Tag Archives: Ultra-Orthodox

United Hatzalah’s Women’s Unit Holds Mass Casualty (MCI) Incident Training Drill

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Raphael Poch

On Tuesday evening in the valley of Emek Ha’Arazim between Mevaseret and Jerusalem, United Hatzalah of Israel held a mass casualty incident (MCI) training exercise for its women’s unit. The simulated drill scenario, which was planned in July, was surprisingly … Continue reading →

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The Korenvaes Miracle Award – 7th Night of Hannukah Recipient – The Ultra-Orthodox Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit Responder From Beitar Illit

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Raphael Poch

Every night throughout Hanukkah, United Hatzalah will be awarding one highly dedicated volunteer with the annual Korenvaes Miracle Award. Tonight’s recipient, on the seventh night of Hanukkah, is Esther Flax from Beitar Illit. Esther Flax grew up in Gateshead, England. … Continue reading →

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34 New Charedi Women To Serve Their Communities As First Responders

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Raphael Poch

34 Charedi Women graduated a United Hatzalah EMT course on Thursday, joining the Women’s Unit of the organization. The newly trained EMTs will be tasked with providing emergency medical care as first responders to women in the Charedi communities of … Continue reading →

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Israeli MCI drill empowers female EMTs

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Raphael Poch

As published by EMS 1: Eighty-nine women participated in what was the first ever all-female mass casualty incident drill of its kind in Israel. The women, many of whom are from different Ultra-Orthodox communities in Israel, recently finished EMT training … Continue reading →

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