ZAKA
ZAKA, United Hatzalah send emergency teams to assist victims of Bondi Beach shooting
“This is a brutal terror attack targeting Jews because of their identity. ZAKA operates anywhere in the world where Jews are harmed," said Haim Weingarten, ZAKA’s deputy director of operations.
ZAKA’s Rosenberg: 'We’re taking yesterday’s trauma to build a safer, kinder tomorrow'
Dozens rescued in severe flooding as Storm Byron wreaks havoc on Israel
Daughter of executed software engineer calls for the UN to establish 'ZAKA for Iran'
When disaster hits, civilians save lives first - opinion
Around the world, civilians are becoming the first to save lives in disasters, showing why emergency systems must recognize and support them.
ZAKA leaders to discuss importance of civilian first-responders at Jpost Washington Conference
Dubi Weissenstern ZAKA CEO, “Government authorities around the world must begin recognizing civilian first-responders as a significant and legitimate force.”
The New First Responders: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage
The world we live in is not the one our legacy emergency systems were built for. The people saving lives are not always in uniform; they are our neighbors, our friends and our family members.
Voices of October 7: Simcha Greiniman shared with Chen G. Schimmel
"We’re ordinary people thrust into something far beyond ourselves. There is no training, no preparation that could prepare you to face such darkness."
No. 37: Dubi Weissenstern, leader of ZAKA
As CEO of ZAKA, Weissenstern has played a central role in crisis management, strategic planning, and external relations through some of Israel’s most challenging periods.
ZAKA gives 'proper care to humanity,' volunteer Simcha Greinman tells 'Post' conference
“We provide the highest level of personal care to bring proper care to humanity”
'They no longer recognize themselves': The growing crisis among Israel's security forces - opinion
The survey, carried out among 111 participants – including active-duty soldiers, career service members, reservists, and ZAKA volunteers – focused on post-traumatic symptoms.
A scandal, Scottish noir, and a Jerusalem comedy: What to watch in Israel this weekend
The documentary, which follows the reporters who broke the story, Aaron Rabinowitz and Shira Elk, presents detailed evidence against him, including interviews with many victims.
'Paying a heavy price: ZAKA head Dubi Weissenstern speaks at 'Post' Trauma Conference
“Every ZAKA volunteer knows that they are paying a heavy price”
'An unfathomable tragedy': Man crushed by fallen tree at Shamir Medical Center
According to eyewitnesses, the man left the building to purchase a bottle of water when the tree suddenly hit him.
Body of man missing for two years found in Rishon Lezion apartment
The discovery was made after a call was placed to the ZAKA 1220 hotline, alerting authorities to a decomposed body in an apartment on Mishmar Hayarden Street
