Magen David Adom

Jerusalem is a city of history, resilience, and hope, and Magen David Adom is proud to serve and protect all who call it home. Happy Jerusalem Day from the frontline teams safeguarding lives across Israel’s capital.

From spotlights to sirens. Join us for a powerful evening with Noa Cochva, Miss Israel 2021, combat medic, and advocate for Israel. Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Temple Beth Shalom in Livingston, New Jersey. See you there!

Join us at the 15th Annual Jerusalem Post Conference June 1, 2026 | 583 Park Avenue, NYC   Use our personal code for 25% off: JPMDA f.mtr.cool/coockupfvv

As mental health emergencies continue to rise across Israel amid the ongoing effects of war and trauma, Magen David Adom and Israel’s Health Ministry launched a new mental health emergency response initiative, further demonstrating MDA’s leadership in building national resilience and caring for both mind and body. The specialized units include trained paramedics, mental health nurses, and access to psychiatric consultation, ensuring patients receive compassionate, professional care during moments of crisis. The program follows a successful pilot that reduced unnecessary psychiatric hospitalizations and lowered the use of forced sedation and restraints, marking an important step forward in emergency mental health care. f.mtr.cool/zgvukiwvbl

May Abe Foxman’s memory continue to inspire strength, courage, and unity for generations to come. 💙

Shabbat Shalom to the MDA teams who saved Asher’s life as missile sirens sounded across Kiryat Yam. During Friday night prayers, 74-year-old Asher Kassus went into cardiac arrest after asking a neighbor for help. Guided by MDA dispatch, CPR began immediately as MDA teams rushed to the scene. Even as rockets from Lebanon triggered sirens during Operation Roaring Lion, the team continued lifesaving efforts and successfully restored Asher’s pulse. Weeks later, Asher reunited with the medics who saved his life, a powerful reminder of MDA’s unwavering dedication to saving lives, no matter the circumstances.

More than 100 people gathered at the Geller Chabad Family Center in Lyndhurst on May 3 for a deeply meaningful ambulance dedication in support of lifesaving efforts in Israel. Together, the Geller, Baskind, and Hendlin families dedicated a new BLS ambulance in honor of the heroes who gave everything to save others, including Magen David Adom paramedic Amit Mann, who was tragically killed on October 7 while treating patients, and Ariel, an IDF soldier who fell in Gaza. Inspired by a moving story shared by Aryeh Myers at a parlor meeting hosted by National Board Member Barry Feldman, this dedication stands as a powerful tribute to courage, sacrifice, and the enduring mission to save lives.

We thank the NYPD for its vigilance in protecting those inside the synagogue and ensuring that all who wished to enter could do so freely.

In the aftermath of October 7, Dr. Adam Berkovits, DO and Dr. Richard Feldstein went to Israel to volunteer with Magen David Adom. There, they met medics in Kochav Hashachar working tirelessly with an outdated ambulance, one that desperately needed to be replaced. It was a moment that stayed with them long after they returned home. Dr. Feldstein and his son began raising funds through his Bar Mitzvah to donate an ambulance. At the same time, Dr. Berkovits, grieving the loss of his brother, was searching for a meaningful way to give back. Through the power of partnership, they proudly donated a lifesaving ambulance to the community closest to their hearts. Dedicated at IAC 78 in Las Vegas, the ambulance will now serve the very place that inspired it.

In honor of International Day of the Midwife, celebrated today: “I always dreamed of becoming a midwife in order to be part of those who contribute to building the future of the State of Israel.” For Gila, that dream became a lifelong mission. From Pennsylvania to Jerusalem, and from the delivery room to emergency response, she has dedicated her life to bringing new life into the world, wherever and whenever it’s needed most. As part of MDA’s unique initiative, midwives like Gila are on call to support births beyond hospital walls, providing critical care, calm, and expertise in some of life’s most urgent moments. From the beginning of 2026, MDA teams have treated thousands of pregnant women and assisted in hundreds of births at home and in transit, ensuring both mothers and newborns receive the care they need. Behind every birth is a story, and behind so many of those stories are midwives whose compassion and skill make all the difference. #InternationalDayoftheMidwife

Last week in Columbus, we hosted an unforgettable evening with Lior Raz, co-creator and star of Fauda. In conversation with Phil Derrow, Raz shared personal insights shaped by his experiences both on and off screen, offering a powerful perspective through storytelling and lived experience. It was an evening of meaningful dialogue and reflection that stayed with us long after it ended. Thank you to everyone who joined us. 📸: Amy Ann Photography

Did you know that donating just one pint of blood can help save up to three lives? Join American Friends of Magen David Adom in partnership with New York Blood Center for a lifesaving blood drive and make a real impact in just one hour. Your donation helps ensure patients in need receive critical care when it matters most. Sign up, show up, and save lives. Register now and see you Sunday: f.mtr.cool/fxgqovlazm

Join us on May 20 in Glencoe, IL for an evening of reflection, resilience, and powerful conversation. Featuring Jacob Magid, U.S. Bureau Chief of The Times of Israel, and Maya Regev, survivor of the October 7 Nova Music Festival massacre and former hostage, who will share her story of strength, survival, and unwavering courage. Reserve your seat now! f.mtr.cool/sbnjxnistt

Deeply moved to join Prof. @YossiSheffi, Anat Sheffi, and @AFMDA at @MIT for this ambulance dedication. Yossi and Anat, an ambulance bearing your family’s name will soon be racing to save lives as part of the @Mdais fleet. There is no greater gift. 🚑🇮🇱

We visited the “Magen David Adom” center in Ramla on April 29th, and were truly impressed by the vital work being done there. From the blood bank to the breast milk bank, the dedication to saving lives every single day is remarkable.

Got this cute light-as-air knapsack at yesterday's event. @AFMDA is a great org we should all support: they are the primary ambulance service in Is🇮🇱.

Its official!  Registration for the 2026 Israel Day Parade is here. Join MDA medics, volunteers, ambulances, and supporters as Ambassador Gilad Erdan, MDA's global president, leads the way up Fifth Avenue in NYC. Register now, and see you on May 31st! f.mtr.cool/jwevhujczk

Time is almost up to join us for an unforgettable evening. On May 3rd at 7:00 PM, AFMDA welcomes Lior Raz, co-creator and star of the acclaimed Fauda, for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation. Drawing from his personal experiences and deep understanding of the realities on the ground, Lior brings a rare and human perspective to the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Taking place North of Nyack, NY, this meaningful evening is presented in partnership with the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Rockland County. Spots are limited, register now before it’s too late. f.mtr.cool/wzkzjzqaop

Jeffrey Green reached his 100th blood donation this week in Be’er Sheva. He started donating at 18 and kept going, every few months, for years. After moving to Israel at 27, it simply became part of his life. For this milestone, his family came with him, and donated too. “I don’t feel special,” he said. “Almost everyone has the opportunity and the ability to save lives.” Blood can’t be manufactured. It depends on people choosing to give. 100 donations is a big number, but the idea behind it is straightforward: show up, when you can.