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Hatzolah Serves Around the Clock on Purim, Responds to Over 170 Calls

Hatzolah Serves Around the Clock on Purim, Responds to Over 170 Calls

By Williamsburg 365 Staff

While thousands across the community celebrated Purim, Hatzolah volunteers remained on duty around the clock to ensure help was always just moments away.

Yidel Deutch, a senior dispatcher at Hatzolah, was seen reading the Megillah during his dispatching shift while continuing to monitor calls, ready at a moment’s notice to respond if needed.

Despite heavy traffic and the many festivities taking place throughout the day, Hatzolah handled more than 170 calls on Purim. Dedicated volunteers, paramedics, and dispatchers worked tirelessly to respond to emergencies and assist those in need.

The organization’s members continued their work throughout the holiday, balancing the spirit of Purim with their unwavering commitment to protecting and serving the community.


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