Friends of Yad Sarah Blog

​A Lifesaving Call: Yad Sarah's Loneliness Relief Center

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Nehemi Segal, a volunteer at Yad Sarah's Loneliness Relief Center, doesn't let her disability stop her from helping others. Despite navigating the challenges of visual impairment, she conducts calls t...

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Behind the Scenes at Yad Sarah's Oxygen Filling Station

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Benji Bension is originally from New Delhi and made Aliyah in 1974. Since retiring from a successful career in the armed forces and tech industry, he began volunteering at Yad Sarah's Oxygen Filling S...

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Yad Sarah Hosts Accessible Tour to Oct 7 Memorial Sites

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Traveling to Israel's historical, cultural, and memorial sites is often difficult for individuals with mobility challenges. Yad Sarah's "Accessible Pathways" program was launched as an extension of Ya...

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Breath of Life: Yad Sarah's Life-Saving Support

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One Shabbat, an elderly man knocked on Hagit Shlasky's door. Hagit, the manager of Yad Sarah's Shoham branch, opened the door without hesitation. After apologizing for the disturbance, the man shared ...

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Yad Sarah's New Initiative Brings Comfort to Grandparents of Wounded Soldiers

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The conflict in Israel doesn't only affect soldiers on the frontlines—it leaves deep emotional wounds for the loved ones supporting them from home. "When we heard the news, our world turned upside dow...

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Yad Sarah's Legal Service Protecting the Elderly from Scams

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Yaakov, an 83-year-old retiree, has always been afraid of the dentist. One day, he saw a newspaper ad for a dental clinic that promised pain-free treatments. Drawn in by the offer, Yaakov scheduled an...

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Yad Sarah Providing Support Through Every Stage of Recovery

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When violinist Mordechai Shenwald was struck by a missile in Gaza, all but two of his ribs were shattered. Despite doctors deeming it a fatal injury, Mordechai defied the odds and made a miraculous re...

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Yad Sarah Offers Moment of Respite

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Yad Sarah frequently organizes trips for individuals with physical disabilities to connect with the world around them. In a year filled with fear and loss, these outings offer more than just a breath ...

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Yad Sarah Expands Its Reach with New Center in Ashdod

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To better support Southern Israel – which has been heavily impacted by the war – Yad Sarah recently opened a new Beit Yad Sarah in Ashdod. At the opening, the founder of Yad Sarah Rabbi Uri Lupoliansk...

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Paying It Forward: The Impact of Volunteering at Yad Sarah

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Zvi Swerdlove, originally from Boston, first encountered Yad Sarah when he needed to borrow medical equipment to care for his father. The experience left a lasting impression on him. After closing his...

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A Testament to Yad Sarah’s Commitment to Life-Saving Care

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Rinat Ridder – Yad Sarah's director for the Northern District – is in charge of ensuring that the 29 branches in Northern Israel under her supervision have the medical equipment and supplies they need...

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A Lifeline for Israel: Yad Sarah's Emergency Call Center

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When Margalit Wiztum started volunteering at Yad Sarah's Emergency Call Center, she didn't expect to be saving lives. She assumed she would primarily be contacting lonely individuals, fielding inquiri...

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Inside Yad Sarah - Fall 2024 Newsletter Is Here

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Adele Goldberg, FOYS Executive Director writes, "During this period of darkness in Israel, Yad Sarah—Israel's leading volunteer-based social service organization—is a source of strength and light...

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Yad Sarah’s Third Oxygen Center Opens in Ra'anana

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Yad Sarah has established a new oxygen center in Ra'anana – an addition to the existing oxygen centers in Jerusalem and Haifa. Volunteers at the center will refill oxygen cylinders and distribute them...

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Supporting Families of Hostages Through Their Darkest Times

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22-year-old Bar Kupershtein was kidnapped on October 7th while working as a paramedic at the Nova music festival. Since Bar's abduction, Yad Sarah has continued to support his family during this diffi...

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Yad Sarah's Newest Branch in Action

Yad Sarah's Newest Branch in Action

On July 27th, Hezbollah's rocket attack on the Majdal Shams community killed 12 children and injured at least 44 others. The town is still in shock, and Yad Sarah's new local branch is providing life-...

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Yad Sarah’s Legal Support for All

Yad Sarah’s Legal Support for All

Mrs. A was hit by a car while walking down the street. The accident left her with the pain of her injuries and the fear that her medical expenses wouldn't be covered by her insurance. When the insuran...

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Inside Yad Sarah - Spring 2024 Newsletter Is Here

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Adele Goldberg, FOYS Executive Director writes, "As we find ourselves grappling with the challenges brought about by the outbreak of war in Israel, the strength of the Yad Sarah community ha...

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Inside Yad Sarah - Fall 2023 Newsletter Is Here

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Adele Goldberg, FOYS Executive Director writes, "I know what we are doing at Yad Sarah is special. To me, the people of Israel are the most remarkable in the world. Yad Sarah is proof of it. And I am ...

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Inside Yad Sarah - Spring 2023 Newsletter Is Here

2023 Spring INSIDE Newsletter

In this edition of "INSIDE Yad Sarah," we highlight Yad Sarah's Beersheva branch – located in the Negev region of southern Israel – and the individuals that sustain its vital services. Learn about fou...

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