JRF Global Initiatives
JRF Global Initiative assists in leading medical missions internationally as well as gathering support and supplies for those in need. The JRF Global Initiative has helped those affected by natural disasters, helped to build a school in Haiti, and has lead several medical missions in Cuba, Ukraine and Haiti over the past 20 years. Recently, the war between Israel and Hamas has left many residents in need of supplies, shelter, and medicine. It is the goal of the JRF to raise funds for those in need and send it directly to Israel through a formed coalition.
Missions
Ukraine
Ukraine was the very first program that was run by JRF in which we began our medical missions internationally. Dr. Goldsmith along with other US based Physicians volunteered time during this medical mission in Ukraine that provided medical care and supplies to the children’s clinic, Tzivos Hashem. The Country’s leadership requested that we come as there was a need in the underserved community for medical care.
Israel
This was a visit to Israel where Dr. Goldsmith, the Minister of Health Hon Nissim Dahan and Dr. Eric Karsenty trained US Physicians to be able to handle emergencies in the military field as well as during natural and medical disasters.
Cuba
This was taken in 2008 when Dr. Goldsmith traveled to Cuba and brought over medical supplies. He visited three synagogues as well as the schools there and discussed the medical needs of the country with its leadership.
Haiti
These two pictures show Dr. Goldsmith assisting with this Medical Mission to Haiti. He, alongside of US based Optometrists flew to an area just outside of Port-O-Prince to provide free eye exams, treat any disorders, and provide free eyeglasses to school aged children, as there was a great need in the community. As a result of the visit, Dr. Goldsmith along with Haitian dignitaries built a school for children as there was a need to expand educational capacity in that area.
Dominican Republic
