Monthly Archives: December 2016

R’ Beinish Mandel Z’L, Longtime Hatzolah Paramedic, a Pillar of Chesed, and a Friend

United Hatzalah mourns the loss of Rabbi Beinish Mandel Z”L. Rabbi Mandel was a longtime member of Flatbush Hatzolah and was one of the first Paramedics in Hatzolah anywhere in the world. Rabbi Mandel has saved thousands of lives through … Continue reading

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Why We Need A Countywide EMS Network – How an EMT Responded to a Stabbing Victim Over 100 Miles Away in Under 2 Minutes

On Friday night, a 50-year-old man was stabbed by a Palestinian attacker in the Dekel neighborhood of the town of Efrat, near the victim’s home. The town’s security force, as well as the IDF, were called in to locate the … Continue reading

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Arab And Jewish Cooperation Leading To Improved Emergency Medical Response In The Negev And Galilee

On Tuesday, Interior Minister and Minister of the Development of the Periphery, Negev and Galilee Aryeh Deri together with United Hatzalah and Alumni of the Wexner Foundation for the Propagation of Excellence in the Public Sector, inaugurated a special project … Continue reading

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Sometimes People Need Saving Even From Themselves

Here is yet another story of the lifesaving work of one of our incredible volunteers. After a long day at work, Yehuda Amar of Pardes Chana was about to relax for the evening when he received an urgent call about … Continue reading

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Hassan Nasrallah – Israeli Lifesaver

When most people hear the name Hassan Nasrallah, it arouses negative sentiments for the leader of the Lebanese terrorist organization of Hezbollah. They are reminded of a man who has the blood of thousands on his hands. While the man … Continue reading

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Sons Follow in Their Father’s Footsteps and Become Volunteer EMTs

One of the most inspiring moments for any parent is when your child mimics your actions and chooses a life path similar to your own. Two excited fathers, who volunteer as EMTs in the northern city of Tevaria were given … Continue reading

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City Councillor Volunteers to Save a Life

Nir Bazak is a member of the city council of Gedera, Israel and has been on the council since 2012. He works as an electrical engineer for the Israel Electric Corporation and volunteers as an EMT with United Hatzalah, Israel’s … Continue reading

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United Hatzalah Helps Build A Terem Clinic For The Residents Of Beitar Illit

Shimshi Grossberger is the chapter head of United Hatzalah in Beitar Illit. He has been working diligently for the past two years to open an Emergency medical clinic in the city of Beitar Illit, a city with 55,000 residents that … Continue reading

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Volunteer EMT Orders a Pizza and Saves Two Lives

Last week Thursday at 7:00 pm, Yuval Mizrachi, who just two months ago became a father for the first time, was sent out by his wife to pick up a pizza for dinner. He had just picked up a family-sized … Continue reading

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Gush Etzion Medic Treats Palestinian Crash Victim

On Monday, United Hatzalah medics Danny Gur and Avishai Landau responded to a traffic accident that occurred at El-Aroub intersection, which is located near the Gush Etzion intersection. Gur lives in the nearby town of Alon Shvut and had already … Continue reading

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