Professor Jean Rappaport, an Israeli pediatrician from Nazareth Illit, has
been recognized by the United States Congress as one of the 500 most
influential medical leaders of the 21st Century. The US Congress recognized
Professor Rappaport for his development of innovative treatments for many
childhood diseases, as well as for his prolific written work in the field of
pediatrics, including 30 books and more than 500 professional articles on
child development and childhood allergies.

the University of Leningrad, where he ultimately became the Head Chair and
Director of the University’s pediatric clinic. The Professor currently works
and resides in Nazareth Illit, where he received the Congressional award last
week.

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