Tag Archives: Community

Choking Baby in Umm al-Fahm Saved By Her Aunt’s Quick Intervention

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Raphael Poch

On Sunday afternoon just after 3:30 p.m., a seven-month-old baby choked on some food that she was eating. Her worried mother, knowing that her own sister-in-law is a United Hatzalah volunteer EMT called her and asked for help.  United Hatzalah … Continue reading →

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Building Strong Relationships With Seniors – Ten Kavod Sderot Region

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Raphael Poch

-The Story of Moshe Michael and Fanny Teperman Moshe Michael Moshe Michael joined United Hatzalah in October of 2020. He is 28 years old and a dedicated Ten Kavod volunteer. Moshe works as a photographer and videographer and is currently … Continue reading →

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Olim Find Purpose and Community Volunteering With United Hatzalah

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Raphael Poch

As part of our Year Of The Volunteer project, we will be highlighting volunteers from across the country who give of themselves and their time to help others each and every day. It is time to recognize these heroes for … Continue reading →

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EMT Gets Help From Some Neighbors To Locate A Suffering Woman and Save Her Life

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Raphael Poch

On Monday afternoon on Yefe Nof Street in Tiberias (Tevaria), a woman in her 50s began to feel unwell and called her son to tell him that he should call for help. The son, who did not live at home … Continue reading →

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UH volunteers in Akko hand out heat blankets to the homeless on coldest night of the year

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Raphael Poch

In a moving act of lovingkindness, Muslim and Jewish volunteers from United Hatzalah distributing blankets to the homeless in the city of Akko on what is thus far, the coldest night of the year.  United Hatzalah EMTs Eran Lev, Shira … Continue reading →

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Ambulances Transport Elderly To Receive Their Vaccinations

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Raphael Poch

Answering a need faced by many elderly or disabled persons who are without cars, and for whom the use of public transportation can be difficult, United Hatzalah has begun working with various cities and regional councils throughout Israel to transport … Continue reading →

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Keeping The Elderly Warm In Midst Of Corona Winter

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Raphael Poch

Due to the winter cold and the countrywide lockdown restrictions becoming tightened and more severe, United Hatzalah along with the International Federation of Christians and Jews (IFCJ), took it upon themselves to give out blankets and food stamps to the … Continue reading →

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United Hatzalah Head of Strategy Saves Local Grocery Store Owner

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Raphael Poch

When Moti Elmaliach is not working as the head of strategy and PR at United Hatzalah, he is out saving lives as one of the organization’s 6,000 volunteer EMTs. Moti lives with his family in Tel Aviv and often responds … Continue reading →

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Health, Home Improvement & Humanitarian Aid. A Community Rallies Together To Do It All

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Raphael Poch

On Saturday night, United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Avi Bismouth responded to a medical emergency involving a person who dehydrated at the address of a man whom he had helped once before. Bismouth, recognizing the address, knew that the man was … Continue reading →

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Two Women Save Their Neighbor’s Life After He Collapsed In Front Of His Children

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Raphael Poch

Last Tuesday, Talia Brauer and Tina Berkowitz, two United Hatzalah volunteer EMTs from the town of Ein Hod, which is located in a remote area of the Hof HaCarmel region, saved the life of one of their neighbors. The incident … Continue reading →

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