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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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Special Rescue Operation Brings Three Bedridden Elderly Ukrainian RefugeesTo Israel For Medical Care

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Raphael Poch

Early Thursday morning a plane landed at Ben Gurion airport bringing with it three bedridden elderly Ukrainian refugees who were evacuated from the war-torn country in order to receive proper medical care in Israel. The rescue mission was a combined … Continue reading →

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Helmsley Trusts Donates Over $1 Million in aid for Ukrainian refugees

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Raphael Poch

On Wednesday, a cargo plane full of medications, medical supplies, food, and humanitarian aid departed Ben Gurion airport in Israel and headed for Kosice, Slovakia. The cargo plane carried 16 tons of supplies that would be used on the ground … Continue reading →

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From Dentistry School To Treating Ukrainian Refugees – My Life In Moldova – There and Back Again

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Raphael Poch

My life in Moldova began a number of years ago when I went to school to become a dentist here at the Nicolae Testemitanu School for dentistry. I spent five years here, learning dentistry, learning the language, connecting with people … Continue reading →

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3 Jewish Organizations Working Together Rescue Injured Jewish Family From Ukraine And Treat Their Injuries

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Raphael Poch

In a joint operation that was Headed by Miami physician Dr. Zev Neuwirth, United Hatzalah of Israel, Zaka, and Hatzalah Air joined together to rescue a Jewish family, who was seriously injured by a Russian bombing inside Ukraine. Several family … Continue reading →

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United Hatzalah Charters Plane To Send Additional Teams And Supplies to Ukrainian Border and Return 150 Israeli Refugees To Israel

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Raphael Poch

On Thursday morning, a specially chartered plane will depart from Ben Gurion Airport in Israel carrying with it 15 tonnes of medical supplies, food, humanitarian aid, for Ukrainian refugees at the Moldova border. The plane is being sponsored by United … Continue reading →

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Members of United Hatzalah’s Humanitarian Relief Delegation in Moldova Help Refugees Celebrate Their Weddings, Rejoice With Displaced Brides and Grooms

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Raphael Poch

On their first night in the city as part of their relief efforts, 15 United Hatzalah volunteers who took part in the organization’s initial medical and humanitarian relief mission to the region (12 Israelis and three Americans) spent the evening … Continue reading →

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When Individuals Band Together To Help The Results Can Be Herculean

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Raphael Poch

Since the Covid-19 pandemic began in Israel, United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Tomer Grinzaid has been hopping from call to call whether it’s to provide medical or humanitarian assistance. On a recent medical call, Tomer was alerted to a young bicycle … Continue reading →

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In Israel, Emergency First Responders Are A Family

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Raphael Poch

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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