Tag Archives: Volunteer

Treating An Injured Motorcyclist Amid A Field Transfer

Posted on June 27, 2022 by admin

On Sunday night at around 11:00 p.m., a 35-year-old motorcyclist was racing along the dimly lit streets in the northern town of Jadeidi-Makr. All of a sudden, he lost control of the vehicle, crashed, and flew off of it, sustaining … Continue reading →

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Visiting The Elderly Has Made Me a Better Person – Ten Kavod Project Be’er Sheva

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Raphael Poch

Menachem Ashash-    Menachem Ashash is 30-years-old and volunteers as a part of United Hatzalah’s Ten Kavod project. He is originally from Netanya but currently resides in Be’er Sheva where he’s studying to become an electrical engineer.    Last year, … Continue reading →

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Saving a Life Across The Street From My Home

Posted on April 4, 2022 by admin

On Monday at around 8:15 a.m., an 88-year-old woman lost consciousness in the retirement home of Ma’ale Adumim. Her husband, who is also a resident in the home, immediately called United Hatzalah’s dispatch center to send help. He only speaks … Continue reading →

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Three Weeks At The Ukrainian Border – There and Back Again

Posted on March 22, 2022 by admin

By Vicki Tiferet-   Three weeks ago, I flew out of Israel with a pioneer team of United Hatzalah volunteers as part of a delegation to the Moldova-Ukraine border to provide humanitarian aid and medical care for refugees who were … Continue reading →

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New Muslim EMT Performs First Successful CPR on a Jewish Woman and Saves Her Life

Posted on February 20, 2022 by admin

On Wednesday evening at around 7:30 p.m., a 70-year-old woman lost consciousness in her home on Simtat Tamari street in Kiryat Motskin. The woman’s son arrived at her home a few minutes later upon returning from work and found her … Continue reading →

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EMT Rescues Five People From Burning Building In Bedouin Town

Posted on February 14, 2022 by admin

Late Sunday afternoon, a fire broke out in a residential building in the Bedouin town of Kuseife. Two women and three children were stuck inside the burning improvised building, petrified by fear, and were unable to get out.  United Hatzalah … Continue reading →

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EMTs Perform Successful CPR on Karmiel Woman

Posted on February 7, 2022 by admin

On Wednesday evening at around 8:00 p.m., United Hatzalah volunteers received an emergency alert informing of a 72-year-old woman suffering from shortness of breath and in need of immediate medical attention on Sha’ar HaGai street in Karmiel.  United Hatzalah volunteer … Continue reading →

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Shabbat Rescue in Karnei Shomron

Posted on January 30, 2022 by admin

On Friday at around 5:10 p.m., during the evening prayer service, a 47-year-old man lost consciousness and collapsed onto the floor of the synagogue in Karnei Shomron. Two men davening in the shul, a congregant with EMT training and a … Continue reading →

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Bride and Groom Rescued Amid Heavy Snowfall

Posted on January 27, 2022 by admin

On Wednesday night, snowstorm Elpis hit Israel and stranded hundreds of people in the north of the country and the Jerusalem area as highways were closed due to heavy snowfall. Among those stranded were a newly wedded bride and groom … Continue reading →

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Amid Earthquakes, A Pillar of Kindness in Tevaria Saves A Life

Posted on January 24, 2022 by admin

Yair Nachum is a United Hatzalah volunteer EMT in Teveria and runs a free lending society (gemach) that provides tables and chairs to people who are having family celebrations. In addition, he is involved in providing food for the needy … Continue reading →

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