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In this episode, we head over to the Midwest to have a conversation with Tzvi Montrose, the founder and CEO of Hatzalah Chicago. Tzvi talks with Zeesha all about how one traumatic family incident sparked his desire to start Hatzalah in Chicago. Despite people saying it wasn’t needed, Tzvi talks about how he pushed anyways and since 2009, has grown the organization to monumental heights. With over 80+ volunteers in various capacities, three ambulances and 4 municipalities they are working together to help all those in need of assistance while making a great kiddush Hashem in the process. Tune in to hear some more great highlights and learn more about Hatzalah Chicago. If you are interested in learning more or seeing how you can be part, Tzvi said kindly reach out. Tmontrose@hatzalahchicago.org This episode is sponsored in part by Hatzala Beit Shemesh. If you are interested in learning more or sponsoring an episode email Podcast@hatzbs.org today! Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest episodes straight to your phone! If you'd like to learn more about Hatzala Beit Shemesh or to make a donation click the link https://www.hatzbs.org/donate-receipt/

In this weeks episode, Zeesha sits down with EMT, phlebotomist and wilderness expert Yoav Druyan to discuss wilderness survival and rescue! Yoav has been working in the EMT world for over 20 years and has also been a trained wilderness guide. He shares some good stories and tips in case you find yourself in this situation. We even get a few cool stories out of him! Don't forget subscribe to get the latest episode each week. This episode is sponsored in part by Hatzala Beit Shemesh. To learn more and see how you can "volunteer" with your contribution, visit www.hatzbs.org/donate

In this episode Zeesha sits down with Dovid Heyman the executive director of Hatzalah Baltimore. We discuss some really interesting points and how they have been on the front lines of helping the community deal with Covid-19. They are also very active and the only private organization in the United States work with monoclonal antibody therapy infusion! If you don't know what that is tune in and listen to the episode. If you would like to make a donation and help them continue this amazing work, click the link below. https://hatzalahbaltimore.org/donate/ This episode is brought to you by Hatzala Beit Shemesh If you would like to sponsor an episode email Podcast@hatzbs.org

In this week's episode we touch on a topic that many have wanted to know. What is the difference between a Hatzala volunteer and a paramedic. Zeesha sits down with volunteer, paramedic and registered nurse Matan Nitzky to get the answer. In this episode we touch on the differences in Israel and abroad. This week's episode is sponsored in part by Hatzala Beit Shemesh. To learn more about Hatzala Beit Shemesh, you can visit their site to learn more. If you would like to sponsor an episode email Podcast@hatzbs.org.

In this week's episode, we sat down with Dr. Yosef Topek to discuss the Emotional First Response Unit. Dr. Topek discusses how the unit was formed and it's importance. He also delved into how it's even come up in various hilchot Shabbat queries and when psychological trauma has been deemed Pikuach Nefesh. Dr. Topak discusses with Zeesha the difference between EFR and the PsychoTrauma units that other organizations have started to put in place. We also discuss the importance of having mental health professionals in any Hatzalah organization to help with debriefing after traumatic incidents. To learn more about Emotional First Response, Dr Topek encourages anybody to reach out. If you would like to start your own EFR unit as part of a local Hatzalah. He can be reached via WhatsApp +972 58-778-2008 In case of an emergency always call your local EMS or Hatzala! This episode was sponsored in part by Hatzala Beit Shemesh, Israel's first and only emergency response organization with free coverage and transportation. Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest episodes straight to your phone! If you'd like to learn more about Hatzala Beit Shemesh or to make a donation click the link https://www.hatzbs.org/donate-receipt/ #hatzalacast #psycotraumaresponse #emergencyresponders

This week, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Zecie Maltz, head of the dispatch team for Hatzala Beit Shemesh. Zecie has been involved in EMS since she was 17 and hasn't stopped yet! She shares some wild and interesting stories from the dispatcher point of view and gives us more insight into the role and how crucial it is when every second counts! In case of emergency always call your local EMS or Hatzala! This episode was sponsored in part by Hatzala Beit Shemesh, Israel's first and only emergency response organization with free coverage and transportation. To learn more visit them online at www.hatzbs.org/donate today!

In episode three Zeesha sits down with longtime Haztala volunteer Rabbi Lavey Freedman, Lavey talks with us about his extensive history as a volunteer EMT. Starting when he was 17, he found a real passion for it and for over 25 years has been volunteering his time saving lives! One of the main points we touch on is the ambulance. Driving an ambulance in Israel versus America, the different rules and regulations that come with being a driver in Israel and some fun stories from inside the bus! Tune in, and don't forget to subscribe! This is episode is brought to you in part by Hatzala Beit Shemesh. If you like this show and are interested in learning more about Hatzala Beit Shemesh you can visit their website https://www.hatzbs.org/donate-receipt/

In this episode, Zeesha sits down with Dovid Cohen, the director of operations and volunteer for Hatzala Beit Shemesh. Dovid has a degree in emergency management and before moving to Israel worked heavily in the field. We discuss how that skill can really come in handy when being a volunteer. Dovid also shares an incredible story of rescue that led up to Erev Pesach! Don't forget to subscribe to get the latest episodes straight to your phone! If you'd like to learn more about Hatzala Beit Shemesh or to make a donate click the link https://www.hatzbs.org/donate-receipt/

Welcome to the HatzalaCast, on episode 1, we get the pleasure of sitting down with Moshe Braun, the CEO and director of Hatzala Beit Shemesh. Moshe discuss the history of Hatzala Beit Shemesh, his journey of being an EMT and also a very powerful story of his own personal experience treating patients at Ground Zero on 9/11. This weeks episode is sponsored by Hatzala Beit Shemesh, to learn more about what they do, you can visit www.hatzsbs.org today. Don't forget to subscribe to get notifications when each new episode airs.