Purpose in Practice: Healing with Heart in a Region Divided

Learn how Rambam provides healing for all, regardless of religion, nationality, or background—including Syrian refugees and Palestinian children. What it really takes to lead a nonprofit with both heart and business sense. Naomi shares her journey from law to leadership, and why boundary-setting, mentorship, and fundraising savvy Here are three things you’ll learn in this episode:Why Rambam Medical Center operates one of the most advanced underground hospitals in the world — Naomi explains how Rambam’s innovative underground facility was designed to protect patients and staff while maintaining full hospital operations during emergencies.Built to withstand wartime conditions, this facility allows life-saving care to continue—even during missile strikes — Discover how Rambam’s engineering and logistics enable uninterrupted medical care when conflict reaches northern Israel.How medical care can bridge divides in times of conflict — Hear how Rambam’s commitment to treating all patients—regardless of background—serves as a model for unity and humanity amid tension.About Naomi Reinharz and AFORAM: - Website: https://aforam.org/ - Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-reinharz-esq-3a40751a Penji's WebsiteSubscribe to Penji’s YouTube Channel

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In this episode of Unified Purpose, host Daniela speaks with Naomi Reinharz, CEO of American Friends of Rambam Medical Center, a nonprofit that raises critical support for Israel’s largest hospital in the north. From her early career as a commercial litigator in New York to leading global nonprofit efforts, Naomi shares what it means to truly find purpose in your work—and how Rambam delivers world-class care across faiths, borders, and conflicts. Discover how Rambam treats everyone—from Israeli citizens to Syrian civilians and Palestinian children—with dignity and compassion, even during times of war. Naomi also discusses the importance of trauma recovery, medical innovation, and how the hospital’s fully functional underground medical facility continues to save lives during ongoing rocket attacks in the region. Whether you’re passionate about humanitarian aid, nonprofit leadership, or healthcare equity, this conversation sheds light on the intersection of compassion, innovation, and resilience.

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