The center houses enhanced healthcare and rehabilitation services as well as a therapeutic garden
Netanya, ISRAEL, January 2, 2025 — Yad Sarah, Israel’s leading non-governmental healthcare and social services organization, celebrated the dedication and naming of the organization’s Netanya branch as the “Susser Center” on December 26th, 2024. The unveiling honored the facility’s role in expanding the reach of Yad Sarah’s healthcare and rehabilitation services to residents of Netanya and the surrounding Sharon region.
Named in honor of the late David Susser, guests of the event included Yad Sarah Founder, Rabbi Uri Lupolianski; Rabbi Moshe Chaim Lau; Deputy Mayor of Netanya, Tali Mulner; Yad Sarah CEO, Moshe Cohen; Executive Director of Friends of Yad Sarah USA, Adele Goldberg; and Trustee of the Susser Family Trust, Michael Greenberg.
Established through a generous donation from the Susser family, the Susser Center serves as a regional hub, offering a comprehensive range of health, rehabilitation, and welfare services. It features a new therapeutic garden designed to provide patients and their families with a relaxing environment, cutting-edge rehabilitation facilities, advanced medical and at-home hospital equipment lending, and community support programs such as pro-bono legal work for the elderly and life story documentation.
During the ceremony, attendees explored the therapeutic garden, which serves as a place of healing for patients and their families. In a symbolic act, donors planted commemorative plants in the garden, highlighting their vital role in bringing the center to life.
Netanya’s Deputy Mayor, Tali Mulner, expressed her gratitude on behalf of the city and its residents. She highlighted the decades of Yad Sarah’s contributions to the community, noting how the new center, made possible through the generosity of the Susser family, further enhances the quality of life for residents in the region.
The event was emceed by Philip Bendheim, Head of International Affairs at Yad Sarah and a Director of its International Board of Overseers, and a board member of Friends of Yad Sarah USA. It featured a presentation by Rabbi Uri Lupolianski, Founder of Yad Sarah, and a special prayer led by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Lau. The prayer, dedicated to the safe return of Israel’s hostages and soldiers, resonated deeply with the current atmosphere of hope and resilience in Israel.
“I am honored to unveil this dedication honoring the Susser family’s gift which facilitated the renovation of this branch to meet the growing needs of the people in the city and surrounding communities,” said Michael Greenberg, Trustee of the Susser Family Trust. “The events of the past 14 months in Israel have made this event even more meaningful and inspiring as we increase the capacity to bring hope, healing and support to those who need it the most. I hope this gift brings enduring care to all of you.”
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About Yad Sarah
Yad Sarah, the leading volunteer-staffed organization in Israel, provides a vital array of compassionate health and home care services for people of all ages.
Founded in 1976, Yad Sarah has over 120 branches, including 12 Logistic Centers, throughout Israel staffed by more than 7,000 volunteers. Although the organization is best known for its extensive lending service for medical equipment, its volunteers also drive its wheelchair-accessible vans, reach out to the homebound, advocate for the elderly at risk for abuse, provide in-home geriatric dental care, staff its play center, and more. Nearly every family in Israel has been impacted or helped by Yad Sarah. Yad Sarah saves Israel’s healthcare system over NIS 5.5 billion ($1.5 billion USD) each year through its home hospitalization equipment lending services.
To support the organization’s ongoing efforts and learn more about its initiatives, visit yadsarah.org
