about us

The Mehubarim Association was founded to support cancer patients, ages 20-35.
The Association was founded under the initiative and leadership of Jacob Hershkowitz, in 2015, and it unites patients from all over Israel.

The main objective of the organization is to connect between patients of this age group, with the fun activities of life, stopped and changed because of cancer. The organization was founded out of an understanding that the adult group also has a need and right to go to fun and challenging activities in order to relieve themselves from the harsh routine of therapy. This age group copes with difficulties and detachment from their dynamic life routine. Their entire existence is dedicated to fighting this illness and trying to maintain optimism and livelihood in their journey.

The main concept is to embrace the patients and their families in the journey of coping with cancer and with the damages inflicted upon them in various aspects. Treating cancer requires great time and efforts, and entails hospitalization, surgery, chemotherapy, radiations and more. It requires patience and a supportive atmosphere all along the way. Mehubarim is a partner for this journey. It supports, shares and accompanies the patients and their families.

The Association is active in two, divergent aspects. In the group aspect – shared meetings for all group members. In the personal aspect – personal guidance for each patient. Each group of patients has a guide who keeps constant connection with the patient. This warm and supportive bond enables providing concrete support that fits the needs, the medical and the mental state of the patient.

The Association’s operation in the group aspect is characterized by fun activities all over the country, such as entertainment shows and small uplifting delights that empower the will to live. During these meetings, special bonds were created between the patients and the guiding team. This feeling grants strength and enables the patients to live, more comfortably, with cancer.

In addition, Mehubarim offers a wide range of mental and physical support, including: support groups, couples therapy, financial backup if possible, medication, speaking to experts, medical supplies, etc. The Association is based entirely on volunteers, who believe in the power of the joint connection and of sharing this journey.

Managment

CEO
Mr. Jacob Hershkowitz

Jacob Hershkowitz, from Jerusalem, volunteers for 30 years and accompanies cancer patients. In 2015, he initiated the Mechubarim Plus organization and serves as the living spirit behind it.
Jacob Hershkowitz personally contacts every patient and visit on a daily basis hospitals all over Israel. In his unique way, Jacob creates a special bond with the patients, supporting and consulting them, advising and accompanying them and their families. Jacob gives them the support and feeling that they are not facing this illness alone.

Jacob also connects the patients with other younger patients coping with the disease and creates a supporting, loving and hugging community. His activities assisted and still assist many cancer patients in Israel.

President
Prof. Dror Meirov

Prof. Meirov serves as the global president of fertility preservation and specializes in OB/GYN and fertility. He is responsible for preserving fertility and manages the research lab in the Sheba Tel Hashomer hospital. In addition, he serves as professor of OB/GYN in the Tel Aviv University medical school. Prof. Dror Meirov is a leading researcher of fertility and receiver of many prestigious awards, including an award on behalf of the American Society of Fertility and on behalf of the Israeli Society of Fertility, and an award on behalf of the OB/GYN Association. In addition to his vast activity in fertility, he serves as manager of the gynecological clinic for breast cancer patients in Sheba.

Michal Stern

Chair

Efrat Ashkenazi

Board member and administration

Tal Maimon Amira

Managing director

Noga Weinstock

Digital maneger

Keren Arfi

Medical staff

Yohai Asael

Legal counselor

Avigdor Ben-Yehuda

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