Bnai Zion participated in salute to israel parade on may 31
Over 25 Bnai Zion enthusiasts marched in support of the organization in the Salute to Israel Parade on Sunday, May 31 up Fifth Avenue.
Bnai Zion had a very vibrant, colorful banner truck and our participants wore BZ tshirts and hats. It was a wonderful celebration of Israel and very fine exposure for Bnai Zion.
Photos from this event can be seen here:
http://www.bnaizion.org/ny_gallery.php
russian division hosted annual celebration of israel on may 24
The annual Celebration of Israel hosted by the Bnai Zion Russian Division took place on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at the Bnai Zion House. Over 130 people attended, enjoying
a large art exhibition, guest speakers, a concert, food and wine and much more. It was an outstanding tribute to Israel and a beautiful turn-out for the Russian Division.
Photos from this event can be seen on the Russian Division photo gallery here: http://www.bnaizion.org/russian_gallery.php
A Big crowd turns out to hear israeli consul general at special
BZ program
The Bnai Zion auditorium was packed on Wednesday evening, February 11, with guests eager to hear from the Consul General of Israel in NY, Asaf Shariv. He gave a riveting analysis of the Israeli elections held on February 10, as well as in-depth insight into the Israeli political system, and he discussed other subjects related to strategic issues. Consul General Shariv also answered questions from the audience.
Bnai Zion was fortunate to have the Consul General as a guest speaker.
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NEWS FROM THE BNAI ZION MEDICAL CENTER
Prof. Garzuzi will lecture on cataracts and glaucoma among children.
An Israeli sailor was seriously wounded after being attacked by three watch-dogs in Zanzibar. He was saved thanks to the rabies vaccine he took in the hospital's Travel Medicine Clinic prior to his trip to Africa. When he returned to Israel he received two more injections of the vaccine to increase his level of immunity.
Prof. Potesman, head of the Travel Medicine Clinic, said that rabies is not rare in third world countries and generally in 100% of the cases - in which a person who is not vaccinated against rabies is bitten by a sick dog - it ends in death.
A unique echocardiogram - the only one of its kind in northern Israel - is being utilized to provide 3D imaging of the heart in real time and not in an invasive way.
For the first time the heart can be seen exactly as it is.
This analysis is critical for every patient with a valve or a structural problem, for for these patients, no other exam would be suitable.
The new equipment assists in detecting disturbances of the blood flow to the heart, and also allows presenting the heart virtually and looking at it from every angle in real time with various cuts. The equipment offers the best and most efficient treatment.
It has just been determined that snake's poison may assist stroke patients who can get treatment at the hospital within 6 hours of the event. The Neurology Department has confirmed that the poison of a snake assists in dissolving blood clots in the brain. This is based on data obtained during participation in international research testing the influence of materials - including snake's poison - on dissolving blood clots. The treatment is given to patients who arrive 3-6 hours from the occurrence of the stroke; they are treated by medication called TPA, whose effectiveness has been proven in medical research.
Recently two laparoscopic surgeries were performed using a new and advanced technique called 'single port' - one cut.
This new technique allows maximum results through only one cut, and leaves no scars. Previously, laparoscopic surgery required four cuts in the abdomen, while this new method, discovered last year, needs only a single cut through the navel.
Dr. Matter learned the technique in France and brought it to the Medical Center, which has special technology and equipment to allow the surgeon to work in a dynamic and flexible way while using different angles, in comparison to the single-angle equipment previously used.
Bnai Zion Endeavor Group Young Professionals held Party in NY
Young New Yorkers came out to support the Bnai Zion Medical Center’s Emergency Preparedness Campaign at the nightclub Branch on Sunday evening, December 28. Proceeds from the raffle and auction also benefited this campaign.
With an open bar, sumptuous Middle Eastern-Persian food provided by Colbeh Restaurant, a guest hypnotist and a talented DJ spinning the latest dance music, the event was a sparkling success for Bnai Zion and introduced many newcomers to our organization.
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5 Great Reasons to Contribute to Bnai Zion Now
#5: An outright gift to Bnai Zion will give you a Charitable Tax Deduction for the 2009 calendar year. Even though you may have had Capital Losses, those losses are limited to $3,000 per year and you cannot take the full tax benefit during the current tax year.
#4: Establishing a Planned Gift with Bnai Zion will give you a guaranteed income for life and reduce your stress related to the stock market.
#3: For donors who are age 70-1/2 or older, a direct rollover to Bnai Zion from your IRA account will meet your minimum mandatory distribution without having to declare it as additional income.
#2: With the fluctuation of the exchange rate between the dollar and the shekel, your contributions are more important than ever, as the dollar does not go as far as it used to in Israel.
AND - the # 1 reason to contribute to Bnai Zion now:
The satisfaction of knowing you helped make a difference in so many people's lives will help give you back that warm fuzzy feeling that the stock market has taken away.
 See another VIDEO PRESENTATION: Bnai Zion Medical Center on the frontlines during the 2006 war with
Hezbollah
Bnai Zion Brings over Half a Million  Dollars to OUR Projects in Israel During Our 100TH ANNIVERSARY Mission!
During our 100th Anniversary Mission to Israel from June 23 to July 3 we were able to give over a half a million dollars to our various projects. Thanks to the generosity of donors both past and present, we were able to provide substantial funds during each tour of our current projects, acquaint mission participants with our life-transforming work and give them first-hand knowledge of each establishment.
There is no better way to commemorate our centennial than to enable our projects to further their vital work and we know they will benefit from these additional funds.
National Awards Dinner Held at Roosevelt Hotel on Sunday, May 18
A large group turned out for our Centennial Celebration Dinner at the Roosevelt Hotel in NY.
The three honorees are shown below, left to right: June Walker, Hadassah Past President and Chairperson of the Conference of Presidents; Jack Grunspan, Bnai Zion Executive Vice-President, and the actress Tovah Feldshuh, recipient of the Ohav Shalom Award.
A new video highlighting Bnai Zion’s hundred years of accomplishments debuted at the dinner (and will soon be available on this website! Please check back soon.)
George W. Schaeffer, BZ National President,
presenting the Ohav Shalom award to Tovah Feldshuh.
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