Many Holocaust survivors in Israel find it difficult to navigate the local health system. This limits their access to essential medical services provided by hospitals and/or health funds. In many cases, they are unable to cope with bureaucratic and digital complexities, and in other cases, they are forced to wait for long periods for required tests and treatments, sometimes giving up altogether, arriving after their medical condition has deteriorated, and sadly, some even pass away while waiting.
The COVID-19 pandemic that broke out in March 2020 highlighted Holocaust survivors’ need for support in facing administrative and medical challenges. Their advanced age and required technological capabilities pose a serious challenge, and for this purpose, we established a comprehensive support and accessibility system for these precious people. To this end, we developed working relationships with public health systems throughout the country: health funds, hospitals, local government, municipalities, and welfare authorities. We partnered with key people in organizations and other associations operating in the same social field.
Funded exclusively by the generosity of our donors, Pink Glasses ensures that Holocaust survivors throughout Israel, can obtain quick, dedicated, and focused health care.
“The glass gives its color,
And the heart follows through.
Through black glass, the times are clouded,
Through pink, sunlight shall return.”
We chose the name ‘Pink Glasses’ inspired by Nathan Alterman’s 1935 poem, where he uses the color of glass to symbolize how we perceive reality – through black or pink glasses. We see ourselves as helping Holocaust survivors find moments of brightness in their daily lives – helping them to ‘see pink’ even in challenging times Through pink, sunlight shall return.
Pink Glasses thanks our supporters and partners. We send a special thank you to all the organizations that assist and have assisted us along the way in providing the best care possible to every survivor who reaches out to us.
A special thanks is sent to the Border Police, to the female and male fighters, who, between one combat mission and another in defending the people of Israel, found a place in their hearts and time to be there for the survivors.
Special thanks to the Claims Conference for the trust, cooperation and support.
Special thanks to Omer Tzofi, the designer of the font used on the website and logo of the “Point of View” project.
Our center operates Sunday to Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
