Lag BaOmer: 24-Hour Hatzalah-Thon LIVE Event

by CrownHeights.info

A 24 hour Hatzalah-Thon event has been planned for Lag BaOmer this year to recognize and donate to Hatzalah chapters across the United States.

In a public statement on the COVID-19 pandemic, Abraham Wurzberger, the Executive Director of Chevra Hatzalah of NYC wrote that “Hatzalah has unfortunately been receiving unprecedented levels of calls. Hatzalah volunteers have never been so overwhelmed in our history.”

The Telethon style event, being billed as a “day of joy and appreciation” for the tireless work and sacrifice of the Hatzalah volunteers, will  feature famed Jewish singer Avraham Fried as well as other Jewish music stars.

The drive will feature a unique donation page for each local branch of Hatzalah, allowing community members to support their volunteers directly.