Yossi Erblich (born in 1977) is a founder and chairman of the "LeMa'anchem" nonprofit organization, which specializes in medical consulting.[1]

Yossi Erblich
יוסי ערבליך
Born1977 (age 46–47)
Antwerp, Belgium
Education
Known forfounder and chairman of the "LeMa'anchem" nonprofit organization
Awards
Getting the Presidential Volunteer Medal in 2022

Early life

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Erblich was born in Antwerp, Belgium, to businessman Shimon Erblich. In his youth, he immigrated to Israel and lived in Tel Aviv. He studied at Beit HaTalmud [he] and Ponevezh Yeshivos.[2]

In 1996, he began his activities in the medical field after encountering issues with the medical treatment provided to his uncle, Aharon Rosenfeld, the Rebbe of Pinsk-Karlin.[3]

Erblich has connections in both general and ultra-Orthodox politics and is considered by the Lithuanian ultra-Orthodox community close to their late leader, Rabbi Steinman, and the leaders who succeeded him.[2]

Career

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In 2017, he founded the "LeMa'anchem" organization. Despite not having formal medical education, he offers medical knowledge gained from his experience[4] and connections with doctors in Israel and abroad.

In October 2019, following the controversy surrounding the fundraising event for the Ezra Lemarpeh nonprofit organization by consultant Elimelech Firer, Erblich published a letter supporting Firer's actions.[5]

In 2017, Erblich founded the "LeMa'anChem" organization that provides medical consulting.[3] Among the active doctors in the organization are Beni Davidson, head of the medical department of the organization and former director of the Emergency Division at the Ministry of Health, who serves as the head of the organization's medical team.[6] Additionally, volunteers include Yosef Peres, the director of Schneider Children's Medical Center (serving as the organization's president).[6]

As part of the "Doctors in Reserve" initiative, about 200 doctors from around the world are active in providing advice and assistance on various medical questions.[7] In 2023, there were over 20,000 inquiries to the organization.[8]

In 2021, during the COVID-19, the organization launched an information campaign for the ultra-Orthodox community and encouraged the public to get vaccinated.[9] Erblich received a certificate of appreciation from the Ministry of Health for these efforts.[3]

In February 2021, together with Asher Zureyvin, Erblich established the LeMa’anChem Children's Rehabilitation Center in Bnei Brak.[10]

In early 2023, Erblich met with Sheikh Muwafaq Tarif, the head of the Druze community in Israel. They discussed the involvement of Druze doctors and interns volunteering for LeMa’anchem and the organization's support for patients in Arab countries without diplomatic ties to Israel.[11]

Since October 7, 2023, the organization has been operating in emergency mode.[12] In March 2024, the organization held a committee on medical innovation at the Weizmann Institute of Science. During the conference, a ceremony was held to honor medical teams for their work during Operation Iron Swords.[13][14]

Awards and recognition

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In 2019, Erblich gained public attention through posts by Gal Gadot and Mali Levi, who thanked him for his assistance in providing medical guidance and consultation.[15][16][17]

In December 2021, at an event held in Russia, Erblich received a certificate of appreciation from Russian President Vladimir Putin and the "We Are Together" organization for his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.[18][19]

In June 2022, he received the Presidential Volunteer Medal [he] from President Isaac Herzog for his work with the "LeMa’anChem" organization.[6] Following the award, a tribute evening was held in his honor.[20][21][22] In August 2023, Erblich met with New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who expressed his appreciation for the fact that "LeMa’anChem" provides medical assistance and guidance to people regardless of religion, race, or gender.[23]

In September 2022, he was chosen as one of the Heroes of the Year by the Israel National Lottery.[24]

In May 2024, Erblich was selected to light a torch on Israel's 76th Independence Day.[3][25]

Personal life

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Erblich is married to Rachel. They have six children.[6]

