
Aharon Karov, the newly-married 22-year-old IDF officer in the paratroopers who went to war in Gaza a day after his wedding and was critically wounded, has been discharged from the hospital today and is recuperating nicely. Three weeks after they had given him just hours to live he saluted his doctors farewell, and left accompanied by his new wife, Tzvia, 19. He had suffered acute wounds after entering a house that had been booby-trapped by Hamas. He spent 14 hours in surgery at Rabin Medical Center, undergoing a series of operations all in one day. He had neurosurgery, an operation on his left eye to remove shrapnel, operations on his mouth and jaw, and ear-nose-and-throat surgery.
He had a helmet protecting his head, but shrapnel went through his face and his skull. His chest and abdomen were protected, but he suffered wounds to his arms and legs. Professor Pierre Singer, head of the Intensive Care Department at Rabin Medical Center, suggested to the IDF chief medical officer that they consider equipping soldiers on the battlefield with clear visors covering their faces, as this could prevent many facial and head injuries. The IDF doctor told Professor Singer that the IDF would definitely consider it.
Professor Singer believes that Aharon has suffered no permanent damage to his brain. He will need plastic surgery and will have permanent scars. He is still in considerable pain. His new wife Tzvia and his family are amazed by the excellent improvement in his condition. Professor Singer stated that "The excellent care on the air ambulance and very aggressive operations and intensive care in the hospital made the difference."
When more than 500 real estate, finance and pharmaceutical executives gather for the 20th annual gala for the American Friends of Rabin Medical Center (AFRMC) at the Plaza Hotel on November 11, they’ll be doing more than raising funds to support critically needed programs at the most prominent medical center in the Middle East.
Passover is a significant milestone for anyone on a diet or even for those of us trying not to gain a few pounds, for unlike other Jewish holidays which also have many fattening foods; Passover is especially difficult as it lasts for 8 days.
On June 5th, 2006, Rabin Medical Center was honored to host
Rabbi Richard Yellin and a delegation from Temple Emeth in
Delray Beach, Florida.