The “Immigrant Medical Services” Organization from the End of the British Mandate Through the First Years of Israel (1944–1953)
The aftermath of the Second World War and the Holocaust triggered mass migration of Jewish refugees to British Mandatory Palestine and, after 1948, the nascent State of Israel. Responding to this crisis, Jews in the Diaspora increased their commitment to facilitate immigration to Israel, particularl...
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| description | The aftermath of the Second World War and the Holocaust triggered mass migration of Jewish refugees to British Mandatory Palestine and, after 1948, the nascent State of Israel. Responding to this crisis, Jews in the Diaspora increased their commitment to facilitate immigration to Israel, particularly by supporting medical services to the Yishuv (pre-state Jewish Settlement). This paper explores the critical role played by Hadassah and other organizations in establishing direct medical services for Jewish immigrants during two key periods of Israel’s history: the end of British Mandatory Palestine (1944–1948) and the early years of the State of Israel (1948–1953). While the Immigrant Medical Services organization faced numerous challenges, this organization was essential in addressing the pressing healthcare needs of a burgeoning population amid morbidity and mortality concerns. An emphasis is placed on the challenges faced by these organizations and the commitment and resourcefulness of all involved, which ultimately shaped the foundation of Israel’s healthcare infrastructure. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e4873f0fe77b4c0887af2b988f23f5cf2025-01-30T08:37:10ZengRambam Health Care CampusRambam Maimonides Medical Journal2076-91722025-01-01161e000610.5041/RMMJ.10541The “Immigrant Medical Services” Organization from the End of the British Mandate Through the First Years of Israel (1944–1953)Dorit Weiss0Health Administration, Netanya Academic College, Netanya, IsraelThe aftermath of the Second World War and the Holocaust triggered mass migration of Jewish refugees to British Mandatory Palestine and, after 1948, the nascent State of Israel. Responding to this crisis, Jews in the Diaspora increased their commitment to facilitate immigration to Israel, particularly by supporting medical services to the Yishuv (pre-state Jewish Settlement). This paper explores the critical role played by Hadassah and other organizations in establishing direct medical services for Jewish immigrants during two key periods of Israel’s history: the end of British Mandatory Palestine (1944–1948) and the early years of the State of Israel (1948–1953). While the Immigrant Medical Services organization faced numerous challenges, this organization was essential in addressing the pressing healthcare needs of a burgeoning population amid morbidity and mortality concerns. An emphasis is placed on the challenges faced by these organizations and the commitment and resourcefulness of all involved, which ultimately shaped the foundation of Israel’s healthcare infrastructure.https://www.rmmj.org.il/issues/65/1858/manuscriptamerican jewish joint distribution committeehadassahhealth policyimmigrationmedical services for immigrantsmedicine history |
| spellingShingle | Dorit Weiss The “Immigrant Medical Services” Organization from the End of the British Mandate Through the First Years of Israel (1944–1953) Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal american jewish joint distribution committee hadassah health policy immigration medical services for immigrants medicine history |
| title | The “Immigrant Medical Services” Organization from the End of the British Mandate Through the First Years of Israel (1944–1953) |
| title_full | The “Immigrant Medical Services” Organization from the End of the British Mandate Through the First Years of Israel (1944–1953) |
| title_fullStr | The “Immigrant Medical Services” Organization from the End of the British Mandate Through the First Years of Israel (1944–1953) |
| title_full_unstemmed | The “Immigrant Medical Services” Organization from the End of the British Mandate Through the First Years of Israel (1944–1953) |
| title_short | The “Immigrant Medical Services” Organization from the End of the British Mandate Through the First Years of Israel (1944–1953) |
| title_sort | immigrant medical services organization from the end of the british mandate through the first years of israel 1944 1953 |
| topic | american jewish joint distribution committee hadassah health policy immigration medical services for immigrants medicine history |
| url | https://www.rmmj.org.il/issues/65/1858/manuscript |
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