The Wire
Press releases from Israel and around the pro-Israel and Jewish world
IFCJ president Yael Eckstein said that “one of the bright lights amid all this pain has been the support and spirit of partnership that has been created to respond to all sorts of needs for the people of Israel.”
“I immediately realized that this was my opportunity to give back,” said Judy Haller, 37, a firefighter and single mother from Brooklyn, N.Y.
Just one MDA ambulance saves an average of 10,000 to 15,000 lives during the time that it operates.
Their once-stable worlds have crumbled, replaced by trauma, instability and a palpable lack of security.
In the United States, entire relief operations formed virtually overnight.
“We knew there was an urgent need to replace ambulances that were stolen and destroyed. To know ours is part of this historic effort is incredibly gratifying,” said Pastor Larry Huch.
The new interactive initiative by StopAntisemitism is launched ahead of Black Friday as a guide for spending your money where it matters.
Diverse professionals join forces to highlight the threat of Hamas terrorists to both the Jewish and Palestinian people and reaffirm Israel’s right to exist and defend Itself.
One track was for lay leaders, and the other was designed to assist mental-health professionals on how to utilize their skills in a fast-paced and chaotic emergency field scenario.
“Strengthening the connection to Israel is one of Momentum’s main goals,” said Momentum’s board president, Debbie Hochberg.
In the immediate aftermath of the attacks, the organization rapidly mobilized and has been massively expanding the activity of its over 120 branches and dozens of volunteer-led services.
NYC event honored philanthropist and legendary shoe designer Stuart Weitzman.