By Reporter staff

The Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton will hold a 10/7 commemorative service and speaker on Sunday, October 5, at 10 am, at Temple Israel. Dr. Yehezkel Caine, president of Herzog Medical Center in Jerusalem, will speak virtually about the work being done at Herzog’s Israel Center for the Treatment of Psychotrauma with survivors, soldiers and families. The event is co-sponsored by Beth David Synagogue, Temple Concord and Temple Israel. Click here or see the JFGB's webpage to register.
According to its website, “Herzog’s Israel Center for the Treatment of Psychotrauma maintains one of the most effective treatment and research centers in Israel. It has become an international resource center and works closely with trauma specialists throughout the world. Today, it is a nationwide leader in helping individuals cope with the trauma of terrorist violence, rocket attacks and war. The Trauma Center has become the key magnet providing trauma counseling services, therapy and educational seminars in Jerusalem and throughout Israel.”
Before being appointed as president of the center, Caine was its director general from 1995 until the beginning of 2021. His previous experience includes more than 20 years in various command, flying and professional positions in the Israeli Air Force, including surgeon general (chief medical officer) of the Air Force. His studies include medicine and a residency in general surgery at the Hebrew University Medical School in Jerusalem. In addition, he has been a visiting lecturer in medicine at Harvard Medical School and a visiting scientist at MIT in Boston. Caine was also a Fellow of the Department of Aerospace Medicine at Ohio State University.
“It is important for our community to come together in a meaningful way to remember the atrocities of October 7th and pray for the hostages. I hope everyone will come out for this special event,” said Shelley Hubal, executive director of the Federation. “Dr. Caine’s presentation is certain to be moving and informative.” 
To watch a video about Herzog hospital, click here. To watch a video about an IDF soldier’s injury and recovery at Herzog, click here.