 ZAKA Chairman Yehuda Meshi-Zahav awarded Israel Prize for contribution to societyZAKA Search and Rescue organization founder and chairman to receive prestigious Israel Prize for organization's work to save lives. ZAKA chief blames haredi community leaders for parents' deathZAKA chairman Yehuda Meshi Zahav lost both his parents to COVID-19 in recent weeks. ZAKA head Yehuda Meshi-Zahav mourns father's passing - days after his mother'sRabbi Menachem Mendel Meshi-Zahav, Father of ZAKA chairman Yehuda Meshi-Zahav, dies within one week of his wife's passing. ZAKA chief: People are walking around one day, and two days' later they pass away"Is this really just a political debate?" asks Yehuda Meshi-Zahav, "or are we simply facing a reality?" The elderly who die alone, in their own homes - coronavirus' forgotten victimsZAKA has dealt with no less than 120 forgotten victims of coronavirus - the elderly who die alone in their own homes. New campaign urges: 'Neighbor, notice whether or not I'm here'Following unnoticed deaths of some elderly, ZAKA organization begins campaign to raise awareness. 'Say good morning to your neighbors.' Hadera man found dead in car from extreme heat41-year-old found unconscious inside closed vehicle on Sigalit Street in Hadera; MDA team determines death. Sderot: Holocaust survivor found deadParamedics say 90-year-old woman slipped and fell in her house and died after no one heard her cries.ZAKA: No more ignored and unreported deathsThe organization has encountered decaying bodies discovered while no one was aware of the deaths and has now decided to raise awareness. ZAKA launches public campaign to enable daily phone contact with those living aloneAmid coronavirus epidemic, ZAKA Search and Rescue launches campaign promoting daily 'check-up' calls to the elderly and those living along. ZAKA rescued Jewish body when no one else would“In one recent incident, an Israeli in quarantine suffered a medical emergency and died in his home. 'I found the body'ZAKA volunteer who found body of dead 18-year-old was recorded updating superior in real time. Remains of Israeli killed in Ethiopia plane crash identifiedZAKA volunteers locate remains of Avraham Matzliah 6 months after he and another Israeli were killed in a plane crash in Ethiopia. Man disappears in water near Tel AvivTwo young men go swimming together near Tel Aviv. One of them reports his friend disappeared. ZAKA volunteer awarded 'Ambassador of Peace' honor in GuatemalaGuatemala's Secretary of Peace says award given out of respect for humanitarian assistance provided to nation's citizens by ZAKA volunteers. Three-year-old run over by bus in front of familyBaruch Eisenberg, who arrived with family from NY for Passover visit, hit by bus on after suddenly descending from sidewalk to road. ZAKA delegation to locate bodies of IsraelisTwo teams from ZAKA International Rescue Unit leave for Ethiopia to locate bodies of Israelis killed in the plane crash there. Watch: Israeli team recovers bodies after Brazilian dam collapseIsraeli search and rescue team dispatched to Brazil following dam collapse operating in flood zone, accessible only by helicopter. ZAKA prepares for phase 2 of Danube search for Holocaust victimsIsraeli emergency response group continues its mission to locate remains of Holocaust victims in Danube and bring them for Jewish burial.No bones found in Danube sweep for Holocaust victims’ remainsSonar scan of Danube River in Budapest fails to reveal signs of human remains during search for bones of Holocaust victims.ZAKA divers to retrieve Holocaust victim's bones from Danube75 years after mass shooting of Jews on banks of River Danube, Budapest, ZAKA divers attempt to retrieve their bones for burial. Canadian play: Why does ZAKA prefer Jews over terrorists?Israeli-Canadian play deals with ZAKA decision to ignore directive to treat terrorists in same way as Jews. 'Even morality has boundaries.' ZAKA medic describes Givat Assaf attack sceneAll four attack victims in their 20s, two dead, two fight for their lives. ZAKA Chairman: 'Enough, I have no more strength''I've seen all kinds of disasters for 30 years, but every time you come back to a disaster where children are killed - you can't stand it.' ZAKA at scene of Pittsburgh shooting to treat murder victimsSources tell Arutz Sheva that scene is reminiscent of brutal Har Nof massacre. ZAKA commanders become emergency rescuers40 volunteers undergo special training including rescue techniques at Home Front Command base. Guatemala's 'Jerusalem neighborhood' rises from the rubbleZAKA-initiated international alliance finances and builds 100 homes for Guatemala volcano evacuees. Jewish aid and rescue organization at Guatemala volcano sceneAbout 50 ZAKA volunteers join local search and rescue; work perilous, warnings of more eruptions. British teens hike from Sea to Sea for ZAKATeens complete 55 mile trek from Mediterranean Sea to Kinneret in 3 days to support ZAKA Search and Rescue. 