Category Archives: Press
Standing Guard At Jerusalem’s Crossings – A Ramadan Initiative To Safeguard Palestinians Wishing To Enter Jerusalem
A new project has been taking place over the past few weeks in Jerusalem. During the hot days of Ramadan, United Hatzalah volunteer EMTs have been asked to join Israel’s border police and the military police in safeguarding the passage … Continue reading
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Tagged Border Police, Crossing, EMS, EMT, IDF, Jerusalem, Rachel's Tomb, Ramadan, United Hatzalah
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From R&R To Rescuing – An EMT Getting Treatment At The Dead Sea Saves An Unconscious Child
Sholem Hack a United Hatzalah volunteer EMT, injured his knee a few weeks ago and received a recommendation from his physiotherapist that the salt-water in the Dead Sea would be helpful to prevent further swelling. He traveled to the Dead … Continue reading
Saving Lives in Unexpected Ways
Yechiel Gurfein continues his amazing work as a United Hatzalah volunteer, saving lives with his emergency electric bicycle. Sometimes, Yechiel saves lives in unexpected ways. Recently, Yechiel was staying at a friend’s home in the central Nachlaot neighborhood of Jerusalem. … Continue reading
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Tagged EMS, EMT, Fire, Jerusalem, Rescue, United Hatzalah, Volunteer
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Man Successfully Revived at Western Wall During IDF Swearing in Ceremony
On Thursday evening during the swearing-in ceremony of the Kfir Brigade at the Kotel, a man spontaneously collapsed to the floor. Tair Aviani Carmi whose son was participating in the swearing-in ceremony, was in the crowd and standing just … Continue reading
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Tagged Ceremony, CPR, EMS, EMT, IDF, Jerusalem, Kotel, Rescue, Swearing-In, United Hatzalah, Western Wall
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Wall Street Journal Article About United Hatzalah
Read the full article here: WSJ Article 12.18.18
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Mishpacha article about Eli Beer!
Eli Beer, Founder and President of United Hatzalah, was featured in a recent Mishpacha magazine. To view the full article click–> Full Article
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Local Bicycle Shop Owner Donates Parts to Repair Vandalized First Response Vehicle
Kiryat Malachi resident and bicycle store owner Rafi Ovadia donated parts that were vandalized from a first response emergency electric bicycle that belonged to EMT Shmuel Galinsky. Galinsky’s electric bicycle, which he uses to respond to medical emergencies in his … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycle, electric Bicycle, EMS, EMT, Israel, Kirya Malachi, United Hatzalah
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Top Jewish Music Artists Proud To Support Life-Saving EMS Organization
“United Hatzalah needs no introduction.” So said Yaakov Shwekey in front of a sold-out audience at the Israel Convention Center in Jerusalem on Thursday night during the benefit concert for United Hatzalah. More than 3,000 people were in attendance at … Continue reading
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Tagged Binyanei Haumah, Concert, Eli Beer, EMS, EMT, ICC, Israel, Israel Convention Center, Jerusalem, Mordechai Shapiro, Sukkot, United Hatzalah, Yaakov shwekey
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Inscribe Yourself in the Book of Life and Lifesaving
United Hatzalah of Israel is inviting people from all over the world to take part in it mission to save live in Israel, this year, on Yom Kippur. With thousands of calls received across the country each year on the … Continue reading
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EMS and Checkpoint Security Teams Hold Terror Attack Drill in Tarkumiah
United Hatzalah first response volunteers participated in a training drill with the Crossing Points Authority (CPA) security team and the Fire Department that simulated a series of terror attacks against the Tarkumiah checkpoint on Wednesday. The drill simulated a shooting … Continue reading
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Tagged Ambulance, Checkpoint, COGAT, Defense Ministry, Drill, Eli Beer, EMS, EMT, first responder, Hevron, Ministry of Defense, Tarkumiah, Terror Attack, Trainign Drill, Training
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