Monthly Archives: May 2017

United Hatzalah Inaugurates 180 Ambucycles, Honors Ambassador David Friedman To Culminate International EMS Week

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Raphael Poch

As International EMS week came to a close there was some good news on the horizon for Israelis from all backgrounds and religions. United Hatzalah put another 180 emergency ambucycles on the road on Friday enabling the organization’s volunteers to … Continue reading →

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Remembering Our EMS Brother Effi Gadassi

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Raphael Poch

Last Friday morning at 3:30 a.m., while most of the country was sleeping, my phone started beeping incessantly. I, together with 3,500 other volunteers from United Hatzalah across Israel, Jewish and Arab alike, was horrified to see texts pouring in … Continue reading →

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Saying Thank You

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Raphael Poch

On Thursday, a man walked into United Hatzalah’s headquarters in Jerusalem. He asked the first person he saw, “When someone calls in an emergency who answers the phone? Where is your dispatch center?” Moshe Levy, a volunteer EMT with the … Continue reading →

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Helping Others Cope With Tragedy – The Story of Tobi Friedman

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Raphael Poch

Israel Independence Day, just after noon – “Today I got a call that put what is important to me into perspective. As I was just beginning my family barbecue in honor of Israel’s Independence Day, I received an emergency call … Continue reading →

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United Hatzalah Finishes Preparations for 2017 Meron Operation Ahead of Lag Ba’Omer Holiday

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Raphael Poch

Hundreds of EMTs, dozens of paramedics and doctors, as well as numerous emergency transport vehicles are ready and waiting to be spread across the town of Meron and accompanying hillside ahead of this weekend’s festivities celebrating the 33rd day of … Continue reading →

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The Next Wave of Life-Saving in Israel Explained

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Raphael Poch

Among the honored guest speakers at the Jerusalem Post Conference, which took place on Sunday in New York City, was United Hatzalah Founder and President Eli Beer. Beer was invited to discuss the technological advancements and social impact of the … Continue reading →

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Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit Responds to Yom Ha’atzmaut Fatality

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Raphael Poch

The Kiryat Gat Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel have gotten used to seeing United Hatzalah’s Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit in action over the past few months, so said Team Leader Yaakov Weinberg in a thank you note to the … Continue reading →

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United Hatzalah EMTs Calm And Treat Blind Arab Girl Following Jerusalem Car Accident

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Raphael Poch

On Monday, two United Hatzalah volunteer EMTs, Dovy Meyer and Yisrael Shachar, responded to a car accident near Mamilla. “One of the many calls I responded to on Monday morning was a car accident that occurred in the tunnel underneath … Continue reading →

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