Threads of Giving Gala 2026

Dr. Mohayya Khilfeh was born and raised in Nablus, Palestine. After earning her medical degree from the College of Medicine in Baghdad, she returned to Nablus and practiced as a pediatrician there from 1968–1989, helping thousands of children. For many years, she was the only pediatrician in Nablus and would often see 60 or more patients per day.

She recently retired after practicing as a pediatrician in Chicago, where she currently resides. Her medical career included serving as Clinical Director of Humana Health Center at River Oaks in Calumet City and as chairwoman of pediatrics at Ingalls Hospital in Harvey, Illinois. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as several other professional societies.

Dr. Khilfeh’s philanthropy has supported causes throughout the world, including the Jerusalem Fund, Friends of Nablus, the National Arab American Medical Association, where she served as president of the Illinois chapter, An-Najah University in Nablus, and others. She is a leader and community builder who believes wholeheartedly in equal access to healthcare and education and in nurturing the next generation.