At the beginning of the 20th century, even before the establishment of the state, a number of hospitals were established in Haifa, which included, among others, the "Ezra" hospital, the "Ethin" hospital, later the Bnei Zion hospital, the Italian hospital, the Molda maternity hospital, the old Carmel hospital, and more. Back in the 19th century, when the Templars came to Haifa in 1868, Dr. Johannes Schmitt opened a pharmacy and clinic.
The Italian Hospital
At the turn of the century in 1907, the National Association for Aid to Italian Missionaries established the Italian Hospital, which was designed to help pilgrims visiting the country and to serve the population all over the Palestinian Territories. First, the hospital was located on Shibat Zion St. and then moved to its current location at 106 Maginis Boulevard.
During the Second World War the building became a military hospital and at the end of the war it was returned to its owners and today it is operated by Franciscan nuns and specializes in oncology, surgery and orthopedics.
Hadassah Hospital in Haifa - Later Bnei Zion Hospital
The Bnei Zion Medical Center, which was actually established in the 20s of the 20th century, by the Hadassah Medical Association, served as the first hospital for the Jewish community in Haifa until the establishment of the state and was located next to the old Technion at the intersection of the streets Shmariahu Levin 30, corner of Ben Shemen (Beit Yehuda Atin).
In the 30s, ownership passed from Hadassah to the Jewish Community Committee. A decade later he moved to his current residence. The building was built in the eclectic and luxurious style typical of the 20s. During the struggle against the mandate government's white paper, it was the only Jewish hospital in Haifa. Later, the building was declared a house for conservation within the Haifa Municipality's houses.
Batar Private Hospital
In 1926, the doctors, the Bather couple, established a private hospital that served as a maternity hospital and for surgical operations at 39 Pevzner St. It is said that hundreds of babies were stolen from this hospital. Today, the Pevzner Nursing Home is located there. The year 1934 was particularly fruitful because the hospital was established "Ezra" and the "Molda" maternity hospital.
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Ezera Hospital, located on Sderot Zion 54 (Mountain Street at the time) is a stone building founded and managed by the Ezera Society of German Jews and designed by the architect Alexander Braveld in a Land of Israel style that combines traditional European construction, Eastern Hebrew construction and Jewish motifs. Today the building is part of the Bahá'í compound.
Molada Maternity Hospital
As mentioned in the same year, the Mulda Maternity Hospital was opened, which is now the Rotenberg Guest House at 82 Hanasi Boulevard. At the time, Hasnavar Street was built in an international style. It was established on a lot owned by Luba and Tova Segal and operated until 1958. It was founded by the gynecologist Dr. Rudolf Meyer and the gynecologist Dr. Pinia Rotenberg. Dr. Pinia Rotenberg left after a while and established the maternity home "Mothers".
"Mothers" maternity hospital
A mother's maternity home was established on Hasnavar Street, today's 19 Sderot Hanasi, it was active between 1945 and 1963. In the first 10 years of its operation, 1,500 babies were born in the maternity home. In the days when he was active, there was a large tent in the courtyard, which was given to Dr. Rotenberg as a gift from King Abdullah, ruler of Jordan, and the Queen of Jordan came to give birth in this institution to the princes of the dynasty. Many years later, the building was used as a boarding school (I still remember it) and later as a gymnasium Carmel. Right now it's standing empty, and it looks like they'll start renovating soon.
Old Carmel Hospital
Also the old Carmel Hospital that was founded in the 30s. It was originally in Horuv 2. The building was designed by the architect Moshe Gerstel. in the international style.
It has two wings connected by a staircase and an elongated window with Belgian profiles. Apparently originally intended to be a hotel. Today it serves as the outpatient clinics of Carmel Hospital. Recently there is talk that the Carmel Hospital of today, which sits on Michal Street, will be moved to Kiryat Ata in the near future.
Old Carmel Hospital - 2 Horev St
There are other hospitals in Haifa with an interesting history, which I will expand on another time, such as the Rambam Hospital that was built back in the 30s, in an area located between the Carmelite monastery in the Bat Galim neighborhood, and the port they established at the time.
Thus we got a glimpse into the first years of the hospitals in Haifa, before the establishment of the State of Israel during the Mandate period. Today in Israel there are about 30 general hospitals scattered throughout the country
In this article, I used the Wikipedia website, the Haifa municipality website, hospital websites and more.
Hello Sabrina
Thanks for the detailed and very interesting list. Is there anywhere to preserve the admission documents of the maternity hospitals
There I can and will be allowed to look for my birth certificate
Thank you very much for the reference to a source of information
Best regards Rachel Nof
Haifa
Check who lives today in the historic Beit Itin in Hadar Carmel and you will understand where Haifa is headed.
