ZAKA

Following 10/7 massacre:

Zaka volunteer recognized as severe PTSD victim

Volunteer ambulance driver who evacuated dozens of bodies from the Nova music festival is recognized as a victim of hostilities with severe PTSD.

Hadera shark attack

Search for missing diver halted after human remains found

ZAKA says it sent a team to carry out underwater scans following rare shark attack off Israeli coast, now ready to assist the victim's family.

Greece:

Israeli collapses and dies during Passover vacation

A man in his 70s, vacationing with his family in Crete for Passover, collapses and is pronounced dead at the scene. His body will be transferred to Athens and then flown to Israel.

ZAKA marks traditional day for those caring for the dead

The ZAKA organization held a gathering of hundreds of volunteers to mark the 7th of Adar, the Hebrew date traditionally associated with honoring burial societies.

Inter-organizational think tank convenes to crack toughest cases

A group of Israel's emergency response organizations meets in Samaria to study unsolved disappearances over the last two years in Israel.

After October 7th:

Sheriffs learn from Jews how to treat the fallen

US National Sheriffs' Association signs agreement with ZAKA, to learn Jewish Law pertaining to dignity to the deceased, after sheriffs visit Israel following October 7th massacre.

As Southern Residents Return Home, A New Crisis Arises

ZAKA360 is facing unprecedented challenges in Israel's Southern Region.

Tragic Cycle:

ZAKA responder lost his father at the scene of shooting attack

Lidor Sofer, a ZAKA volunteer, revisits attack scene on Road 55, reliving tragic memories as his father was murdered in a stabbing incident there two years ago.

Torah Scroll Inauguration for ZAKA's bereavement support unit

A poignant Torah scroll dedication event took place in Petah Tikva for ZAKA's bereavement support service. The scroll was dedicated with the participation of the Health Minister and in honor of the late Zohar family.

'Hope to meet you soon'

ZAKA's humorous reaction to Assad's downfall

The ZAKA organization quipped that it was a shame that it did not get to assist the ousted Syrian leader in packing.

ZAKA360 launches appeal to support bereaved families

This is more than just a logistical issue, Zaka360 explains—it’s about providing a space for grief.

Haunting:

ZAKA volunteers read Kaddish prayer in home of slaughtered family

The volunteers read the Kaddish prayer at the home of the Siman Tov family, where Tamar and Johnny were murdered together with their three children, five-year-olds Arbel and Shahar, and two and a half-year-old Omer.

One year since massacre:

Red Cross demands access to hostages

During the meeting, representatives of the Red Cross reiterated their official demand to have access to the hostages and provide them with treatment according to international humanitarian law.

'When there are no more words'

ZAKA volunteers sing moving tune

Leading up to the anniversary of October 7th, ZAKA volunteers from around the country gathered to 'pour out their hearts, make their voices heard, and allow their souls to play their cords.'

As launches intensify:

ZAKA seeks to build logistics center near northern border

As civilians raced to shelters as rockets hit northern Israel, leaving several injured, ZAKA360 urgently needs 1.5 million shekels to establish a logistics center near the northern border to provide essential support for volunteers.

Meir Barel Reveals ZAKA360’s Current Mission

In preparation for large-scale attacks, ZAKA360 are working to speed up response times.

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Commander at ZAKA360 responds to Iranian threat

Rabbi Meir Barel announced that ZAKA360 is equipping 400 volunteers to respond to attacks.

Families of Meron Victims:

Cancel the Appointment of Yossi Schwinger as CEO of ZAKA

Families of the Meron disaster victims wrote a letter to the ZAKA organization demanding that Yossi Schwinger not be appointed to the position of CEO due to his role in the disaster three years ago.

Religious Affairs Ministry issues unusual order

'Don't employ, cooperate with ZAKA Tel Aviv - they leaked information,' Religious Affairs Ministry Director General orders.

Help terror victims' families:

Zaka 360 reports astronomical deaths this year

After developing a personal connection with victims' families, ZAKA360 initiated multiple projects to help them.

Protecting the synagogue:

Pro, anti-Israel protesters clash outside NJ synagogue

About 1,000 counterprotesters gather outside Teaneck synagogue to protect it during event featuring speakers from the ZAKA organization from pro-Hamas protesters.

Anti-Israel activists target NJ synagogue to protest ZAKA

Pro-Hamas protestors to once again gather outside a Teaneck synagogue to accuse Israeli volunteer search, rescue and burial organization of 'lies' about Hamas atrocities on October 7.

ZAKA, MDA, police volunteer murdered in Eli shooting

Yitzhak Zeiger, 57, murdered by terrorist at entrance to Eli, remembered as a volunteer medic who worked to ensure all Jews had proper burials.

Help them cope:

Countless children suffering from trauma from Oct. 7

We suffer daily from our grandparents’ trauma, we need to ensure our grandchildren won’t suffer from ours.

3 months in:

With security risks high, ZAKA360 asks for help

ZAKA360 are preparing for future risks by helping their volunteers return to work, after many grapple with intense trauma due to October 7. They need your help.

“I felt like we were in gehenom”- A talk with ZAKA

'We have to tell our children and grandchildren to remember and never forget. And we have to teach them who are friends are and who are enemies are.' Interview.

