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Cornerstone laid for new Zaka HQ

The cornerstone has been laid for a new ZAKA volunteer organization’s world headquarters in Jerusalem. ZAKA’s volunteers assist ambulance crews, aid in the identification of the victims of terrorism, road accidents and other disasters, and ensure proper burial where necessary. … Continue reading

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ZAKA trains 100 US sheriffs

More than 100 sheriffs from 30 states received training in Florida from Israeli volunteer emergency response and disaster victim recovery organization, ZAKA (see here previously). The aim was to help law-enforcement agencies understand the religious requirements of victims of violence. … Continue reading

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International support

Foreign aid for Israeli victims has come from Taiwan, which donated $160,000 to the ZAKA emergency response organization. Meanwhile, the Jewish community of Foshan China is donating building materials. Their city is one of the largest suppliers of construction services … Continue reading

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Israeli teams head to California fires

Israel’s SmartAID has teams fighting California wildfires and using solar-telecommunication trailers to assist evacuees and responders. IsraAID is sending volunteers and aid professionals; Zaka is already there, plus teams of Israeli firefighters and protection experts are on their way. https://www.israel21c.org/israeli-ngo-sends-team-to-help-fight-la-wildfires/ … Continue reading

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From the ashes

12-year-old Ariel Zohar survived the massacre that took his parents and sisters on Oct 7. During the shiva, Ariel asked Zaka volunteers to try to find his father’s tefillin that had been handed down by his grandfather – a Shoah … Continue reading

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Saving lives in Turkey

Israel’s IDF “Operation Olive Branches” has hundreds of medics and Search & Rescue experts in Turkiye (Turkey). They have pulled dozens of survivors from the rubble of the massive earthquakes. Israel’s United Hatzalah, Magen David Adom and Zaka have also … Continue reading

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Haredim aid Ukrainians

12 haredi members of Israel’s ZAKA rescue organization have been working in Lviv, providing food to all who need it and evacuating Jews to Israel. At their Israel IT building, refugees can sleep, shower, and take their kids to playrooms. … Continue reading

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Israel helps Miami

In the wake of the Florida building collapse, Israel has sent a delegation of IDF, trauma experts, Foreign Ministry aid and ZAKA volunteers to assist at the disaster site. The Israeli Consulate in Miami has already provided assistance with clothing, … Continue reading

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Zaka founder wins Israel Prize

Yehuda Meshi-Zahav, co-founder and chairman of the Zaka volunteer emergency response group (see here), was declared a winner of the Israel Prize. He won the life achievement award for his contributions to Israeli society and for being a role model … Continue reading

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Extending rescue operations worldwide

Israeli international mass disaster response agency ZAKA Search and Rescue is establishing bases in strategic cities in North and South America and the Caribbean. The UN-recognized organization’s missions include Haiti (2010), Nepal (2015), Guatemala and Pittsburgh (2018). https://www.jpost.com/Diaspora/ZAKA-seeking-expansion-to-western-hemisphere-606434 https://zakaworld.org/

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