Magen David Adom (MDA) is Israel’s emergency services system. Through their medic services, MDA saves lives of Israelis every single day.
To honor their commitment to Israel and its safety, B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton hosted an event on Dec. 9 for American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA). The event, which featured actress and activist, Patricia Heaton, raised funds for MDA, specifically to help support a fleet of rescue vehicles, training and equipment for paramedics and EMT’s in Israel. Funds also helped support the Marcus Blood Center in Israel.
“I can only imagine how these incredible volunteers from every religious background who serve in Magen David Adom bear their burden. How they process the trauma while being of service to their countrymen and women is quite astonishing,” Heaton said during the event.
Heaton is a Christian who has created O7C, a movement against antisemitism. She was honored with the Eternal Light Award during the event, commemorating her support for Israel and its people. Stephanie and Joel Markel of Boca Raton also announced that they donated a blood donation center at the soon-to-be-constructed MDA Ramot Be’er Sheva Emergency Medical Services Station.
