For Saving, For Honoring: ZAKA

Welcome to ZAKA’s world of identification, extraction and rescue, born of the voluntary principles of ‘True Loving-Kindness’.

Here, you'll find the ones who step forward, volunteers enabled by you - saving those who can be saved, honoring those who cannot.

Walk with us

From saving lives to making whole.
Together we’ll help light prevail.

Thank You for Taking the First Step. For Being Here.

You see, as ZAKA volunteers, our words sometimes run out…

…so we often work in silence.

But now, forming a meaningful connection with you is most important.

so first things first

you’d need to know what zaka is

The global rescue & recovery charity

ZAKA
IS

Global deployment within a moment’s notice.

Multi-faceted response at any form of disaster.

United Nations recognized humanitarian organization, rescue unit and advisory body.

INSARAG recognized disaster response training program.

Israel’s dominant disaster victim identification NGO.

a quick overview of zaka

The Jewish Chesed Shel Emes nonprofit, in operation since 1995.

Participant in multinational annual drills with NATO and the US National Guard, and in Inter-American Defense College seminars.

…look, here they are!

The volunteers. come see.

Saving & honoring all people equally

THE
VOLUNTEERS
ARE

Responding to
10,000
emergencies each year.

3,000
standing ready worldwide.

Responding to scenes of:

Operating in specialist units on land and sea:

Chesed Shel Emes
K9
Jeep
Jet Ski
Divers
Aerial Search
Climbing and Rappelling (Extraction)
Jet Motorcycle Rapid Rescue (Paramedics)
International Rescue
Minorities
Emergency Community Support

Highly-trained and professionally equipped for their specialties.

On call 24/7.

It’s time

we should talk chesed shel emes.

True Charitable Lovingkindness

CHESED
SHEL
EMES

…we looked at one another with tears in our eyes – but no one left.

— Yechezkel Farkash, ZAKA Volunteer

See – Judaism upholds respectful, prompt and complete burial.

Collecting every trace for a complete burial, down to a drop of blood - stands as ZAKA's very foundation.

Have you heard of the term ‘mitzvah’ – a sacred commandment or act of kindness?

Well, Chesed Shel Emes, which is Hebrew for ‘True Acts of Loving-Kindness’, is regarded as a pure form of mitzvah: compassion both unrepayable and unacknowledgeable by its recipient.

Chesed Shel Emes volunteers are authorized and professionally trained in forensics, crime scene preservation, and advanced identification techniques.

Working alongside Police Forensics, Home Front Command, and the National Center of Forensic Medicine, they utilize professional equipment and precise methodologies – from DNA analysis to dental verification – ensuring certainty in accordance with halacha.

…though you know

Angels need an angel too.

You can be the angel for an angel

ANGELS NEED
AN ANGEL
TOO

Here are a few quick examples that convey how donating is a lifeline to help enable the volunteers.

Have a look to consider becoming a supporting partner for them.

Volunteer Healing & Resilience

resilience training

Ongoing workshops and support groups to build mental strength.

Full-Day Resilience Workshop

24 participants

Women of ZAKA: Special Workshop

24 participants

Trauma Therapy

Cutting-edge VR treatment for PTSD.

Psychological First Aid

Immediate psychological first aid during high-stress events.

Family Workshops

Support for spouses to ensure family stability.

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ZAKA’s volunteer healing & resilience unit

Emergency Rescue & Recovery vehicles

Heavy-Duty Search & Rescue Pickup Trucks

Rapid Response Ambulance-Motorcycles

Rapid Response Jeeps

Chesed Trucks
Delivering equipment to mourners in need

Complete Multi-Purpose Ambulances

Rapid Response Ambulance-Microcars

Rapid Response UTVs

Basic Life Support Response Kits

Life-Saving Kits

Portable Oxygen Support Systems

Multi-Casualty Response Kits

Mobile Automated External Defibrillators

Basic Life Support Response Kits

Emergency Rescue & Recovery Tools

Helmets & Body Armor Vests

Drones

Multi-Purpose Ladders

Multi-Tools

Smart-PTT GPS Communication Devices

Diving Scooters

Stretchers

Chesed Shel Emes Equipment Kits

Headlamps

Field Support Equipment

Forward Command & Control Trailers

Portable Balloon Lights

Tents

Community Aid Equipment Trailers

Portable Generators

Portable Balloon Lights

…A Break perhaps?
for thought Gathering.

we can reflect over music.

Through the Strength of Our Unity

SHMA
ISRAEL

Have you discovered Avraham Tal yet? He’s one of Israel’s favorite singer-songwriters.

Following the October 7th attack on Israel, Avraham Tal has been accompanying ZAKA volunteers through their PTSD treatment. Deeply moved by their selfless dedication and their emotional struggles after exposure to unimaginable horrors, he was inspired to write a song.

Have a listen.

While listening, you can also review the current commitment appreciation tokens:

A choice to donate $1,000 or more is honored with:

limited-edition medal

Iron-Swords ZAKA Edition

Certificate of Authenticity & Quality

Size: 60mm / 1.97 inches

Weight: 68-gram / 2.4 ounces

Material: Silver plated zinc alloy

Designer: Temple Coins

Made in Israel using Israeli-sourced materials

A choice to donate $1,800 or more is honored with

limited-edition collection

Signed and Certified Israel-Post ZAKA Stamp

Commemorative Remembrance Necklace: "Never Again. Never Forget."

ZAKA Pin Souvenir Leaf and Folder

Edition of 800 Sets

…And so the melody continues

through all who care.

Your heart manifests deeds

LIGHT
PREVAILS

As you read these words, ZAKA volunteers are responding to one of thousands of annual calls for help.

Every mission, every life saved and every dignity preserved are only made possible with your support. Please consider becoming a partner with a donation.

Thank you. Thank you for choosing to walk this pathway through the volunteers’ dedication to ZAKA’s mission of True Loving-Kindness.

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