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References

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  1. ^ "Yossi Erblich". www.israelhayom.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  2. ^ a b "היועצים החרדים: ה'אורים ותומים' ואחיין האדמו"ר שמקורב לגדולי הדור - בחדרי חרדים". www.bhol.co.il (in Hebrew). 2018-04-01. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  3. ^ a b c d Ynetnews (2024-05-06). "Head of medical aid NGO to light Independence Day torch". Ynetnews. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  4. ^ "עורך הדין הבכיר בראיון לעיתון לשכת עורכי הדין: "הרב ערבליך עילוי" - בחדרי חרדים". www.bhol.co.il (in Hebrew). 2019-01-07. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  5. ^ "היועץ הרפואי יוצא להגנת עמיתו - הרב פירר - בחדרי חרדים". www.bhol.co.il (in Hebrew). 2019-10-31. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  6. ^ a b c d layer (2022-05-07). "Rabbi Yossi Erblich, founder and chairman of the "LEMAANCHEM" non-profit organization, that provides voluntary medical counsel and direction, received the Presidential Award for Volunteering; the "LEMAANCHEM" non-profit organization has been accompanied voluntarily since its establishment by Adv. Yoav Caspi, head of the firm's Corporate Law Department". AYR. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  7. ^ "פרופ' איתן שטיין מצטרף ל'רופאים במילואים'". www.inn.co.il (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  8. ^ "גוגל למענכם - וואלה כסף". וואלה (in Hebrew). 2023-03-08. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  9. ^ Erblich, Yossi. "Do what the government is afraid to do". www.israelhayom.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  10. ^ השבת, כיכר (2021-02-09). "מנכ"ל הביטוח הלאומי התפעל מילדי ." כיכר השבת (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  11. ^ "רופאים ומתמחים דרוזים יצטרפו למיזם רופאים במילואים של ארגון 'למענכם'". www.maariv.co.il (in Hebrew). 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  12. ^ "מאז פרוץ הלחימה מערך הייעוץ הרפואי של ארגון 'למענכם' מעניק תמיכה רחבה בעורף הישראל". www.maariv.co.il (in Hebrew). 2023-11-05. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  13. ^ "AI revolutionizing medicine: Sci-fi made reality at Israeli confab". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2024-04-02. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  14. ^ Damari, Havatzelet (2024-03-24). "Revolutionizing healthcare, Israel hosts first-ever AI in medicine conference". Ynetnews. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  15. ^ "מדוע הסלבס מפרגנים לעסקן מבני ברק?". www.israelhayom.co.il (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  16. ^ אוחנה, איציק (2019-08-29). "הידוענית הישראלית פירגנה לעסקן ה." כיכר השבת (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  17. ^ "יעל בר זוהר מספרת על הרב שהציל את החיים של אביה". כיפה (in Hebrew). 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  18. ^ השבת, כיכר (2021-12-10). "יוסי ערבליך קיבל תעודת הוקרה בינ." כיכר השבת (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  19. ^ "סיוע לאלפי חולי קורונה מדי יום: תעודת הוקורה ליו"ר 'למענכם' יוסי ערבליך - וואלה חדשות". וואלה (in Hebrew). 2021-12-12. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  20. ^ אוחנה, איציק (2022-07-02). "היועץ הרפואי יוסי ערבליך קיבל פר." כיכר השבת (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  21. ^ "למענכם: ערב הוקרה מיוחד נערך ליועץ הרפואי יוסי ערבליך - וואלה כסף". וואלה (in Hebrew). 2022-07-03. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  22. ^ "נתניהו: אני מברך את הרב יוסי ערבליך לרגל קבלת ״אות הנשיא ל…". חדשות מבזק לייב (in Hebrew). 2022-06-15. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  23. ^ "ראש עיריית ניו יורק יעתיק את פעילות "למענכם" בארה"ב? - וואלה כסף". וואלה (in Hebrew). 2023-08-24. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  24. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  25. ^ Lori (2024-05-07). "Rabbi Yossi Erblich, founder and chairman of Lema'anchem non-profit organization - which our firm has been accompanying since its foundation - was selected to light a torch on Israel's 76th Independence Day". AYR. Retrieved 2024-07-02.