mitzvah

was that weekend! Because of David, I was able

to dance with my daughter- when only days

before I literally could not walk.

We all have had positive and negative experiences

when getting any type of treatment- so I wanted

to make sure to share this with you all- as a big positive.

If anyone needs an amazing physical therapist-

David's number is 04-870-5758 or you can

always email him at david@therapysport. co.il
Trust me, he is definitely the man to see.

Alisa

5Towns Yahoogroup

February 2011

Very good Dr. for Nutrition, Reflexology & Acupuncture in German Colony

I would like to recommend a very good doctor ,

Dr Michal Kadmon who specializes in Nutrition,

Reflexology and Acupuncture (studied in

China).Her English is pretty good and she

has an office on Emek Refaim.

Her number is: (052)890-3627.

And yes, thank you, I am feeling much better.
Bruce

OBGYN in Jerusalem with American Bedside Manner!

Hi,

I just made aliyah 2 years ago and I've been looking for an OBGYN for a really long time and I finally found a good one! His name is Dr. Herman Weiss, and recently made Aliyah from NY were he was trained and worked. He was highly recommended to me and after going to him for my pregnancy care I can tell you I was really impressed! I finally found an OBGYN in Jerusalem who is caring, conscientious and meticulous- with the American bedside manner! His office is in the Orot Medical Center on 8 Harav Kook and he workes out of the Bikur Holim Hospital were he has full privileges. I highly recommend him! His number is 02-624-8828.

Malkie
(NY-->Jerusalem 2008)

August 2010

Dr. Brim Chiropractic in RBS-cares about your well being

Patient, knowledgeable and truly concerned about your

well being. Dr. Brim taught me how to strengthen,

stretch and take care of my back and neck. There is a

right way and wrong way don't take it into your own

hands choose a professional. ..Dr. Brim!

His office number is 0774051423 and is conveniently

located in Ramat Beit Shemesh.

Shalom

Dr. Robert Cohen: Excellent Allergist in RBS

I am happy to recommend an excellent allergist, Dr. Robert Cohen,
a new oleh who just opened his private practice office in RBS.

He is very knowledgable and a warm and caring physician. He
helped my daughter considerably when we lived in Atlanta.

Dr. Cohen is a board certified allergist with 25 years of experience
diagnosing and treating children and adults with asthma, food
allergies, respiratory allergies, stinging insect allergies, and
skin allergies. He has a website http://www.allergyinisrael.com/

Dr. Cohen can be reached at 02-991-3547 IsraelAllergy@gmail.com.

Renee Chernin
 Jerusalem
May 2010

Unsolicited Recommendation for Tuina treatments for aches and pains

I would like to highly recommend
The pain clinic run by Avi Hirsch in RBS A.
077-335-0653

My husband and I have used him many a time for shoulder and back
pain as well as other orthopedics problems and always receive the
most efficient pain relief treatments with a kind smile and a caring
attitude.

I encourage all who need any pain relief massage, auriculotherapy
treatments or other more specific treatments to try his services.

Devorah
RBS yahoogroup
March 2009

Acupuncturist Recommendation

I want to recommend my amazing acupuncturist, Liebe Schulman
(052-305-4298). She is a true healer, trained in Eastern and Western
medicine, smart, intuitive, spiritual and caring.

Her office is on Hillel street, right downtown. She is by far the best
acupuncturist (and doctor) that I've seen.

Reesa

Michaella Rosenfeld: wise, warm, understanding person and a wonderful acupuncturist

Acupuncturist and Nutritional Herbal Consultant, trained in the US.
Contact: Michaella Rosenfeld MAc LAc:
052-766-0240; 410-690-3172.

She is a wise, warm, understanding person and a wonderful acupuncturist.
Thank you so much,
Shira
harova yahoogroup

Doula- Chaya Buchnik, I highly recommend her!

Doula- Chaya Buchnik, bilingual, also is a nurse, very warm, I highly
recommend her!
cell # is 050-233-9942.
Best of Luck!

Atara
nbnyahoogroup
August 2009

Dr. Vinegrover-Jerusalem GI recommendation

Dr. Vinegrover is very nice (chareidi) and good (So. American) at
Misgav Ledach Hospital which is now Meuchedit *3833.

