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Memory of fallen friend motivates life-saving
Following the successful donation of an ambucycle in honor of his good friend Yoni Jesner, Ben Casper and others have once again taken up the mantel of commemorating their friend, who was murdered in a terror attack. The fatal attack, which claimed the life of Yoni Jesner, took place in Tel Aviv in the fall Read more
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How one life-saver empowers the lives of many
One of the most important positions in any emergency medical service (EMS) organization is the role that is played by the course instructors. These instructors are responsible for training new EMTs and, thereby, are directly responsible for how well those EMTs treat patients at all of their calls. One such trainer, Revital Curiel, who even Read more
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United Hatzalah Graduates First Deaf EMT in Israel
Nechama Loebel, who has been deaf since birth, has become the first deaf person to successfully become an EMT in Israel. Last week, Loebel (30) graduated her EMT training course and will soon become a full-fledged EMT as part of United Hatzalah. “This is a dream come true for me,” says Loebel. “I’ve always wanted Read more
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Getting it Covered: Local New Jersey Teen Sells Kippot to Save Lives in Israel
It’s not about the limit of what you can do, it’s about doing what you can. Such is the philosophy that drove a young resident of Bergenfield, New Jersey, to start a fundraiser based on selling kippot to raise money for United Hatzalah in Israel. Out of nothing, young Aiden Sausen raised over $500 in Read more
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Local boy from Springfield, MA, becomes lifesaving hero in Israel
“The greatest sense of satisfaction you can possibly get comes from saving someone’s life,” said former Springfield, resident Daniel Klughaupt, “it is the best shot that you can get in any happy hour.” Klughaupt, who currently lives in Ramat Gan, volunteers as an emergency medical technician (EMT) with United Hatzalah and is also a volunteer Read more
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United Hatzalah volunteers receive commendation from the Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat
On Thursday, United Hatzalah volunteers Dr. Joyce Morel and Miki Cohen received a certificate of commendation from Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat for their life-saving work in the city. Miki, an EMT volunteer, is also the head of the Jerusalem Chapter of United Hatzalah. Joyce, who immigrated to the country three years ago from Canada, is Read more
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B’nai B’rith Lodge joins forces with United Hatzalah in saving lives
A new partnership is in the works to bring together two great organizations, B’nai B’rith Israel and United Hatzalah. The partnership, which is in its fledgling infancy, was initiated by Stella Kent, who belongs to the Lions of Judah organization as well as the Joseph Niego Lodge of B’nai B’rith Israel. Kent was first officially Read more
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United Hatzalah Profile: Meet Gavy Friedson
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EMTs spend their wedding night saving lives
The story of Ronen and Neomie Avrahami When you meet an everyday person who does something incredible, it can take your breath away. Ronen and his wife Neomie are two such people. Both volunteer for United Hatzalah and they collaborate to make their volunteering as well as their personal lives work for both of them Read more