Posted on: October 27, 2023, 07:40h.
Last updated on: October 27, 2023, 07:40h.
A Las Vegas synagogue, Temple Beth Sholom, has raised $140K in a single day to donate an advanced ambulance to aid Israel amid its ongoing battle with terrorists. The congregation plans to raise additional funds for a second ambulance. The donations will be directed to Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s local Red Cross equivalent, which provides medical assistance to individuals of all backgrounds. This initiative was inspired by the recent massacre in southern Israel, which deeply affected the community. Rabbi Felipe Goodman expressed the importance of concrete assistance in times of pain and suffering.
The donated ambulance belongs to Magen David Adom and will be equipped with cutting-edge technology to provide immediate treatment for traumatic injuries, as well as life-saving devices for heart attacks and strokes. Each ambulance is served by highly skilled paramedics who can perform critical procedures before patients reach hospitals. These mobile intensive care units (MICUs) are crucial, especially in light of the recent massacre in Israel that resulted in over 1,400 deaths and 5,400 injuries. The ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza has led to numerous casualties.
Ambulances Destroyed
Robert Rosenthal, chief marketing officer for American Friends of Magen David Adom, emphasized the urgent need to replenish the fleet of ambulances in Israel. More than a dozen rescue vehicles have been destroyed during the conflict, primarily by rockets, bullets, or shrapnel shells fired by terrorists. The service provided by MDA has been significantly impacted, with a paramedic, Aharon Haimov, losing his life while responding to injured victims. As casualties continue to rise, the demand for other equipment and supplies, including hemostatic bandages and tourniquets, has surged. MDA also manages the blood supply for all of Israel, which has experienced a substantial increase in demand. With the possibility of further hostilities emerging, such as with Hezbollah in Lebanon, the requirements for blood and ambulance services are expected to grow exponentially.