Magen David Adom and Israel Railways install defibrillators on 150 trains The collaboration has extended to include joint emergency drills, crew training, blood-donation drives and other initiatives focused on public safety. April 8, 2025
United Hatzalah completes Israel’s first psychotrauma dog-training program As part of the year-long program—the first of its kind in Israel—10 dogs participated alongside their owners, practicing emergency scenarios. March 21, 2025
Israel’s state of emergency extended for a year The state of emergency, which has been in effect since 1948, allows the government to ignore court rulings and detain people without trial. Dec. 24, 2024
Celebrating Israeli first responders, those in real-life ‘Fauda’ who face chaos Magen David Adom is made up of “selfless, generous, heroic brave people who literally put their lives on the line to save others,” Emily Austin, emcee of an event for supporters in Philadelphia, told JNS. Carin M. Smilk Nov. 25, 2024
‘We will get through this’ In the face of such unimaginable horror, I learned the importance of unity. Hershel Morgenstern Sept. 30, 2024
United Hatzalah launches all-female unit The emergency-rescue service organization aims to bring the number of women in its 7,000-strong volunteer force to 2,000 by the end of next year. Etgar Lefkovits Sept. 12, 2024
Jewish groups announce events for anniversary of 9/11 attacks On the docket are memorial services, charity work and educational visits nationwide to see firsthand the work of first responders. Sept. 9, 2024
Watch: Volunteer EMT saves family from burning building in Jerusalem The fire erupted in the city’s Beit Yisrael neighborhood, where residents immediately alerted the emergency services. Aug. 2, 2024
Miriam Adelson donates emergency fleet in honor of fallen soldiers, medical volunteers The $3 million donation to United Hatzalah includes 76 motorcycles or ambucycles and other emergency vehicles for use during the ongoing war. Etgar Lefkovits July 2, 2024