He speaks fluent English.

nbnyahoogroup
July 2009

Dr. Samuel Adler-Jerusalem Gastroenterologist

I highly recommend Dr. Samuel Adler; he speaks fluent English, he's on
Maccabi Health Plan (possibly other kuppot cholim as well) and he's in
the center of town (Jerusalem). I'm not sure if he's taking new
patients, but if you have a referral, then it's worth a try.
His tel. no. is 02-5660573.

All the best,

Yonina
nbnyahoogroup
July 2009

Dr. Paz-GI doc in Jerusalem recommendation

Dr. Kalman (Julian) Paz (veteran South African oleh), comes highly
recommended -- I'm a patient of his myself.

He has office hours at the
Givat Shaul Meuhedet clinic in Jerusalem, Bet Ha'dfus 12
(tel:6526552).

Larry
nbnyahoogroup
July 2009

DA'AT o helps you deal with every sort of health-related issue

Wishing everyone the best of health, my mother recommended that
I bring the DA'AT organization to the awareness of the general public.

The group is called "DA'AT - HaMerkaz leMayda laTzibbur b'Nosay
Bre'ut ul Shem K.Y. Mann" - The K. Y. Mann Public Information
Center on Issues of Health.

They can be reached by e-mail at
or by phone at 02-644-4500, or by fax at 02-644-4505.

My mother says they handle inquiries in English as well as Hebrew
(maybe other languages, but we never tried!). She reports that they
are always warm and helpful, will provide excellent information
( consult and return to you, if necessary, by phone, fax, 'snail-mail'
or e-mail). Their stated purpose is to help the public in dealing with
any and every sort of health-related issue, providing explanations,
source material, recommendations, etc.

My parents have consulted on any number of occasions, in a range of
questions - satisfaction if not guaranteed, *definitely* provided!

Use this info in good health!

-Malka-
Anglobeersheba yahoogroup
June 2009

Dr. Reuven Rosenberg-non-invasive treatments that work in RBS

The parents tried everything the docs could offer and had made an
appointment with the head of gastro in Hadassah Ein Kerem.

Then, after one visit to Dr. Rosenberg on Lachish about 2 weeks ago, for a
little pressing and adjusting, and she's been going every day like clockwork
and sleeping.well. like a baby!

I highly recommend him for all colicky, cranky babies and for kids & adults,
too!

Non-invasive treatments that really make a difference!

Shoshana
RBS yahoogroup
April 2009

Navigating the Health Care System 101

Click here: http://jerusalemdoctor.googlepages.com/oleh
for a good explanation of how the medical system works here.
It is for Maccabi but the procedures are the same for all the kupot
(insurance providers).

Stay well!
Rena

HAVE YOUR ANNUAL MAMMOGRAM!

I'm posting about this as a public service to women in Israel (or those of you who intend to one day live here). I went to a facility called Machon Hala (I searched but could not find a link). This was a clinic to rival any top clinic in the United States. Professional, kind, efficient and I even got a cover-up so I wouldn't have to sit in the altogether while waiting for
the doctor to come. I was told that the wait would very long, and to
bring a book and some food. (It wasn't bad at all). First I had the
mammogram, then the doctor came in and performed a breast exam
and did an ultra-sound. He discussed the results with me immediately
and made his recommendations on the spot (Thank G-d results were
all negative, and I am to return in a year).

And the best part was not an agura left my hand: this is completely
covered by my kupah (health insurance). [Actually, that's not true;
the best part was hearing the results].

HAVE YOUR ANNUAL MAMMOGRAM!

If you live in Israel, do it at Machon Hala--you deserve this high
level of care. The clinic is located in Givat Shaul, Jerusalem.
You can reach them at (02)-659-5533.


http://illcallbaila.blogspot.com/

Dr. Baruch Yerushalmi-outstanding pediatric gastroenerologist

Dr. Baruch Yerushalmi --- he is fluent in English, works out of Soroka, might
work elsewhere also, not sure.
he is outstanding.

Has a private office in Beersheva.
shalmi@bgumail.bgu.ac.
08-6400693

Hana
nbnyahoogroup
November 2008