Medical - kemach

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE

According to Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics, less than 1% of Israel’s 5,194 medical students come from the Haredi community. We are working to redress this imbalance.

KEMACH provides crucial financial and moral support throughout this process, enabling Haredi students to qualify and serve the community in pivotal medical roles.
Since KEMACH was established in 2007, we have trained over 64 doctors, 9 dentists and 20 medical researchers. We also provide scholarships for students studying nursing, physiotherapy, psychology, medical research and life sciences.

TRAINING MORE DOCTORS

Haredi students face many challenges in their attempts to become doctors

Meeting the academic requirements for admission to medical school.

Paying for tuition for up to seven years.

Supporting young families during their training.

MEET TZILA HACKER

Tzila is a Haredi single mom living in a small rented apartment in Tzfat with her son. After graduating Beis Yaakov with a Judaic Studies qualification, she decided to become a nurse. With the support of the KEMACH Foundation, Tzila studied at Laniado Hospital’s Tessler School of Nursing in Netanya where she worked for four years as a surgical nurse. At the same time, she also studied for a Bachelors of Sciences degree through the Open University, with the dream of becoming a doctor. When she was accepted to the Bar Ilan University School of Medicine, KEMACH assisted Tzila with a new scholarship from The Max Barney Foundation. This allowed Tzila to focus on her studies and to bring up her young son without financial stress.

The pressure is intense, with weekly tests, but she appreciates KEMACH’s support and encouragement.

Now in her second year, having completed her first year with a 74% average grade, Tzila dreams of becoming a surgeon or a gynecologist. “Being a nurse was not enough for me. I have always wanted to give more, to the community at large and to the religious community in particular. I believe that the Haredi community needs female Haredi doctors who can understand their unique needs, and I am grateful to KEMACH for helping me to realize my ambition.”

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE

According to Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics, less than 1% of Israel’s 5,194 medical students come from the Haredi community. We are working to redress this imbalance.

Medical Students who are Haredi

Israeli Doctors per 1000 population

Haredi Population of Israel

SPONSOR A DOCTOR IN ISRAEL

There is a huge need in Israel for Haredi doctors of all specialties, both male and female. In order to support Haredi students who wish to train to become doctors, KEMACH provides them with academic scholarships and stipends throughout their training.

Sponsor a Medical Student: $15,500 per year

As a sponsor, you will receive a personal file on your “adopted” student, complete with family photos and regular reports on your student’s progress. When you visit Israel, you are invited to meet with your adopted student and develop a lifelong connection.