Ezer Mizion
עזר מציון | |
 An Ezer Mizion ambulance delivers a wheelchair-using patient to his medical check-up at Bikur Cholim Hospital, Jerusalem. | |
| Formation | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-profit |
| Headquarters |  Israel |
| Services | Medical and social support services for the sick, disabled, and elderly |
| Volunteers | 10,000 |
| Award | Israel Prize for lifetime achievement (2008) |
Ezer Mizion or Ezer Mitzion (Hebrew: עזר מציון, literal translation: "Aid from Zion") is an Israeli health support organization offering a wide range of medical and social support services for Israel's sick, disabled and elderly.
Projects
Ezer Mizion, established in 1979, runs the world's largest Jewish Bone Marrow Donor Registry.[1] The registry was extended significantly by Moti and Bracha Ziser who founded "Oranit house," a center for cancer patients and their families.[2] It also operates specialized programs for special needs children, cancer patients and terror victims.[2]
Ezer Mizion has branches throughout Israel.[3] All of its services are free,[4] with 30,000 volunteers nationwide.[5]
Awards and recognition
In 2008, the organization was awarded the Israel Prize for lifetime achievement & special contribution to society and the State of Israel.[6][7]
See also
References
- ↑ Administrator (2018-05-24). "Ezer Mizion - Israel's Bone Marrow Registry". Anglo-List. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- 1 2 Liederman, Tobi (2016-07-18). "Moti Zisser & The Shopping Centers that Saved Lives - Ezer Mizion Canada". Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- ↑ "Ezer Mizion". Pioneers For A Cure. Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- ↑ "Ezer Mizion Scholarships | Give to Save a Life". Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- ↑ "About Ezer Mizion Israel | Ezer Mizion". Retrieved 2026-08-24.
- ↑ "Israel Prize Official Site (in Hebrew) - Recipient's C.V.'s".
- ↑ "Israel Prize Official Site (in Hebrew) - Judges' Rationale for Grant to Recipient".