Monthly Archives: September 2022

After the Rains Come

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Raphael Poch

By Gaby Hilkowitz Rurka There is a lot of emotional and psychological trauma currently in Puerto Rico. A lot of it dates back to Hurricane Maria which took place in 2017 when large parts of the island were devastated by … Continue reading →

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The Loss Here Is Real – A Psychologist First Responder In Puerto Rico Speaks About The Devastation Following Hurricane Fiona

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Raphael Poch

By Kamila Forkosh-Lavan My name’s Kamila Forkosh – Lavan, and I’m a practicing psychologist from Jerusalem. I volunteer with United Hatzalah of Israel’s Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit, a unit that provides psychological first aid for people suffering from mental … Continue reading →

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Laughing Like Old Friends – The story of Isette Haroni and Esther Gavliker

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Elias Romano

When Tami Neeman, the coordinator for the Ten Kavod program in Yavne, reached out to her friend Isette Hadoni, 48, who works in a kindergarten, to suggest she participate in the program, Isette hesitated a bit. “I didn’t know if … Continue reading →

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Man Helped By His Daf Yomi Study Partner (Havruta) After Suffering A Stroke 

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Elias Romano

One morning a few weeks back, a man suffered a stroke in his home in Petach Tikvah. His worried family members called emergency services for help. Shimon Bach, a United Hatzalah volunteer EMT was at the synagogue for morning prayers … Continue reading →

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United Hatzalah Volunteers Leave CPR Practice Session To Save Man Who Suffered Cardiac Arrest

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Elias Romano

On Friday morning, United Hatzalah volunteers from the Mishor Hachof – Merhav Dror chapter gathered at the chapter’s “Volunteer House” (supply and training center) in Ra’anana for a practice session intended to strengthen the EMTs’ proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). … Continue reading →

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In Wake of Hurricane Fiona- Combined Israeli-U.S. Volunteer Aid Group Becomes A Force Multiplier of Human Intervention in Puerto Rico

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Raphael Poch

On Friday, September 23rd, a team of seven first responders and mental health experts arrived in San Juan to assist residents in the country find relief in the wake of Hurricane Fiona. The battered residents, particularly in the southwestern side … Continue reading →

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Israeli Delegation Departs To Puerto Rico To Offer Psychological and Medical Aid In Wake of Hurricane Fiona

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Raphael Poch

Early Thursday morning, a delegation of medical and psychological experts from the emergency medical service (EMS) organization United Hatzalah, departed from Israel en route to Puerto Rico. The team, which is comprised of four members of the Psychotrauma and Crisis … Continue reading →

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David Friedman and Dr. Miriam Adelson Headline Star-Studded Fundraiser For American Friends of United Hatzalah That Raised $12 Million

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Elias Romano

On Monday evening at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, more than 800 people gathered together in support of Israel’s premier fully volunteer emergency medical service (EMS) organization. The event was headlined by Keynote Speaker David Friedman, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, … Continue reading →

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United Hatzalah Teams Preparing in Uman For Arrival of Rosh Hashanah Pilgrims

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Elias Romano

United Hatzalah volunteers have been increasing activity in Uman ahead of the Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year’s) holiday. The town is a popular pilgrimage site during the holiday as many people go to visit the gravesite of Rabbi Nachman of … Continue reading →

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Facebook Post Connects Store Employee With EpiPen-Carrying Shopper Who Saved Her Life

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Elias Romano

Thursday afternoon in Afula, Alin Lea Blu, an employee in a local store, had an anaphylactic reaction after snacking on a dairy product. She started calling for help, shouting “I can’t breathe, I’m going to die”.  Michael Elharar, a volunteer … Continue reading →

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