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Saving Lives Today. Transforming Medicine Tomorrow.

American Friends of Rambam Medical Center (AFORAM) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization established to promote and support the Rambam Health Care Campus — the largest medical facility in Northern Israel.

Rambam in the News

First-Ever Hibuki (“Snuggle”) Therapy Pilot Helps Rambam Pediatric Patients Express Their Feelings

July 10, 2025 – A sad-eyed puppy with extra-long arms is giving young patients at Rambam Health Care Campus) a comforting hug—and their voices back—as the hospital becomes the world’s first to weave the evidence-backed Hibuki

From Ultra-Orthodox to a Career in Medicine at Rambam

July 8, 2025— Once a teenage girl navigating the ultra-Orthodox streets of Bnei Brak, Dr. Tovi now walks the halls of Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam). Her journey of stepping beyond her upbringing to graduate at the

Rambam Expert Comments on Cancer Vaccine Research

July 3, 2025 – Two groundbreaking studies published in Nature offer fresh hope in the fight against kidney and pancreatic cancer. For the first time, personalized cancer vaccines—designed to train the immune system to recognize and destroy remaining

Vacation Turns Into Rescue Mission for Rambam Nurse

July 1, 2025—When a child stopped breathing at a Thai resort, a pediatric nurse from Rambam Health Care Campus (Rambam) and his wife—also a pediatric nurse—didn’t hesitate. Amir Abu Raya was enjoying the final day of

Showcasing RAMBAM

In the face of war, Rambam is on the front lines treating civilians and wounded Israel Defense Forces (IDF). For this first time during wartime, Rambam was directed by the IDF to open its fortified underground emergency hospital at the start of Operation Swords of Iron. Watch here for inspiring videos about Rambam’s impact.

Recent Events

Save The Date – Rescheduled 2025 Rambam Summit in Haifa

While we continue to pray for the safe return of the hostages and an end to the Swords of Iron War, we also take time to reflect on what we’ve achieved. At two critical points in

Las Vegas Friends: Join us March 9

Parents of young children are especially encouraged to join us on Sunday, March 9 to learn more about this life-saving topic. The program will be held at a beautiful home in Summerlin and will feature Dr.

Join us for a Remarkable Rambam Summit Experience

The Rambam Summit Experience June 16 – 19, and 22, 2025    What You Can Expect     The annual Rambam Summit extends a red carpet to Rambam Health Care Campus’s friends from around the world,

Saving Lives & Healing Hearts in Las Vegas

On December 8, 2024, American Friends of Rambam planned its second lecture in the series Saving Lives & Healing Hearts in Las Vegas. Donors Dr. Lisa Rosenberg and Dr. Neil Braunstein opened their home to 25

Changing the World through the Gift of Life

Sammy Ofer Fortified Underground Emergency Hospital

Supporting the 2000 Bed Campaign

The Eyal Ofer Heart Hospital

Keeping Hearts Beating

The Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital

Turning Tears to Smiles

The Joseph Fishman Oncology Center

Supporting Cancer Care with Dignity

The Helmsley Health Discovery Tower

Shaping the Future of Medicine

Rambam Facts

Named for 12th century physician-philosopher Rabbi Moses ben Maimon (Maimonides/ the RAMBAM), Rambam Health Care Campus is located in Haifa, a city known for cultural and religious pluralism and tolerance.

Rambam is Northern Israel’s largest and most advanced medical campus, serving more than two million people and the referral center for twelve district hospitals.

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