Award of Excellence to MDA National Service Volunteer Baraah Jalta
Baraah Jalta, an MDA National Service volunteer from Nazareth, receiving the Award of Excellence at the President's residence
President Reuven Rivlin, Minister of Settlement Affairs and National Service Tzachi Hanegbi and Director General of the National Service, Reuven Pinski, attended the ceremony awarding certificates of excellence in the national-civil service that took place at the Presidential Residence.
Baraah Jalta, a resident of Nazareth, began her career in Magen David Adom as a youth volunteer and later volunteered for two years in the national service as an EMT, first aid instructor and last year as a COVID test sampler and vaccinator.
During the speech, she said: "There are no words to describe the feeling of excitement and joy I felt when I was informed that I was elected - there is no greater honor than this for me. At the age of 17, I made a significant decision and joined MDA as a volunteer. Over time I grew up in the organization in a way that has changed me greatly. I worked around the clock to help those in need and have traveled around the country, at all hours, to provide an immediate response to the sick or quarantined. I did everything for the people of Israel. I am proud to be part of a large, supportive and helpful organization in all areas, regardless of religion, race or gender".
The director of the MDA Gilboa region, Yossi Fahima: "Baraah recently completed two years of national services as an EMT in an ambulance, and during the Corona period she was both a COVID test sampler and a vaccinator. Her contribution to the community has helped many. I wish there were many more like her. This is a success story for members of the national service".
MDA Director General Eli Bin: "The strength of an organization lies in its employees and volunteers - in the diverse, ambitious and professional human material. I congratulate Baraah, and thank her for her great contribution to the organization and all its volunteers, who in my eyes represent all the good that Israelis have for the sake of the other and to help save lives".
