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Emanu-El members tour Israel with AFMDA.

A country ‘still in the traumatic phase.’ From 6,000 miles away, you might mistakenly assume that Israel’s wounds from October 7 and its aftermath have started scabbing over, David-Seth Kirshner, the rabbi of Temple Emanu-El in Closter, said. But when… Read more

MDA conducts evacuation exercise in the Sea of Galilee.

MDA is prepared to save lives by air, land, and sea. In preparation for summertime water activities, Magen David Adom is preparing to respond to a variety of scenarios at sea and along the coastline. MDA recently carried out an evacuation exercise with its “seabulance”… Read more

MDA assists couple with roadside delivery.

Heli and Elyasaf, a couple from Kiryat Gat, were driving to the hospital to have a baby, when Heli realized she was about to give birth in the car. They immediately called Magen David Adom’s 101 Emergency Call Center and were instructed to stop by… Read more

MDA responds to shooting terror attack on Route 55.

Magen David Adom responded to a double shooting terror attack on Route 55 near the village of Azzun early Sunday morning. MDA immediately dispatched Medicycles, ambulances, and MICUs. MDA medics provided treatment and evacuated the two victims, a 19-year-old woman in serious condition who has… Read more

Magen Project trains and equips local emergency medical teams in vulnerable Israeli communities.

1,000 local teams to be established near where the threat is most imminent, including communities in the North, the Gaza Border, and Judea and Samaria. Or Yehuda, Israel (March 25, 2024) — In response to unprecedented challenges presented by the October 7 Hamas attacks, Magen… Read more

Phoenix community supports MDA at Hope Gala.

Filled glasses, long gowns and elegant hors d’oeuvres were abound on March 17, at Chateau Luxe in North Phoenix. This is not an unusual site for this event venue, but in the middle of the festivities sat a fully set… Read more

MDA treats, evacuates four police officers hit in car ramming.

MDA vehicles at the car ramming scene. MDA paramedics and EMTs rushed to the scene of a car ramming early Wednesday morning in central Israel. The assailant, who was from Tira, attacked four police officers in Kochav Yair. MDA medics treated and evacuated the injured… Read more

MDA helps four injured in weekend terror stabbing attacks.

MDA medics in Gan Yavne Three people were seriously injured in a terrorist stabbing attack at the Friendly Mall in Gan Yavne, a small city in southern Israel. The victims are three young men, ages 25, 20, and 17, who suffered multiple stab wounds. Magen… Read more

Longtime philanthropists Al and Linda Adelson honored with Amit Man Award for Courage at annual MDA Palm Beach Gala.

Keynote speaker Gilad Erdan, Israel’s ambassador to the U.N., told the crowd it was crucial for Israel to win its war against the terrorist group Hamas. Palm Beach, Fla. (March 29, 2024) — More than 600 supporters of Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s emergency services… Read more

Inside MDA’s heroic efforts: How Israeli women stepped up.

Since October 7, 52% of blood donors are women, according to Magen David Adom’s Prof. Eilat Shinar. In the past six months, Magen David Adom has collected 1.5 tons of milk for premature babies, infants whose mothers were injured during the October… Read more