Monthly Archives: May 2020

Helping Others: The Satisfaction Of A Mother, Teacher, And Her Son

By: Deena Horenstein United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Osnat Reuven, willingly devoted her time over the past couple of months to provide humanitarian assistance on top of her regular EMS duties. Already by Purim, just at the beginning of the COVID-19 … Continue reading

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Jewish EMT From Israel Donates Bone Marrow To Save American Muslim Child

“My name is Yisrael Otmazgin. I am a Jewish Israeli and this is the story of how I saved the life of a Muslim American boy that I never met.  A year has passed since I underwent a bone marrow … Continue reading

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Israeli Musicians Partner With United Hatzalah For Free Yom Yerushalayim Concert

On Thursday, May 21st, as Jews the world over will be commemorating the reunification of the city of Jerusalem, Israeli music greats, Chaim David, Shlomo Katz, Zusha, The Portnoy Brothers, Nuriel, and Naftali and Shlomo Abramson, will be performing via … Continue reading

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Oldest Active United Hatzalah Volunteer Celebrates His 80th Birthday Under The Shadow of Corona

This week, Eli Mizrachi is turning 80-years-old and is the oldest active volunteer EMT first responder in United Hatzalah and perhaps in Israel.  At a time when people of his age bracket are most commonly found staying at home due … Continue reading

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Remembering Effi Gadassi, Three Years Later

The story that I would like to tell you transpired some three years ago.  A few families had gathered in Park Hayarkon in Tel Aviv with our children. The younger children were playing on the jungle gym, the older ones … Continue reading

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In Israel, Emergency First Responders Are A Family

This past week marked both Memorial Day and Independence Day in Israel. Due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus threat, the Israeli government placed a lockdown on the country, and people were not allowed to congregate or visit the graves of their … Continue reading

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Saving Lives Sunday Event Raises $1,000,000 For First Responders In Fight Against Covid-19

An all-star team of international celebrities joined together to support Israeli first response organization United Hatzalah of Israel in its fight against Covid-19 Coronavirus yesterday. The virtual event, titled “Saving Lives Sunday”, took place on Sunday evening and included messages … Continue reading

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