Building collapse in Florida

Building collapse in Florida

On June 24, 2021, a 12-storey beachfront condominium in the Miami suburb of Surfside, Florida, partially collapsed killing 98 people and injuring many more.

Doctors, EMTs and paramedics from the South Florida Hatzalah, many of whom volunteer with the Magen David Adom International Unit, were among the first at the scene to provide lifesaving medical care, alongside rescue organisations.

Sydney rallies to support MDA during Guardian of the Walls

Sydney rallies to support MDA during Guardian of the Walls

During May 2021 Israel was under attack and MDA was once again on the frontline. MDA teams were stretched saving lives under threat from missiles or riots. Australian Friends of Magen David Adom immediately called for an emergency appeal which was wholeheartedly supported by our many members and friends. We thank you for your response…

When disasters strike in Israel MDA is at the front line

When disasters strike in Israel MDA is at the front line

As we approach the High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we look back on another COVID ravaged year, both here in Australia and also in Israel.

Magen David Adom has been and remains at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19. MDA has conducted more than five million tests, given more than a million vaccinations, including to employees and residents of all the nursing and retirement homes all over Israel.