TEL AVIV, Israel โ The Jusidman Family Charitable Foundation has pledged NIS 200 million toward the construction of a new state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital in north Tel Aviv, a landmark philanthropic investment that will help establish what is expected to be Israel’s largest rehabilitation hospital.
The donation will serve as the anchor contribution toward the creation of the Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital, a new campus that will replace and significantly expand the current Reuth Rehabilitation Hospital. The project is being developed through a partnership between the Jusidman Family Charitable Foundation, the Tel Aviv Foundation, and the Reuth Association.
The hospital is expected to require a total investment of approximately $390 million, with the remaining funding to come from municipal, governmental, and private sources.
Construction is expected to take approximately six years.
The new facility will be built in the rapidly developing Sde Dov district of northern Tel Aviv and will significantly increase Israel’s rehabilitation capacity at a time when demand for specialized rehabilitation services continues to grow, driven by recent conflicts and the country’s aging population.
Major Expansion of Rehabilitation Care
The new Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital will replace the existing Reuth Rehabilitation Hospital in the Yad Eliyahu neighborhood of south Tel Aviv.
Building upon 65 years of rehabilitation excellence, the new campus will expand capacity to approximately 540 inpatient beds, making it the largest rehabilitation hospital in Israel.
The hospital will include an expanded day rehabilitation center, advanced rehabilitation institutes, specialized outpatient clinics, hydrotherapy facilities, trauma treatment programs, research and development laboratories, and landscaped green spaces designed to improve patient well-being and recovery.
Hospital officials said the expanded campus will allow thousands more patients each year to receive advanced rehabilitation services.
The facility is expected to serve wounded soldiers, victims of trauma, patients recovering from neurological injuries, orthopedic rehabilitation patients, respiratory rehabilitation patients, and elderly Israelis requiring geriatric rehabilitation.
Meeting a Growing National Need
Mayor Ron Huldai, who also serves as Chairman of the Tel Aviv Foundation, said the project addresses one of Israel’s most pressing healthcare priorities.
“The establishment of the new Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital is another significant step toward strengthening Israel’s rehabilitation healthcare system,” Huldai said.
“Tel Aviv-Yafo, a leading city in public health, is mobilizing to address rehabilitation needs, which have become increasingly urgent for wounded soldiers, trauma victims, and others seeking a real opportunity to return to an independent and fulfilling life.”
Huldai said the Jusidman Family Charitable Foundation’s gift reflects confidence in both the city and the Tel Aviv Foundation’s ability to deliver transformational public projects.
“The generous donation of Jusidman Family Charitable Foundation reflects deep trust in the ability of the city of Tel Aviv-Yafo and the Tel Aviv Foundation to lead transformative initiatives,” he said.
“Through the Tel Aviv Foundation, we are implementing a vision of health, resilience, and hope that will impact the lives of Tel Aviv residents and Israeli citizens for many years to come.”
Strategic Philanthropy
According to project leaders, the Jusidman Family Charitable Foundation’s contribution represents a substantial portion of the hospital’s construction costs and was instrumental in allowing the project to move forward.
The donation forms part of the Tel Aviv Foundation’s “Hope Strategy,” launched during the foundation’s 50th anniversary year to support projects designed to strengthen resilience and quality of life across the city.
Igal Jusidman, representing the Jusidman Family Charitable Foundation, said the family viewed rehabilitation medicine as one of Israel’s most critical healthcare priorities.
“For many years, rehabilitation medicine did not receive the attention it deserved within Israel’s healthcare system,” Jusidman said.
“It took a long and painful war to remind us of the critical role rehabilitation plays in restoring lives, dignity, and independence.”
He said the family’s decision reflects appreciation for Israelis who have sacrificed in defense of the country.
“Through the Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital, we hope to contribute to the recovery of those who have defended Israel and paid a heavy personal price in its service.”
“By helping create a world-class rehabilitation facility, we seek to honor their sacrifice and support their journey toward healing. This is our way of saying: Thank you for your service.”
Expanding Israel’s Rehabilitation Infrastructure
Dr. Hila Oren, Chief Executive Officer of the Tel Aviv Foundation, described the project as an example of how strategic philanthropy can transform public healthcare.
“In its 50th year, the Tel Aviv Foundation has chosen to place hope at the center of its work,” Oren said.
“The generous donation from the Jusidman Family Charitable Foundation demonstrates how strategic philanthropy, led by the Tel Aviv Foundation, can turn an urban vision into a reality that changes lives and strengthens the resilience of Tel Aviv-Yafo and the State of Israel.”
Professor Nachman Ash, Chairman of the Reuth Association and former Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Health, said demand for rehabilitation services continues to grow rapidly.
“Our longstanding partnership with the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality and the Tel Aviv Foundation is deeply moving and especially critical to establishing a national strategic project to advance rehabilitation and geriatric care in Israel,” Ash said.
He noted that recent events, combined with demographic changes, have significantly increased demand for rehabilitation and geriatric services nationwide.
“The hospital already serves patients from across Israel, and thanks to the generous donation of the Jusidman Family Charitable Foundation, we will be able to significantly increase the number of rehabilitation and geriatric patients treated and substantially improve hospitalization conditions,” he said.
Ash added that discussions continue with Israel’s Ministries of Health and Finance regarding the final scope of government participation in the project.
A National Healthcare Investment
Reuth Rehabilitation Hospital is affiliated with the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University and has earned an international reputation for excellence in rehabilitation medicine.
Its current programs include orthopedic, neurological, head injury, and respiratory rehabilitation, as well as geriatric care, and it operates Israel’s largest day rehabilitation center.
The hospital also operates a specialized post-trauma rehabilitation center that treats survivors of the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks and veterans of Israel’s ongoing military operations.
When completed, the Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital is expected to become one of Israel’s most important healthcare institutions, providing advanced rehabilitation services for generations to come while strengthening the country’s ability to care for wounded soldiers, trauma victims, and an aging population.
The project also represents one of the largest recent examples of strategic philanthropy supporting public healthcare in Israel, demonstrating how partnerships between charitable foundations, municipalities, and public institutions can help address national priorities while expanding access to world-class medical care.
