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
New York State man calls for emergency services, requests ‘no Jewish’ medics Yossi Gestetner of the Orthodox Jewish Public Affairs Council told JNS that the first responders who arrived “are largely staffed by volunteers who are visibly Jewish.” David Swindle Oct. 16, 2024
‘We will get through this’ In the face of such unimaginable horror, I learned the importance of unity. Hershel Morgenstern Sept. 30, 2024
‘Defender of Israel Award’ goes to three men who willingly put their lives on the line on Oct. 7 “Let this be a reminder, let this be a call for action: We must never allow our soldiers, our ‘shield,’ to feel alone in their darkest hours,” Itamar Charlap said in his acceptance speech at the RJC Annual Leadership Summit earlier this month in Las Vegas. Izzy Salant Sept. 17, 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
Florida senators mark third anniversary of Surfside condo collapse “We pray for those families who were affected by this sudden tragedy,” said Sen. Rick Scott. June 25, 2024
