Zaka

Israeli emergency services group founder accused of sexual abuse dies a year after suicide attempt

Yehuda Meshi-Zahav, the founder of Zaka, had been hospitalized since the suicide attempt last year amid rape and assault allegations against him.

By Philissa Cramer June 29, 2022 11:42 am

Ex-Zaka leader Yehuda Meshi-Zahav attempts suicide amid molestation probe

The rabbi was in critical condition from self-inflicted injuries less than a month after police launched an investigation into the claims.

April 22, 2021 9:39 am

Zaka founder Rabbi Yehuda Meshi-Zahav accused of molesting minors

The prominent activist and volunteer from Jerusalem has denied the allegations by at least five people, including a man who said he had become a “prostitute” for Meshi-Zahav.

March 12, 2021 9:39 am

Remains of over 1,000 Holocaust victims uncovered during construction work reburied in Belarus

By Cnaan Liphshiz May 22, 2019 7:36 am

Israel to send search-and-rescue team to Mexico in wake of severe earthquake

September 20, 2017 7:57 am

Israeli rescue group Zaka helping with hurricane cleanup in Houston

September 5, 2017 10:33 am

Israel arranges return of body of Arab-Israeli teen killed in Istanbul attack

January 2, 2017 8:19 am

ZAKA rescue team heading to Germanwings crash site

March 29, 2015 3:33 pm

Israel working to retrieve fallen soldier’s remains, Yaalon tells family

August 11, 2014 10:26 am

Kiev Jewish volunteers undergo disaster training

March 5, 2014 5:17 pm

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