100 sheriffs from 30 states attend ZAKA training session in Florida They learn about Jewish laws and customs governing the treatment of human remains. JNS Staff July 11, 2025
Double whammy: ZAKA volunteer struck twice by Iranian missiles "I've been dealing with PTSD since the war began, but no rocket will stop me from continuing to volunteer with ZAKA," Jamal Waraki tells JNS. Rolene Marks June 26, 2025
In Israel, some rescuers rush in not knowing if they’ll return The dramatic reality following Iranian missile strikes is causing some responders to risk their lives to save others. Canaan Lidor June 20, 2025
Defense minister: Israel won’t allow ‘murderers’ to ‘sit on borders’ He also assured ZAKA that Jerusalem will bring back all of the hostages, “those who are alive and those who are not.” JNS Staff March 7, 2025
ZAKA offers assistance with California wildfires Israeli NGO IsraAID is also planning to send an emergency response team to support communities affected by the fires. JNS Staff Jan. 14, 2025
Huge counter-protest for Israel drowns out ‘intifada revolution’ calls in Teaneck “The Jewish community stood up and showed we are not going to be intimidated,” said Steve Fox, president of the Jewish Community Council of Greater Teaneck, N.J. Elizabeth Kratz April 2, 2024
Tel Aviv court orders bank to transfer Abramovich donation to ZAKA Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot had frozen Roman Abramovich's bank account for fear of E.U. and U.K. sanctions. Feb. 1, 2024
‘Nothing prepares you for it’ "I have dealt with blown-up buses, restaurants, hotels and butchered synagogues, but seeing hundreds of bodies at a rave laying in a field... you can’t ever train yourself to be ready for that,” says veteran ZAKA volunteer Simcha Greiniman. Amelie Botbol Dec. 31, 2023
‘She was gang-raped, then executed’: Testimonies from Oct. 7 The Israel Police questioned perpetrators and interviewed victims and others, shedding light on the sadistic nature of the Islamic terrorists. Itsik Saban Nov. 10, 2023
