ZAKA

Taiwan's Jewish community establishes first-ever cemetery in Taipei, buries 74-year-old man

Chabad Taiwan wrote that it was a "significant milestone" for the community in an Instagram post. "Sad but important," the post added.

THE TAIPEI Synagogue.
A ZAKA ambulance and El Al aircraft are seen at an airport in New Zealand, February 23, 2025

Two Israelis die in Malibu car crash, ZAKA working to identify victims

Moshe Rozenberg, Executive Director, ZAKA USA with Sheriff Greg Champagne

ZAKA, National Sheriffs’ Association highlight growing partnership at 'Post' conference

ZAKA volunteers collect the remains of a woman killed in a Hezbollah rocket attack in northern Israel on March 24, 2026.

In emergency responses, Israel sets the standard and inspires the world


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."

"Holy Work" Edut Mekomit's Photograph of the year 2024

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.

Dubi Weissenstern

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”

ZAKA volunteer, Simcha Greinman.

'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.

 Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view. Psychological trauma and PTSD treatment at therapy session. Tired pensive military man feeling worry and despair overhead view

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.

Yehuda Meshi-Zahav, founder of ZAKA

'Paying a heavy price: ZAKA head Dubi Weissenstern speaks at 'Post' Trauma Conference

“Every ZAKA volunteer knows that they are paying a heavy price”

Dubi Weissenstern, CEO of ZAKA at the Jerusalem Post conference, “A Nation in Trauma”

'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.

The entrance to Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh), in Be'er Ya'akov, southeast of Tel Aviv on December 15, 2020.

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

ZAKA volunteers in Rishon Lezion on July 16, 2025.

Over 100 US Sheriffs join ZAKA training course on Jewish burial customs

Event in Florida strengthens cultural sensitivity in law enforcement amid ongoing support for Jewish communities

 Over 100 sheriffs joined the seminar hosted by ZAKA Search and Rescue last week in Florida aimed at educating law enforcement on Jewish customs related to honoring the dead.

Mamdani sponsors bill that would ban Jewish nonprofits from raising money for ZAKA, Hatzalah

Mamdani introduced a bill to fine NY nonprofits for funding groups like ZAKA and Hatzalah linked to Israeli settlements.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protest in New York. (illustration)