The history of this organization called “Magen Lachole”, in English “Shield for the Sick” began in the 1990s, with a righteous rabbi who spent months in the hospital with of a friend who became ill.  In this period he accumulated great experience in the medical field, understanding all the complex bureaucracies of the public health system in Israel. From this moment on, the organization began, aiming to support families and patients in such a difficult time with a free consultation to better understand the public health system in Israel.  Additionally, the organization serves to help refer patients and families to the appropriate doctors and treatments for each type of disease.