MDA ISRAEL News

The story of Ariel Riesenbach from Toronto

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:19:24 GMT

When I asked myself why MDA?, no clear answer came to mind. I found it difficult to put into words why I chose to fly half way around the world, emerse myself in a society

A FIRE IN AN APARTMENT BLOCK IN BEER YAAKOV MDA TREATED 40 WOUNDED

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:13:48 GMT

On receiving the report of a fire in an apartment building in Beer Yaakov, large forces of MDA teams, including approximately 20 rescue vehicles were rushed to the scene to treat and transport about 40 wounded with varying levels of injuries

"Red Cross Actions in Emergency" Workshop for MDA Workers and Volunteers

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:13:20 GMT

Between the dates of December 11-12, a seminar about MDA and the Red Cross in an emergency was held in Ashkelon Instructed

ADVANCED COURSE FOR OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:10:44 GMT

Last week the first advanced course of the overseas volunteers' project for 2012 commenced. Twenty two graduates, from the MDA basic course

CONGRATULATIONS! MDA Baby Boom! MDA teams deliver 27 babies in 10 days!

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:56:05 GMT

During the last 10 days, MDA ambulance teams have been busy with some very enjoyable work. Delivering no fewer than 27 babies!

"Sometimes the moral and emotional support we give is no less important than saving lives"

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:57:30 GMT

In December 2010, Kay Susan Wilson went for a walk in a forest near Jerusalem with her beloved dog, Pint, and her friend Christine.

2011 MDA Humanitarian Award Gala

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:56:23 GMT

The David Mark Berger Chapter of Cleveland Ohio recently held its 2011 MDA Humanitarian Award Gala. Honorees were chapter past president Sanford Shore, his wife Eppie and Dr. David Applebaum z'l. Dr. Applebaum, who

ONLY IN MDA: A SPECIAL REFRESHER COURSE ON COMMAND CENTRE VEHICLES WILL IMPROVE EMERGENCY AND MULTI -CASUALTY INCIDENT RESPONSE

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:44:06 GMT

Thirty six drivers and dispatch centre officers from all MDA regions underwent three-days'

MDA Blanket Patrol

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:27:54 GMT

Every year, when the temperatures begin to plunge, MDA volunteers go out onto the streets of Tel Aviv to distribute blankets, sleeping bags and insulated sheets to the city's homeless. Says Eli Bean, MDA Director-General, "4 people

Friend Saves Friend: 16-year-old S. had a sudden cardiac arrest. His good friend Sa'ar, an MDA volunteer, saved his life.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:27:33 GMT

What is a good friend? One who doesn't make a face even when you forget to give back the 50 shekels he lent you, or maybe one you

Diamond Circle Chanuka Party

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:27:23 GMT

The Southeast Region of American Friends of Magen David Adom honored Boca Raton, FL resident Myrna Skurnick with the Humanitarian of the Year Award at the annual Diamond

MK Ronnie Bar-On Visits MDA: "THE "WISH AMBULANCE" IS ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING PROJECTS IN ISRAEL"

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:20:31 GMT

Former Interior and Finance Minister, MK Ronnie Bar-On (Kadima), recently visited MDA headquarters and met with the MDA Director-General, Eli Bin, and other top management.

Martin and Ruth Clayman from Ewing, NJ, dedicated an ambulance in loving memory of the Cukier and Clayman families

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:41:19 GMT

Martin and Ruth Clayman from Ewing, NJ, dedicated an ambulance in loving memory of the Cukier and Clayman families at Shir Ami in Newtown, PA.

NEW at MDA: AN INTENSIVE CARE HELICOPTER HAS BEEN PUT INTO SERVICE IN THE SOUTH OF THE COUNTRY

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:16:50 GMT

In accordance with a decision made in MDA an Intensive Care Unit helicopter began working this week (Sunday, 8.1.) in the skies over southern Israel.

Visit of the Canadian Delegation to MDA

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:36:58 GMT

The emergency services of Canada, whose team took part in the first championship held in Israel, asked for the help of the Operations Department of Magen David Adom in organizing a

16-year old MDA Volunteers Deliver Highway Twins!

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:03:31 GMT

They stopped at the side of the road, jumped out of the ambulance and successfully performed the assignment of their lives. "I didn't understand what they were doing here

SHE SUFFERED CARDIAC ARREST DURING A CPR LESSON

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:58:35 GMT

During a CPR lesson in Gan Yavne, a 57 year old woman collapsed had no pulse, and not breathing. The instructor started CPR. Dalia Magidi, a resident in the town, and an MDA First Responder, was also called to come and help, discovered that her good friend was the person who had collapsed. She managed to save her life.

Zachary�s MDA Experience

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:34:44 GMT

After almost two years of working at a boring desk job in mechanical engineering, I knew it was time for me to try something new. I also knew it was a perfect chance for me to come to

THE MANFROTTO COMPANY HAS DONATED BAGS TO MAGEN DAVID ADOM (MDA)

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:19:26 GMT

The Manfrotto company which makes bags for photographic equipment approached the Human Resources Department with a very welcome initiative to donate bags. After checking

Lifesaving Course for Sudanese Refugees

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:44:55 GMT

11 refugees were lucky enough to attend an MDA First Aid/Lifesaving Course before their return to southern Sudan. The aim of the course was to enable them to treat people

Magen David Adom continues to work for & with all sections of the Israeli Population

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:30:46 GMT

Further to the event held on Tuesday evening Dec 20.2011, to show MDA's appreciation of the outstanding activities of the orthodox-haredi

KEEPING WATCH ON THE LIVES OF THOSE PRAYING AT MT. MEIRON

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:27:15 GMT

A SPECIAL FIRST AID CUPBOARD WAS DEDICATED AT MT. MEIRON MDA PROTECTS THE LIVES OF THOSE PRAYING AT THE GRAVE OF THE RASHBI IN MEIRON. A SPECIAL CUPBOARD FOR FIRST AID WAS PLACED THERE WHICH WILL BE USED BY THE RESCUE WORKERS IN ORDER TO SAVE LIVES

Knesset member Rachel Adato visits MDA:"MDA NEEDS TO BE THE STRONGEST EMERGENCY ORGANISATION IN ISRAEL"

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:14:51 GMT

MK Adato, visited MDA and was amazed at the advanced technology she was shown, lavished praise on the organization its workers and volunteers* "If MDA cannot be the strongest emergency organization in Israel during routine periods, it definitely will not be able to fulfill its duties in emergencies" said Adato at the end of her visit

Dear Gideon,

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:31:59 GMT

Friends of MDA in Marseille

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:30:54 GMT

Magen David Adom remembers and honors its past

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:30:13 GMT

Saved by Tongs!

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:28:12 GMT

Magen David Adom's French Friends Association in Marseilles recently organized an evening of tribute to MDA.

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:13:15 GMT

The event welcomed a number of local MDA volunteers and admirers including the Deputy Mayor � responsible for municipal health � and the presidents of organizations such as the Jewish Radio and the French chapter of the Alpha Omega Jewish dental fraternity.

st week saw the closing ceremony for Course 108, the overseas volunteer program in memory of Yochai Porat

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:53:12 GMT

2011 General Assembly of the Jewish Federations ofNorth America

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:50:04 GMT

The 2011 General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America was held in Denver, CO from Nov 6-8.