ZAKA

Israeli tourist killed in Thailand motorcycle crash while vacationing with wife

Two additional vehicles and a passenger van were involved in the crash. Thai authorities have not yet released details about the accident.

Motorcycles are seen at a bustling street in Pattaya, Thailand (illustrative)
TAL NIR (L) and Ilana O’Malley.

Healing across borders: The story of the Planetherapy NGO

First responders at the scene where dozens of toddlers were suspected to have been badly poisoned at a daycare in Jerusalem. January 19, 2026.

High Court of Justice blocks autopsies of dead infants from Jerusalem daycare disaster

Simcha Greiniman ,ZAKA Commander Modiin and International Representative

ZAKA commander Simcha Greiniman on dignity, service, and the human cost of October 7


Mamdani sponsors bill that would ban Jewish nonprofits from raising money for ZAKA, Hatzalah

Mamdani introduced a bill to fine NY nonprofits for funding groups like ZAKA and Hatzalah linked to Israeli settlements.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protest in New York. (illustration)

Netanyahu briefly leaves for ‘important phone call,’ during ZAKA visit

“I came here to say thank you on behalf of the people and the Government of Israel,” Netanyahu told the group’s directors, commanders, and volunteers.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the national headquarters of ZAKA in Jerusalem on June 26, 2025.

Two additional bodies recovered from rubble in Bat Yam, number of dead in city rises to nine

The overall death toll in the country since the beginning of Operation Rising Lion has risen to 16.

A drone view shows the damage over residential homes at the impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Bat Yam, Israel June 15, 2025

‘This has altered your DNA’: Dr. Phil speaks with ZAKA heroes of Oct. 7

Dr. Phil: “The things that you have seen, you’ve had to contend with, you’ve had to live in the dark side of a continuum from the evil to the angelic.”

 Dr. Phil and ZAKA volunteers seen at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York, May 19, 2025

Voices of resilience: ZAKA and the Jerusalem Post unite for a night of remembrance

At the Jerusalem Post Gala in NYC, leaders honored October 7 victims and called for unity, healing, and action

Dubi Weissenstern, ZAKA CEO with Zvika Klein, Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief

Trump admin. stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel, Steve Witkoff says

Follow live from The Jerusalem Post Conference and catch keynote speakers, including US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff.

 Florida Sen. Rick Scott is interviewed at The Jerusalem Post's Annual Conference in New York, US, May 19, 2025'

‘We are the witnesses, and we cannot forget:’ ZAKA Dubi Weissenstern

Dubi Weissenstern, ZAKA CEO, wants to establish resilience centers for ZAKA volunteers to lessen the stress of dealing with tragedy

 Dubi Weissenstern, CEO of ZAKA

‘I have a dream’: ZAKA Dubi Weissenstern on lessening stress of tragedy

Dubi Weissenstern, CEO of ZAKA, wants to establish a resilience center for ZAKA volunteers, to lessen the stress of dealing with tragedy.

 Dubi Weissenstern, CEO of ZAKA, dreams of creating resilience centers for ZAKA volunteers

First Jewish people’s choice awards to be held in Times Square

The event will recognize Jewish activism and raise funds for ZAKA’s mental health initiatives.


Sheriff’s call: Answering the ZAKA alarm for emergency training

A ceremony marking the agreement was held last week in Washington, DC, with 150 sheriffs from across the United States and senior ZAKA officials, led by CEO Dubi Weissensetrn.

ZAKA and the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) sign a memorandum of understanding