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NCSY Hatzalah Rescue

NCSY (Orthodox Union) + United Hatzalah of Israel

About This Program

NCSY Hatzalah Rescue is a one-of-a-kind 4.5-week coed Israel program (July 5–Aug 5, 2026), run jointly with United Hatzalah of Israel — Israel's largest volunteer emergency medical service. Participants complete a full EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) certification course covering CPR, hemorrhage control, and first-aid, then ride along on real Hatzalah ambulance shifts and assist in Hatzalah's logistics center. Between medical training sessions, participants swim the Kinneret in Hatzalah rescue vehicles, jeep the Negev with Hatzalah's sand vehicles, and rappel with the Search and Rescue unit. An extraordinary Israel experience unlike any other. Grades 9–12. RootOne $3,000 voucher eligible.

Highlights

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    Earn EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) certification
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    Volunteer on real ambulance shifts with United Hatzalah of Israel
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    Learn CPR, hemorrhage control, and first-responder skills
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    Swim the Kinneret in Hatzalah rescue vehicles; jeep the Negev; rappel with Search & Rescue
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    4.5 weeks coed, grades 9–12 — RootOne $3,000 voucher eligible

Sessions & Dates

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    4.5 weeks in Israel — July 5–Aug 5, 2026

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