ZAKA
When humanity becomes the response
"One of Israel's most important contributions is the willingness to stand with others in their most difficult moments. It is the belief that no community should face tragedy alone."
ZAKA deploys team to aid Venezuela in search-and-rescue, distribute supplies, assess land
Israel's Olympics judo bronze medalist auctioning equipment to fund ZAKA PTSD treatments
Taiwan's Jewish community establishes first-ever cemetery in Taipei, buries 74-year-old man
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.
