Disgraced ZAKA founder dies a year after attempting suicide Yehuda Meshi-Zahav attempted to hang himself after accusations of sexual assault, rape and abuse emerged in Israeli media. Yori Yalon and Assaf Golan June 29, 2022
‘I have already received my punishment,’ says ZAKA founder in suicide note Yehuda Meshi Zahav’s condition is critical but stable; he is believed to have suffered a hypoxic brain injury, according to the hospital. Itsik Saban April 22, 2021
Disgraced ZAKA chief in critical condition after suicide attempt Yehuda Meshi Zahav, who stepped down as head of volunteer emergency-response organization in the wake of sexual-assault allegations, is fighting for his life in a Jerusalem hospital. April 22, 2021
ZAKA head to step down, forfeit Israel Prize following allegations of sexual assault The Israel Police has opened an investigation into Yehuda Meshi Zahav, one of the country’s most respected figures, who has denied all accusations against him. March 14, 2021
ZAKA founder to receive Israel Prize for lifetime achievement Yehuda Meshi Zahav said the award is “not only mine but belongs to the thousands of volunteers in Israel and around the world who dedicate their lives to helping others, saving lives and honoring the dead.” March 3, 2021
Yehuda Meshi Zahav’s crucial COVID message to fellow haredim In the throes of profound personal loss, the founder of ZAKA is horrified by “the disregard for human life” among many members of the ultra-Orthodox community. Ruthie Blum Jan. 26, 2021
