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.
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.
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.
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.
Saving 20,000 lives each year.
Attending to 2,800 incidents each year.
3,000 standing ready worldwide.
Highly-trained and professionally equipped for their specialties.
On call 24/7.
…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.
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.
Trauma Therapy
Cutting-edge VR treatment for PTSD.
Resilience Training
Ongoing workshops and support groups to build mental strength.
Psychological First Aid
Immediate psychological first aid during high-stress events.
Full-Day Resilience Workshop
24 participants
Family Workshops
Support for spouses to ensure family stability.
Women of ZAKA: Special Workshop
24 participants
Complete Multi-Purpose Ambulances
Heavy-Duty Search & Rescue Pickup Trucks
Rapid Response Ambulance-Microcars
Rapid Response Ambulance-Motorcycles
Rapid Response ADV Motorcycles
Rapid Response Jeeps
Rapid Response UTVs
Chesed Trucks
Delivering equipment to mourners in need.
Mobile Automated External Defibrillators
Portable Oxygen Support Systems
Basic Life Support Response Kits
Multi-Casualty Response Kits
Smart-PTT GPS Communication Devices
Helmets & Body Armor Vests
Diving Scooters
Drones
Stretchers
Multi-Purpose Ladders
Chesed Shel Emes Equipment Kits
Multi-Tools
Headlamps
Community Aid Equipment Trailers
Forward Command & Control Trailers
Portable Generators
Portable Balloon Lights
Radio Relay Repeaters
Tents
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:
A choice to donate $1,800 or more is honored with:
