Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about medical care and services during your studies in Israel.

Call the secretary to check when the doctor will be visiting your yeshiva, or contact the nearest clinic to book an appointment with a family doctor.

From Sunday to Thursday, you may also visit the duty doctor at the Ramat Shlomo Clinic (14 Chazon Ish St.) without an appointment, between 3:00 PM and 10:00 PM.

Visit your nearest clinic during operating hours and request a throat swab at the nurse’s station or from the doctor.

Schedule an appointment at the Agripas Clinic lab (open Sunday–Thursday, 6:30 AM–11:30 AM), or at any other nearby clinic (check availability in advance).

Results are available from the doctor during on-site visits at your yeshiva, from any doctor or nurse, or by contacting the secretary.

Speak with the doctor during his visiting hours at your yeshiva.

If you cannot wait until morning, call *3555 ext. 4 to consult with a nurse. If necessary, they will direct you to an emergency room.

If the wait exceeds 30 minutes, you may go directly to urgent care or the ER.

Remember to note the phone number you called from for follow-up and exemption from ER fees.

Any open clinic with a nurse’s station.

  • Visit the duty doctor at the Ramat Shlomo Clinic (14 Chazon Ish St.)

  • or call *3555 ext. 4 to request a referral to Yad Sarah or Terem Urgent Care.

Call *3555 ext. 4 and request a referral to urgent care.

If the wait exceeds 30 minutes, go directly to urgent care.

Remember to note the phone number you called from for follow-up and ER fee exemption.

Always try to get a referral from a doctor to avoid unnecessary costs.

  • Morning/afternoon: consult a clinic doctor for faster processing.

  • Evening (7:00–11:00 PM): go to Yad Sarah (124 Herzl St.) or Terem Urgent Care.

  • Night (11:00 PM–8:00 AM): go to Terem or the hospital ER (note: ER wait times are usually longer).

A dedicated secretary is available to assist yeshiva students with scheduling and other health needs.

Sunday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM – Mrs. Klein, 055-555-5555.

Get a referral from the yeshiva doctor or any family doctor, and book the appointment through the secretary.

Ask the visiting doctor during his yeshiva hours, or any available doctor.

Obtain a referral from the visiting doctor or your family doctor, then schedule at a clinic that offers X-ray services.

You can visit any dental clinic with available appointments.

Please note: dental care is not covered by the insurance.

  • Life-threatening (no EpiPen available): Call MDA (101) or United Hatzalah (1221) immediately.

     

  • Mild (rash or itching): Visit a doctor. If fever appears, call *3555 ext. 4 to consult with a nurse.

Contact the secretary to issue a replacement.

Medications are available at Maccabi Pharm or Super-Pharm branches across the country.