Monthly Archives: May 2019

Precautions For a Safe Lag Ba’Omer

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Raphael Poch

Lag Ba’omer is a holiday during which many people have a tradition to light bonfires. It is with this in mind that United Hatzalah has issued the following precautions to help people avoid injuries big or small, and provide instructions … Continue reading →

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A Truck, A Bus, A Car, and Dog, Oh My!

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Raphael Poch

Just before midnight on April 23rd, a serious vehicular accident occurred on Highway 4 at the Givat Shmuel interchange near Ramat Gan. The collision involved a commercial truck, a bus, a private car, and a dog. Riding his speedy ambucycle, … Continue reading →

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Whatever Will Do The Job

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Raphael Poch

In addition to ambucycles, ambubikes, and ATVs, United Hatzalah also utilizes emergency fly cars to enable some of their more experienced volunteers to reach medical emergencies faster. These cars are registered emergency vehicles complete with lights and sirens and are … Continue reading →

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United Hatzalah Augments Tel Aviv Team Ahead of Eurovision and White Night

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Raphael Poch

Tonight, from all over the country, United Hatzalah volunteer ambucycle drivers are heading to Tel Aviv to provide emergency medical coverage at the plethora of cultural events taking place in the city over the weekend. With the semi-final and final … Continue reading →

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International Philanthropist Miles S Nadal, Dedicates Major Section of Building For Israeli EMS Organization

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Raphael Poch

The Miles S Nadal Family Square  Renowned International Philanthropist Miles S Nadal and his Family, who previously donated 10 ambucycles to Israel’s national volunteer EMS organization United Hatzalah, has now donated the new Miles S Nadal Family Square outside the … Continue reading →

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Friends of United Hatzalah of Israel to Honor U.S. Ambassador David Friedman with the Jerusalem Award at its 2nd Annual New York Gala

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Raphael Poch

Israel’s largest independent, non-profit, fully volunteer Emergency Medical Service organization is expected to raise thousands to support lifesaving of people of Israel regardless of race, religion, or national origin Friends of United Hatzalah of Israel (www.israelrescue.org) announced today that U.S. … Continue reading →

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EMS Vehicle Donated To Israel In Memory Of Poway Shooting Victim On Yom Hazikaron

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Raphael Poch

Just two weeks ago, Lori Gilbert Kaye was shot and killed in a synagogue in Poway, California on the seventh day of Pesach. The attack which claimed her life and injured several others was so horrific that it has impacted … Continue reading →

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CEO of United Hatzalah Responds to State Comptroller Report on Emergency Medicine

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Raphael Poch

United Hatzalah CEO Moshe Teitelbaum responded to the State Comptroller’s Report concerning the organization, Magen David Adom and the state of pre-hospital emergency medicine in Israel that was published on Monday. “We are pleased that the State Comptroller raised the … Continue reading →

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Following Anti-Semitic Attack, Volunteer First Responder Donates Medical Kit To Nairobi Chabad House

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Raphael Poch

Following the anti-Semitic robbery that targeted the Chabad House in Nairobi, Kenya, over Chol Hamoed Pesach, a United Hatzalah volunteer donated a fully-equipped medical kit to the Chabad House. According to the volunteer, who wished to remain anonymous, his reason … Continue reading →

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It Is All Worth It

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Raphael Poch

My name is Lahav Peled and I’ve been a United Hatzalah volunteer for a bit more than a year. I live in Kiryat Tivon, a town near Haifa, in northern Israel. My family and I were visiting my wife’s parents … Continue reading →

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