The Hospital in Zefat: A Story of One Hundred Years
Merav Gertz-Ronen
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The Hospital in Zefat: A Story of One Hundred Years documents the hospital’s history and modern activities, combining extensive research and original documents with 65 rare historical and 80 modern photographs. It is intended for researchers, students, medical professionals, and anyone interested in medical and social history. The book highlights the hospital’s contributions to the community and its social and cultural impact on Safed and the Upper Galilee over a century.
Hebrew Edition with an Introductory Section and English Captions for all Photographs, Hardcover, 224 pages, 145 images, 21.5X28 cm, 08.5X11 in, 1.6 kg, 2.34 lbs, First edition, 2010, ISBN/Code 978-965-7459-07-2
About the Book
The book traces the development of Safed Hospital from its beginnings as Toulchinsky-Atlinger Hospital, through its phases as Rothschild and Hadassah, to today’s Ziv Medical Center. Its historical sections are based on extensive research and original documents, while contemporary sections detail current hospital departments and services. The book features 65 rare historical photographs and 80 modern images, many displayed in exhibitions at the hospital, Safed College, and the nursing school. Key stories include poet Rachel, notable doctors such as Dr. Gershon Gray, treatment of wounded in the Yom Kippur War, and the hospital’s work during epidemics. It is a unique source for understanding Safed and Upper Galilee’s history, culture, and society.
About the Author
Merav Gertz-Ronen has published several research works and books in the field of historical documentation, including The Hospital in Zefat: A Story of One Hundred Years. Her work combines academic research with historical-literary writing, and she is active in preserving local history and documenting the stories of people and institutions in Israel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the book about?
The book chronicles the history and contemporary activity of Safed Hospital over one hundred years.
Who is the book intended for?
Researchers, students, medical professionals, residents of Safed and the Galilee, and anyone interested in medical, social, and cultural history.
What kind of visual content does the book include?
It features 65 rare historical photographs and 80 modern images, many displayed in exhibitions at the hospital, Safed College, and the nursing school.
Is the book based on significant research?
Yes. The author conducted extensive research, including original documents and comprehensive documentation of events, people, and hospital development.
What is the hospital’s social and cultural significance?
For a century, Safed Hospital has been a healing center for the entire region, profoundly shaping the social, cultural, and medical life of Safed and the Upper Galilee.
Key Topics
History of Safed Hospital from the British Mandate to today
Institutional transformations: Toulchinsky-Atlinger, Rothschild, Hadassah, Ziv
Personal stories of doctors, patients, and staff
Treatment of infectious diseases, heart conditions, injuries, and eye diseases
Hospital’s role in wars and emergencies
Social and cultural impact on Safed and the Galilee
Historical and modern visual documentation: photographs, exhibitions, and original documents
