Monthly Archives: July 2016

Memory of fallen friend motivates life-saving

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Raphael Poch

Following the successful donation of an ambucycle in honor of his good friend Yoni Jesner, Ben Casper and others have once again taken up the mantel of commemorating their friend, who was murdered in a terror attack. The fatal attack, … Continue reading →

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How one life-saver empowers the lives of many

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Raphael Poch

One of the most important positions in any emergency medical service (EMS) organization is the role that is played by the course instructors. These instructors are responsible for training new EMTs and, thereby, are directly responsible for how well those … Continue reading →

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Getting it Covered: Local New Jersey Teen Sells Kippot to Save Lives in Israel

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Raphael Poch

It’s not about the limit of what you can do, it’s about doing what you can. Such is the philosophy that drove a young resident of Bergenfield, New Jersey, to start a fundraiser based on selling kippot to raise money … Continue reading →

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United Hatzalah Graduates First Deaf EMT in Israel

Posted on July 11, 2016 by admin

 Nechama Loebel, who has been deaf since birth, has become the first deaf person to successfully become an EMT in Israel. Last week, Loebel (30) graduated her EMT training course and will soon become a full-fledged EMT as part of … Continue reading →

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Local boy from Springfield, MA, becomes lifesaving hero in Israel

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Raphael Poch

“The greatest sense of satisfaction you can possibly get comes from saving someone’s life,” said former Springfield, resident Daniel Klughaupt, “it is the best shot that you can get in any happy hour.” Klughaupt, who currently lives in Ramat Gan, … Continue reading →

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United Hatzalah volunteers receive commendation from the Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Raphael Poch

On Thursday, United Hatzalah volunteers Dr. Joyce Morel and Miki Cohen received a certificate of commendation from Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat for their life-saving work in the city. Miki, an EMT volunteer, is also the head of the Jerusalem Chapter … Continue reading →

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