'A second generation of ZAKA volunteers'ZAKA volunteers receive certificate of excellence at Jerusalem's City Hall. Laying the cornerstone for ZAKA's new headquartersSearch and rescue organization which operates worldwide lays cornerstone its new World Headquarters in Jerusalem. Watch: Thousands of Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball fans salute ZAKA'For the first time in my life I participated in a basketball game. It's moving to see the appreciation for the important activity of ZAKA.' Jews killed in Costa Rica plane crash identifiedRemains of 9 Jews out of 12 people killed in Costa Rica plane crash 2 weeks ago identified. Bodies to be flown today for Jewish burial. Watch: ZAKA head attacked by lion on African safariHead of emergency response group rushed to local hospital, condition good. 'In retrospect, it was found he just wanted to hug me.' 2 Jews missing in MexicoZAKA volunteers search for missing people, promise to work until they find missing Jews. Reflections after the hurricanesChief officer of the ZAKA International Rescue Unit recounts devastation, aid efforts, following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Dramatic Shabbat rescue on Caribbean islandZAKA volunteers worked desperately Shabbat to save Chabad emissary's family stranded during hurricane. Here's what those in Hurricane Irma's path need to knowZAKA chief officer outlines guidelines for community leaders who choose to remain in Irma's path. Israel's ZAKA team helping with hurricane clean-up in HoustonVolunteers from Israeli search and rescue team in Houston to help with relief efforts following Hurricane Harvey 'It's a shame Dad isn't with us'For the first time since the terror attack which murdered their father, the Salomon children have some summer fun. ZAKA establishes Kohanim unit for Temple Mount attacksZAKA organization establishes unit of Kohanim to respond in case of future terror attacks on Mount. WATCH: Joy turns to tragedy at scene of attackZAKA Chairman shows deadly attack scene, where food prepared to celebrate new grandson's birth remains untouched. ZAKA New Chesed ServiceWhen you mourn, they mourn too: Help ZAKA make THE CHESED CAR a reality. ZAKA, MDA sign cooperation between organizationsZAKA and MDA broaden cooperation. ZAKA volunteers will be on call together with MDA personnel. Skeletons of uniformed soldiers found in Jerusalem2 skeletons unearthed at Jerusalem construction site. It is unclear whether the skeletons belonged to Jewish soldiers or not. Verdict for Israeli facing death sentence postponedFamily of imprisoned Israeli imprisoned in Islamic country conducting meetings with authorities to arrange compromise.ZAKA considers returning ransom money to donorsAfter $120,000 raised to free Israeli in Islamic country, rescue org. says it will return funds to donors if mediator not found in 2 days. ZAKA raises funds to save captive Israeli's lifeThe ZAKA organization raises $120,000 to save life of Ben Hasin, charged with murder in hostile Arab country and facing death penalty. Help ZAKA save livesThey're on duty 24/7 - now we have one day to give back: ZAKA's national fundraising day. Watch: Kiddush and Havdala at site of the tragedyZaka personnel endured a long Shabbat which included completing the work of extracting the bodies of the parking garage collapse victims. Last body extracted from parking garage rubbleThe final body has been extracted from the rubble of the Tel Aviv parking garage, making the final toll from the tragedy six dead. Fifth body extracted in parking garage collapseBody of fifth victim in collapse of Tel Aviv parking garage extracted. Rescue forces still searching for body of six and final victim. ZAKA to help in aftermath of Turkey attackZAKA delegation flying to Turkey to care for bodies of Israeli victims. Tragedy in Terminal 3Haredi family from England was about to board a plane back home ending their trip to Israel, when the father suffered a fatal heart attack. 'Innocents take precedence over terrorists'Shaare Tzedek trauma director Dr. Merin speaks out for the first time about who should be treated first in terror attacks. 'The moralists are wrong - we won't apologize'ZAKA head Yehuda Meshi Zahav criticizes Israeli Medical Ethics Council and doctors who call to treat terrorists before victims. ZAKA volunteers in the field - even under fireOn call 24/7, risking their lives to save others, ZAKA volunteers carry out their unique and sacred mission with dedication. |
