Monthly Archives: December 2022

Bringing Light to Israel’s Seniors On Hanukkah

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Elias Romano

In honor of Hanukkah, volunteers from United Hatzalah’s Ten Kavod project across Israel took the initiative to distribute sets of menorahs (hanukkiahs) and candles to over 500 senior citizens, most of whom are elderly and live on their own or … Continue reading →

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Choking Baby Loses Consciousness, Saved by an EMT

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Elias Romano

On Sunday evening, a year-and-a-half-old baby was brought by his parents to the Iron medical center in Kfar Kara after he choked. The baby wasn’t breathing and didn’t have any pulse. The panicked mother explained that the boy was choking … Continue reading →

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Muslim EMT Who Saved Jewish Child From Choking Recognized by Mayor of Jerusalem 

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Elias Romano

Several weeks ago, United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Rania Abu Shaba’an stopped at the Azrieli Mall in Modi’in to have lunch with her daughter. While walking to the food court, she heard a woman screaming for help. Rania ran towards the … Continue reading →

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EU Ambassador to Israel Visits United Hatzalah Headquarters

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Elias Romano

On Tuesday afternoon, the European Union’s Ambassador to Israel H.E Dimiter Tzantchev visited United Hatzalah’s headquarters in Jerusalem. The Ambassador and his staff were accompanied on a tour of the headquarters by United Hatzalah’s CEO Eli Pollack and Vice President … Continue reading →

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95-year-old Ofakim woman choked at a family Chanukah party, saved by her own grandson

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Elias Romano

On Monday evening, Rafael Ifergan, a United Hatzalah EMT, was at a family Hanukkah party with his family when suddenly family members called him over for help. Rafael rushed over and found his 95-year-old grandmother pale and choking on some … Continue reading →

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Friends of United Hatzalah Gala Event Headlined By Andrea Bocelli Raises $13 Million For Israeli EMS Organization

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Raphael Poch

On Tuesday evening, $13 million were raised by the Miami community at Friends of United Hatzalah’s gala, which took place at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort. The event was headlined by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli who gave a special … Continue reading →

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Officials From American Heart Association Visit United Hatzalah Headquarters, Renew Organization’s Training License

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Elias Romano

Toward the end of November, officials from the American Heart Association (AHA) visited United Hatzalah’s headquarters in Jerusalem and met with representatives from the organization’s Medical Division. The meeting took place to further the partnership between the two organizations which … Continue reading →

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Beit Shemesh Teen Collapses, Successfully Revived By First Responders

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Elias Romano

On Tuesday morning just after 8:00 A.M. in Beit Shemesh, a 14-year-old girl suffered respiratory distress, lost consciousness, and suffered a cardiac arrest. Thankfully, due to the quick intervention from first responders, she was successfully resuscitated. United Hatzalah volunteer EMT … Continue reading →

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Andrea Bocelli to Headline 3rd Friends of United Hatzalah Gala Event in Miami

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Elias Romano

On Tuesday, December 20th, 2022, Friends of United Hatzalah will be holding its annual Gala in Miami, Florida at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort. This will be the third time the gala is held in Miami in support of … Continue reading →

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United Hatzalah rolls out new tactical trauma kits to be distributed to all 6,200 volunteers

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Elias Romano

Speed during a medical emergency is crucial as every second counts. This is especially true with regard to cases of major physical trauma resulting from any type of bodily injury, whether that injury is caused by a motor vehicle or … Continue reading →

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