Tag Archives: Meron

“The Angel of Death” Paramedic Reflects on Meron One Year Later

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Raphael Poch

By Avi Marcus I felt like the angel of death last year in Meron. I was supposed to leave the mountain and the festival at 12:00 a.m. as that is when my shift ended. I am the Deputy Head of … Continue reading →

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EMT Uses New Defibrillator and Medical Kit To Save A Life

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Raphael Poch

 On Sunday night in Beitar Illit, United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Shlomo Caap was in the local synagogue attending a lecture when his communications device alerted him to a nearby medical emergency. A block away, right across from Shlomo’s apartment building, … Continue reading →

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Coming From A Place Of Kindness

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Raphael Poch

On Thursday night, over 300 United Hatzalah volunteers gathered in Mount Meron, for a commemorative ceremony in honor of the 45 victims who perished during the Meron tragedy. After the ceremony had concluded the volunteers began making their way home, … Continue reading →

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United Hatzalah Holds Commemorative Ceremony for the Fallen in the Meron Tragedy

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Raphael Poch

President and Founder of United Hatzalah Eli Beer did during the event which took place at the Toldos Aharon section of Meron in front of 300 volunteer first responders and family members of the fallen: “When I first heard the … Continue reading →

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Treating A Groom In Distress

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Raphael Poch

On a recent Saturday night, Ariel Yonatan was alerted to an accident on the highway between Safed (Tzefat) and Meron. A high impact collision occurred between two private vehicles that caused the airbags to deploy and the windows to shatter … Continue reading →

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Precautions For a Safe Lag Ba’Omer

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Raphael Poch

Lag Ba’omer is a holiday during which many people have a tradition to light bonfires. It is with this in mind that United Hatzalah has issued the following precautions to help people avoid injuries big or small, and provide instructions … Continue reading →

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United Hatzalah Finishes Preparations for 2017 Meron Operation Ahead of Lag Ba’Omer Holiday

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Raphael Poch

Hundreds of EMTs, dozens of paramedics and doctors, as well as numerous emergency transport vehicles are ready and waiting to be spread across the town of Meron and accompanying hillside ahead of this weekend’s festivities celebrating the 33rd day of … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the L’ag Ba’omer mass Pilgrimage to Meron: Solving an EMS nightmare

Posted on May 11, 2016 by admin

“We want the public to know that we are there for them to help them in any way that they need and to make sure that they have a safe holiday. Should the worst occur and someone needs help, we will be there and we will be fully set up to provide the quickest medical care possible. For us it is all about saving lives, and that is what we intend to do.” Continue reading →

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