Business With Social Responsibility

Over the years, dozens of research books, institutional publications, and conference volumes have been published, combining historical research, academic and editorial work, and the dissemination of knowledge to both professional and general audiences. The publishing house works in cooperation with the Israel Medical Association, the Ministry of Health, hospitals, health funds, universities, scientific libraries, and stakeholders in the healthcare and medical sector.

The field of medical heritage in Israel has a unique dimension: alongside the development of medical science, it also reflects the formation of the country’s healthcare system. Even before the establishment of the State of Israel, a broad institutional medical infrastructure developed in the country, including hospitals, health funds, emergency services, and more, which was largely initiated and built by immigrant physicians and laid the foundations for Israel’s modern healthcare system.

Areas of Interest on This Page
• History and heritage of the healthcare system in Israel
• Biographical research on medical professionals
• Academic and institutional publishing
• Documentation of medical institutions
• Conferences, study days, field visits, and professional knowledge sharing with physicians, researchers, and the general public.
• Collaboration with healthcare, governmental, and academic institutions

Key Projects
• Physicians of the Land of Israel 1799–1948
A comprehensive biographical lexicon by Prof. Nissim Levy and Yael Levy, documenting the lives and work of thousands of physicians who practiced in the Land of Israel prior to the establishment of the State of Israel. The project is based on decades of ongoing research and has been published in three editions (2008, 2012, 2017), each significantly expanded. The Israel Medical Association supported all editions, and the second edition was selected as its official centennial publication. Additional institutions, including the German-Speaking Jewry Heritage Museum Tefen, the Hecht Foundation, and the Organization of Central European Immigrants, contributed to the project.

• Hospital and Health Fund Publications
The publishing house has produced heritage books for leading medical institutions in Israel, including Ziv Medical Center, the Scottish Hospital in Nazareth (EMMS), Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel, and Meuhedet Health Services, among others. These publications combine rigorous historical research with institutional documentation, strengthening organizational identity, preserving knowledge, and making medical heritage accessible to staff and the broader public.

• Conferences, Study Days, and Conference Proceedings
The publishing house is an active partner in organizing, editing, and publishing professional conferences and study days, including the “Medicine and the Holocaust” conference series at the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya (ongoing since 2011). It is also responsible for editing, translating, and producing conference volumes, serving as a professional hub for the dissemination of research content to medical and academic audiences.

• Medical Heritage Exhibitions
The publishing house is involved in the documentation and accessibility of historical medical archives and has produced three historical photography exhibitions on the history of medicine in Safed, hosted at Ziv Medical Center, the School of Nursing, and Safed Academic College. These exhibitions aim to make medical history accessible to the general public and to strengthen the connection between medical heritage, healthcare institutions, and the community.

Partners
Ministry of Health | Israel Medical Association | Hospitals and health funds | Universities and academic institutions | Museums and cultural institutions | Philanthropic foundations | Scientific libraries and knowledge organizations

The activities combined cultural content, consumer education, and the development of frameworks for learning, social engagement, and cultural exchange around the world of wine, in collaboration with wineries, restaurants, hotels, and commercial companies from various sectors. These projects contributed to expanding public discourse around wine culture in Israel and making the field accessible to new audiences.

Areas of Focus
• Wine culture and the sharing of knowledge with the public
• Writing, editing, and publishing
• Television and radio programs
• Courses, professional training, and wine tours and guided experiences
• Audience development and customer clubs
• Collaborations with wineries, restaurants, and commercial companies

Key Projects
• Wine Talks – A Book
A book by painter Reuven Reznik (“Panasy”) and Itay Bahur, published in 2003. The book offered professional yet accessible information about the world of wine and helped expand public knowledge of wine culture in Israel. Over the years, it was selected by wineries and companies as a gift for clients and employees.

• Wine Talks – Television Series
In 2004, the television channel Teva HaDvarim launched a television series dedicated to wine and wine culture. Itay Bahur was among the creators, served as host, and took part in content development and sponsorship outreach.

• Courses, Training Programs, Tours, and Wine Clubs
Between 1998 and 2010, Itay Bahur Publishing organized courses, training programs, and guided wine tours for the general public, restaurant staff, and commercial and industrial companies. As part of this activity, wine clubs were also established for company and winery clients, including gatherings, tastings, professional content, and wine magazines. These initiatives served as platforms for strengthening client relationships, audience development, and cultural branding.

Partners
Wineries | Restaurants and hotels | Commercial and industrial companies | Media organizations | Customer clubs