Rambam Hospital - was established as a military hospital for the three British branches in the area - the British Navy, the British Army, the Royal Air Force - and the British government.
The hospital did not have a name at the time, but a number and a military letter code.
When my father enlisted in the British Navy in 1934 (and he was 12 years old), he passed the medical tests at the hospital that is now called Rambam.
When they had wounded during the training period at the Morta naval base (today there stands the Museum of Enlistment and the Navy) they transferred them to the military hospital - today Rambam.
I too was born in the "Batar" hospital in 1948, and later I also studied the HHS and secretarial studies there.
An exciting article.
Isn't it time for Dr. Hamsa to bring back the ambulance?
There was no founder and no manager
However, his contribution as deputy director until his escape in 1948 together with the ambulance full of medicines and medical equipment - something that paralyzed the hospital - was great.
You did not mention the Rambam Hospital, the one who founded it was a Druze doctor from Lebanon, Dr. Hamza
Batar Hospital was indeed and remains on Pevzner Street (above the rabbinical offices on Arlozorov Street.
I was born there in 1945 and later also my sister in 1952.
Please also add Rothschild Hospital to the interesting review.
Indeed a piece of history from our childhood.
Well done and thank you!
The old Carmel Hospital was a home for new immigrants to which the children of Vahran arrived
The article is exciting
On May 1, 1953 I was born in "Amhot". I was circumcised in a tent donated by Abdullah.
I too was born in Timhot in May 1961, 8 years after my brother who was born in the same place in the king's tent!
Mothers Maternity Hospital I was born there, 6/1948. It's nice to remind us all of the hospitals and maternity homes of the past. And what's interesting is that King Abdullah donated money to the special house. I read that his wife gave birth there
Mothers Maternity Hospital I was born there, 6/1948. It's nice to remind us all of the hospitals and maternity homes of the past.
I was born in Little Hadassah in Samaria in 1942
The article is indeed moving. I was born in a maternal hospital on May 1, 1953 in Abdullah's tent and I was circumcised
I was born in mothers. 1946
I was born in the motherland. Later I was brought there due to an injury. At the age of 7 in 1945 and I was hospitalized in the maternity ward. The irony of fate.
Indeed, Dr. Ruthenberg was a member of the Hagana, and as such Hagana's wounded from clandestine activities were first given primary aid at the Rothschild hospital and then quickly moved for further treatment to Imahuth hospital before the British could haunt them.
Thanks to all the respondents, tomorrow the article will be updated according to the important things you added
Sabrina
Naftali, my dearest friend
Thank you for your words, you too, a poet and writer and journalist who helps a lot of people
Sabrina
Hello Salah, thanks for your comments. The information came from various sources and not necessarily Wikipedia
I would love to know what you suggest
All the best
Sabrina
An instructive historical review, kudos to Sabrina the poet, painter, photographer, history researcher and ornithologist!
array, admire in brave friendship.
Naftali
In the Wikipedia entry "Carmel Medical Center" it is explicitly stated:
"The initiator of the establishment of the hospital and who served as its director for 25 years was Dr. Gerhard Rosenkranz, born in Germany, who immigrated to Israel in 1933." Therefore, (architect?) Dan Stav is right in his comment. It was actually architect Brown when he copied half the entry from Wikipedia - no Copied the reference to the first director. The building was designed by architect Gerstel in 1935, but only in 1944 was it converted into a hospital and in 1947 a new wing was built for it, designed by architect Yanovitz. But don't worry - Haifa Municipality will destroy this building as well - by approving a monstrous new building next to it and prohibiting modest construction in the rear of this building so that it can be converted to a new use worthy of such a historic building.
Thanks to the responders
Dan, you are right and thanks for the important information you added now I have learned something new too
Thank you all
Shabbat Shalom
Sabrina
Great article
Well done
I was born in Molda and so was my sister. We lived at Znovar 103, it is right in front of and today it is a shoe for the Haifa Municipality and is not maintained.
It would have been appropriate to add Rambam's first building, how can this important building be omitted
An interesting and thought provoking article. Thanks to the writer
The idea to establish Carmel Hospital was my father's, the late Dr. Rosencrantz. He also served as its first director (1945-1970). It was appropriate to mention his contribution in the article, but it seems that the current Carmel Hospital management also forgot about it.
I was born in "Ezra" so and so years ago. For some reason, all these years I thought it was "Ezra" after a Jewish sage from the time of the expulsion from Spain. It was only about two years ago that I realized that I was wrong.
I had the honor and came to the world at Batar Hospital.
Thank you very much Rafi and Shabbos Shalom
Interesting history, Sabina de Rita. Very important article. Shalom and blessed to you.