Monthly Archives: July 2017

United Hatzalah Adds Teams to Western Wall in Preparation for Tisha B’av Services

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Raphael Poch

In preparation for the many visitors expected to attend prayers at the Western Wall during the Fast of the 9th of Av, United Hatzalah EMS volunteers will be on duty throughout the day at the site in order to provide … Continue reading →

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Story From the Streets Yishai Gavra – A Solomonic Tale of Two Children

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Raphael Poch

I remember the incident like it was yesterday. Some incidents you simply don’t forget, especially when they involved the birth of your first son.   On July 11th, I was at home in Zichron Yaakov with my very pregnant wife … Continue reading →

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United Hatzalah Becomes Official EMS Provider for Israel Premier League Champions Hapoel Beer Sheva

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Raphael Poch

Last month the Israeli Soccer League champions, Hapoel Beer Sheva, enlisted United Hatzalah to provide EMS support and coverage for all of their games on both the professional and junior levels. Volunteers from Be’er Sheva and the surrounding area were … Continue reading →

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EMS Volunteer Revives Traveler Who Suffered Heart Attack at Ben Gurion Airport

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Raphael Poch

Early Thursday morning, a man in his fifties traveling to Ben Gurion airport suffered a heart attack right outside the front gate to the departures lounge. United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Yoni Uziyahu, was at the airport, rushed over, and together … Continue reading →

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Rushing Into a Terror Attack – An Open Letter From the First Responder On Scene at the Halamish Attack

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Raphael Poch

On Friday Night United Hatzalah volunteer EMS personnel left their families at their dinner tables and ran into, not away from, a terror attack that took place right next to their homes.   Doron Mah Tov lives in the town … Continue reading →

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Miracle in Herzliya – Driver of Car Hit by Passenger Train Walks Away

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Raphael Poch

Last night at approximately 00:40 United Hatzalah dispatch called volunteer EMS personnel to the scene of a serious traffic accident that occurred on Hamaapilim St. in Herzliya. A private car had been hit by a train and thrown some 20 … Continue reading →

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Florida Cycling Organization Donates Electric Bicycle to Save Lives in Israel

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Raphael Poch

This past week, two members of the Jewish Latin American cycling group from Aventura known as Beitzim, visiting United Hatzalah headquarters to learn more about how the organization uses electric bicycles to save lives. Isaac and Tania Murciano, founding members of … Continue reading →

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A Cold Drink, Inspecting Gear and a Letter of Thanks to Volunteers on a Hot Day

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Raphael Poch

For the past two weeks during the hot afternoon hours, Deputy Director of Volunteer Operations Ariel Ben David, and Chief Paramedic Avi Marcus, have been surprising United Hatzalah volunteers in the field by bringing them a cold drink and a … Continue reading →

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Former Atlanta Doctor Finds Commonality in Civilian and Military EMS Approaches in Israel

Posted on July 19, 2017 by Raphael Poch

Former Atlantan Dr. Arie Pelta has been appointed to be the new head of medicine for the Beit Shemesh region of United Hatzalah. Pelta, a reservist in the IDF, is currently in the middle of combat medical officer training but … Continue reading →

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On First Ever EMS Call, Two New Recruits Deliver A Baby

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Raphael Poch

Last week Wednesday in Modi’in, 21 new EMTs graduated their training course with United Hatzalah and began volunteering as EMS responders with the organization in the city and surrounding area. The very next day, Ayelet Telem and Eran Zriker, both … Continue reading →

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