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Israel Regev, 92, from Haifa, and his sister, Yeti Itzik, 96, from Kibbutz Nir Oz near the Gaza border, both Holocaust survivors, have not seen each other for more than 10 years. The siblings maintained regular telephone contact, but because of their medical conditions and distance, they have not been able to hug or see…
Evangelicals and Jews dedicate ambulance in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle — After seven years of work, Jeff and Arlene Berg may finally get a chance to rest. The Wilkins Township Evangelicals raised nearly $100,000 toward buying an ambulance for Israel. Having secured commitments from approximately 40 donors, and with the medical vehicle ready for shipment east. The September 12 gathering, the Bergs noted,…
Three-year old girl survives 50-foot fall.
While hiking with her father and brother, a 3-year-old girl fell into a 50-foot well in northern Israel. Her father subsequently fell after the ladder installed in the well broke when he attempted to climb down to rescue his daughter. The man told his 5-year-old son to go for help. The boy found other hikers…
Saved from death as a baby, saving lives today.
One night 24 years ago when he was one year old, Moshe Biton’s parents came into his room to find him unable to breathe and his skin turned completely blue. They rushed him to the MDA station near their home in Hatzor HaGlilit in northern Israel. Ronen Kadosh, then a young EMT at MDA, started…