Past Events




Pillars of Progress Gala - May 6, 2024

THE NEW COMPREHENSIVE UROLOGY INSTITUTE will advance the frontiers of Urologic care, improve outcomes and train the urologic surgeons of tomorrow. Based on a foundation of research, innovation, education, and global collaboration, housed in a state-of-the-art new facility, Urologic Care will be transformed for the Negev.



A Medical Miracle in the Negev - May 26, 2022

Hear from #SorokaFriends & America-Israel Friendship League for an awe-inspiring story of one-year old twin girls, previously cranially conjoined, and the marriage of modern medicine and technological innovation with a profound human touch that helped to successfully separate them.


Lunch & Learn: Resilience, Reinvention & Self-Growth with Three Inspiring Women! - September 14, 2021

Hear three inspiring stories of Resilience, Reinvention & Self-Growth with Reyna Gentin, Chimere Haskins and Lori Kaufmann.


Israel’s Medical Iron Dome: Saving Lives Under Fire - June 16, 2021

#IsraelBonds Women’s Division and American Friends of #Soroka Medical Center highlight #Israel’s ‘#Medical #IronDome’ with three leading physicians.


Episode 4: The Future - June 16, 2021

The grand finale of “The Promise of the Negev” webinar series, featuring Historian and Author, Prof. Michael Bar-Zohar; Soroka’s Director General, Dr. Shlomi Codish and Co-Founder/Executive Director of Genesis, Dr. Yasmeen Abu-Fraiha, as they discuss the future of the Negev.


Episode 3: Genetics, Research & Diversity - April 28, 2021

With an esteemed and legendary career at the forefront of the founding of the State of Israel, spanning government, history and literature, Prof. Bar-Zohar brings The Promise of the Negev to life. This week Prof. Bar-Zohar is hosting Professor. Ohad Birk, Head of the Genetics Institute at …


Coping & Resilience: Parenting in a Pandemic with Dr. Therese Rosenblatt & Dr. Emily Arnstein - April 23, 2021

Join American Friends of Soroka’s board member, Psychologist, Psychoanalyst and Author, Dr. Therese Rosenblatt, in a conversation with special guests on Coping and Resiliency.


Episode 2: Innovation - April 7, 2021

With a distinguished and legendary career at the forefront of the founding of the State of Israel, spanning government, history and literature, Prof. Bar-Zohar brings The Promise of the Negev to life. Special guests from around the world will join Prof. Bar-Zohar in conversation.


Episode 1:”The Early Days” with Prof. Michael Bar-Zohar and Amb. Haim Divon - March 17, 2021

Soroka Salon Goes Virtual! Join master historian, author and storyteller Michael Bar-Zohar for an extraordinary exploration of the Negev. Our first guest was Ambassador Haim Divon, whose career includes posts as Israel’s Ambassador to Canada, to Ethiopia and to the Netherlands with 41 years in the Israeli …


Coping & Resilience: Family Relationships - January 28, 2021

Join our second Coping & Resilience session with Dr. Laura Gold and Dr. Therese Rosenblatt to discuss family relationships.


Cutting-Edge Cancer Research Webinar with Dr. Itzhak Avital - January 20, 2021

Soroka and BGU are tackling cancer on a global scale. Learn about recent developments in chemotherapy and immunotherapy from Dr. Itzhak Avital, M.D., medical director of Soroka’s Oncology Center and co-chair of BGU’s OncoMedicine Hub.


Finding Your Strength During a Crisis - November 6, 2020

Join our new webinar series, as our board member, Psychologist, Psychoanalyst and Author, Dr. Therese Rosenblatt converses with a special guest expert on the theme of COPING & RESILIENCE.This FIRST SESSION’s guest is a world renowned Medical Psychologist & Trauma Expert – on the individual and community …


COVID-19 Are You Ready for Winter? - July 23, 2020

Entering the fifth month of the COVID-19 Pandemic impact, we are experiencing the challenges of how to stay safe and healthy. Learn how to get prepared for the upcoming winter from two renowned experts: Dr. Jacob Dreiher & Dr. David Goldberg.Moderated by Pazit Levitan, with a special …


Soroka & BGU Host an Expert Panel about Autism - July 10, 2020

Watch experts from Soroka Medical Center and Ben-Gurion University, who lead the National Autism Research Center of Israel, and learn about cutting-edge clinical research studies, personalized treatments and the first national autism database.


Ask The Experts VII: Nutrition for Health with Registered Dietitians Shula Witkow & Hillary Irwin - June 11, 2020

As part of the COVID-19 Pandemic impact, we have all experienced the challenges and opportunities of finding and maintaining optimal nutrition. You will learn how to eat mindfully, how to make nutrition and health a part of your daily routine and how to use diet as a …


Ask The Experts VI: Improving Your Sleep with Dr. Tarasiuk & Dr. Harris - May 18, 2020

Learn how to enhance your health and well-being in our sixth session with practical guidance from our experts, Dr. Ariel Tarasiuk and Dr. Shelby Harris.


Ask The Experts V: The Power of Mindfulness with Dr. Rosenblatt & Dr. Avivi - April 27, 2020

Join Dr. Therese Rosenblatt & Dr. Adi Avivi in an inspiring discussion about being mindful to yourself and others. Learn how to cope, get your self-care questions answered and experience a mindfulness exercise in a small and supportive group.


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