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The Reason Some Girls Can’t Get Married

It’s the classic pre-wedding gift: a colorful countdown ticking down to the wedding date.

ZAKA360 Arranges Therapeutic Retreat for Volunteers

After experiencing severe trauma from working with hundreds of bodies of October 7 victims, ZAKA360 volunteers needed help to heal.

'I Was Blown Away':

3 Months In, ZAKA Volunteer Still Stuck in the Past

As the public slowly adapts to the current situation, a ZAKA volunteer still can’t move on

3 Months In: 70 Children Still Waiting for Help

ZAKA360 are on a mission to help 70 tragically orphaned children heal through a rehabilitation program.

Candid interview:

Why an Arutz Sheva reader donated to ZAKA360

After reading about ZAKA360’s urgent need for a command post, Sarah shares why she donated.

Roman Abramovich, ZAKA sue Bank Mizrahi for blocking donation

Bank refuses to allow Russian-Israeli billionaire to donate millions to rescue agency during war due to EU, UK sanctions.

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Mother describes the agony of uncertainty

Over 2 months after October 7, there are families who still don’t know what happened to loved ones who fled.

More Bodies Identified In South

Many of the people were presumed to be missing, or hostages

Netanyahu to ZAKA volunteers:

'You have given direct testimony of the most terrible horrors'

Netanyahu hears from ZAKA members about their work locating and identifying the bodies of those who were murdered by Hamas on October 7.

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Despite Obstacles, the Heroic Efforts Continue

As Israel continues to grapple with the aftermath of October 7, ZAKA faces unprecedented challenges.

ZAKA: “We Can’t Accomplish This Alone”

ZAKA is still on the scene in the South, processing remains and bodies.

ZAKA celebrates win, 'War Not Over'

ZAKA volunteers are still working long and grueling days removing remains from the wreckage

Urgent plea from ZAKA: New truck needed

Without this one piece of equipment, volunteers can’t continue their jobs. Click here to help.

ZAKA's response to the threat of the Houthis

ZAKA responds after spokesman for Yemen's Houthi rebels writes "beyond Eilat" on X, alluding to future missile attacks.

Chilling:

A day in the life of a ZAKA volunteer

For people who have seen so much death in so little time, the words of the prayers seem different.

Health Minister:

ZAKA should be under auspices of Home Front Command

Minister of Health says rescue organizations should be merged under official state bodies. 'The State should sponsor them.'

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Distressing video emerges of witness's testimony from massacre

ZAKA volunteer offers a harrowing testimony, painting a somber picture of loss and love in the face of unthinkable violence

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The unsung heroes amidst the chaos

The story of the ZAKA volunteers on the battlefield

ZAKA spokesman hospitalized after fainting

Moti Bukchin, spokesman for ZAKA, fainted and was hospitalized after a meeting of the organization's psychologists.

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ZAKA in emergency mode, not enough truck to transport bodies

This one piece of ZAKA equipment changes everything. Click here to help.

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Biden Praises ZAKA’s Efforts Amidst Israel's Ongoing Crisis

Biden commended ZAKA's remarkable humanitarian efforts amidst adversity.

Emergency appeal:

Join us in helping others amidst the crisis

Together, let’s bring light to this darkness.

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ZAKA: Urgent video ends unexpectedly

"We've exhausted our supply of body bags, vital protective gear is gone". says ZAKA's CEO, Duby Weissenstern.

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ZAKA Volunteer's Update From Wreckage

ZAKA’s teams are working day and night to bury the bodies of those killed

Bodies of woman, child found in Kibbutz Be'eri

ZAKA volunteers searching burned house find woman and child who had been murdered and burned by Hamas terrorists.

'We stopped counting the dead'

Haredi first responders recount horrors of massacre

First responder says Hamas's goal was not only to murder but to cause indescribable suffering.

Donation campaign:

Help ZAKA in these days of tragedy

When our hearts are in anguish, there’s only one thing everyone can do.

ZAKA Tel Aviv:

Difficult scenes, we have never seen this many victims before

Israel Hasid, ZAKA Tel Aviv spokesman, talks about the holy work of identifying the bodies of victims of the Hamas attack.

Donation campaign:

An urgent message rrom ZAKA

In this difficult time, ZAKA has stepped forward, providing honor to those who have been killed in the Hamas invasion.

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ZAKA volunteers ask forgiveness from victims

ZAKA volunteers recited the Kaddish prayer and asked forgiveness in front of the truck that transported the bodies of the victims.

MK stops on way to Knesset to tend to accident victim

MK Uriel Buso stopped on his way to the Knesset to handle the deadly aftermath of a car striking a pedestrian.

Student found dead in dormitory in Jerusalem

A student in his twenties was found dead in a Jerusalem dormitory after his mother could not reach him by phone.

Intercontinental operation identifies man long after death

ZAKA and Chabad volunteers worked in Germany and Russia to identify a man and inform his family of his passing.

Haredi volunteer killed in traffic accident

Rafael Nahari, 30, MDA and ZAKA volunteer, is identified as the motorcycle rider killed in a traffic accident near Bnei Atarot.