Rahel Straus
1880–1963 (age 83)
Physician
Biography
Rahel Straus was one of the first female physicians in the Yishuv, tending to patients with both skill and gentle care. Her work bridged medicine and community outreach, ensuring that women and children received proper attention during turbulent times.
She was also a tireless advocate for women’s education and professional opportunity, inspiring countless young women to pursue their ambitions.