rosh hashanah 2025

Glo bal Online Auction Raises Funds for Laniado’s New Sheltered Emergency Hospital

Supporters of Laniado Hospital recently held an extraordinary worldwide online charity auction , offering a unique collection of historic Jewish, Zionist, and Israel-related memorabilia and treasures. Bidders from across Israel and around the globe competed for these rare and meaningful items, with hundreds of participants ensuring the event’ s resounding success. Among the standout pieces were autographed photographs of Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion with President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Prime Minister Golda Meir with President Richard

Nixon, President Isaac Herzog with Queen Elizabeth II, and even legendary Jewish baseball star Sandy Koufax. The auction was warmly received and generated vital funds to support the construction of Laniado ’s new Sheltered Emergency Hospital — a critical facility that will serve and protect our community in times of need. This remarkable event not only raised essential resources but also celebrated the rich history and enduring spirit of the Jewish people and the State of Israel.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Sirs I am writing to thank the Laniado Hospital for the exemplary care I received during my recent hospital stay Recently on a Friday night I was admitted having had a physical collapse at home. The attention and care I received by every member of the staff was exemplary. They conducted their function with courtesy, respect, and compassion, and clear professional competence. Explanations of function were tailored to my level of consciousness and great care was administered by all who became involved The 2 nights of my stay were a model which kept me informed and aware of progress and in an understanding of what was happening. My questions to staff were answered with clear intention of ensuring I knew what procedure they were engaged in despite my primitive Ivrit. Altogether I felt cared for, valued and important in their duties. I have every reason to think that all the other patients received the same experience. The staff were not aware of my own professional interests in care and quality. I am a retired Professor of Applied Statistics with many years of research into the quality of hospital care in partnership with doctors, nurses and associated staff. Please would you convey to the medical nursing and associated staff my sincere thanks for the care I received. In particular my wife Jennifer , who is a Registered Nurse with over 50 years' experience in orthopedics, pediatrics and neo-natal intensive care, adds her appreciation of the care given to her and our daughter. Of particular note and even with a modicum of surprise I thoroughly enjoyed the catering experience which ensured a healthy and satisfying diet. I learned that breakfast could actually be enjoyed rather than a nuisance at the start of the day. Whilst hopeful not to need to sample your care agai n, I have no doubt that what I would receive would be ‘5 star’ and would not hesitate to direct my ambulance to your gates. With many thanks and best wishes to the staff of the Laniado. I am yours sincerely Professor Leonard Goldstone

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