Who We Are
American Friends of Schneider inspires engagement, partnership and philanthropic support for Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel
American Friends of Schneider
Investing in the future of pediatric care
Mission
Provide life-saving care to every child, regardless of their background or circumstances.
American Friends of Schneider directly supports the mission of Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel in leading the future of pediatric care with advanced research, life-saving medicine, and exceptional patient-centric compassion.
A Story of Extraordinary Vision and Generosity
In the 1980s, visionary American philanthropists Helen and Irving Schneider recognized the need for a world-class pediatric center in Israel that was modeled after leading children’s research hospitals in the United States.
Helen Schneider
c.a. 1988
Irving Schneider
c.a. 1995
Today, Schneider Children's is Israel's only standalone children's hospital and the country's most advanced pediatric medical center. It's the go-to hospital for children needing critical care across Israel and the Middle East.
To understand Schneider Children's, visit the waiting room. Helen and Irving Schneider understood something basic: when a child is sick, everything else falls away. In that room, parents from every background see themselves in one another.
