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Israel At War from page 4 Anybody who does any business with Israelis is used ambulances make the long trek to Israel from the Port
to messages like that one. of Baltimore. “Economically, it’s the best way to get
Halper owns a business called Elite Ambulances with “It’s early here,” Moleski wrote back. “I can’t call.” them there,” said Bonnie Finley, AFMDA’s development,
his father and works closely with the country’s importer “There is war in Israel,” Halper wrote. projects and operations manager. “Unfortunately, it’s not
of General Motors vehicles. He’s also connected to “There’s always a war in Israel,” Moleski wrote. the quickest.”
American Friends of Magen David Adom, the U.S. Halper explained why this time was horrifically A spokesman for Magen David Adom said this mission
fundraising arm of Israel’s emergency service. Nobody different. will cost about $1 million, a figure that includes the first
was more qualified for the job of getting ambulances from “Are you in a safe place?” Moleski wrote. “I’m 17 vehicles and another load of 14, which means flying
one country to the other. available.” ambulances was roughly 10 times the price of shipping
AFMDA typically sends about 75 a year, but this is He climbed out of bed, called him and became part of them.
not a typical year, and the organization’s donors have the emergency response to help the emergency responders. But they didn’t have a choice. The journey across the
sponsored 148 in the two weeks since the conflict began. His next call was to Amy Hoover. She is officially the ocean can take six weeks. That was six weeks too many.
Those funds have provided most of the 1,400 administrative coordinator at Medix and unofficially the The donors waived their ceremonies and the ambulances
ambulances in the Magen David Adom fleet, including person at the company who knows how to get stuff done. were driven straight from the Medix parking lot to a hangar
basic life-support vehicles ($115,000) and mobile “I do a little bit of everything,” she said. Hoover jumped at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
intensive-care units ($140,000). They’re not the box off the phone to analyze inventory and put together a list of 16 ambulances were lost since the fighting, and 17
ambulances that drive around the U.S. They’re actually the ambulances that were ready to roll. It turned out they more have been airlifted to Israel since this conflict. That
Chevrolet vans. The chassis is sent from GM’s factory had 17 waiting to be shipped, and now they were going to is the impact donors like you in Boca Pointe have made
in Wentzville, Mo., to the Medix facility in Elkhart, arrive months ahead of schedule. on Israel for generations, constantly and consistently
Ind., where the empty vehicle becomes a proper Israeli There was a Zoom call with logistics specialists from replenishing MDA’s equipment so that we can utilize
ambulance. It’s stuffed with cabinets for equipment and every step of the supply chain on Saturday afternoon, those vehicles to save lives. Without you, there is no us.
medicine, an oxygen system, a communications center, and Hoover found the truckers who would transport the Magen David Adom is operating every single day to save
heating, air conditioning, emergency lighting and sirens— ambulances to New York by Saturday night. lives, and has used more supplies during the war than in a
and finished with a red Star of David. “I drove into my parking lot at 7 a.m. on Monday and typical year, and are responding to each and every attack
The ambulance manufacturer was founded by Moleski, they were lined up and ready to go,” she said. with the full force necessary to make sure everyone is cared
who has known the Halpers for 20 years, so he wasn’t They often make pit stops for dedication events honoring for quickly and treated fully. The needs are great and your
surprised when he woke up that Saturday to an urgent the donors whose names are on the doors—traveling support has been remarkable, and extremely necessary.
text at 3:14 a.m. from Yoav: Call me please. by flatbeds to avoid unnecessary mileage—before the Currently, AFMDA is running an emergency campaign
for urgent needs necessary to save lives during this war.
Board Of Directors The photo on Page 4 shows the complete list of URGENT
NEEDS at all different giving levels.
AFMDA Urgent Needs
As the fabric of our noble cause, your involvement
May 2023 – May 2025 Officers/Executive Committee can take many forms. From sponsoring urgently needed

Chairman and President Randy Raskin District 5 Paul Hart (Esplanada) ambulances to contributing essential emergency medical
Vice President Robert Cornell Esplanada, Caravelle, Palomar, La Corniche, equipment, or even supporting the ongoing training of our
Vice Chairman Zachary Elliott and El Dorado paramedics—the current and future saviors of Israel—every
Secretary Mary Ann Frazier District 6 Marvin Lazarowitz (Villa Stel) gesture has the power to make an impact.
Treasurer Michelle Ricciuti-Carter Villa Flora, Montego Bay, Villa Del Sol, and Palladium With year end approaching, please note that we are
District 7 David Arlein (Pointe 100) a registered 501(c)(3) with all charitable gifts being tax
District Directors The Plum/Cortina, Villa Sonrisa and Pointe 100 deductible, and we accept all forms of donations from stock,
District 1 Zachary Elliott (Encantada) District 8 Jacob Stark (Costa Del Sol) to wire, to QCD’s and Required Minimum Distributions
Encantada, Valencia and The Palms Costa Del Sol and Costa Brava from IRA’s. If you are looking to make an impact right now
District 2 Chandra Stewart-Keith (Panaché) District 9 P.J. Petkovic (Stratford Court) during the ongoing war in Israel, there is no organization
Promenade, Imperial Royale, Imperial, Regency Edgewater Pointe Estates and Stratford Court
and Panaché At Large Directors that resonates and makes a deeper impact than MDA.
District 3 Steve Retzer (La Mirada) Through May 2025 Through May 2025 In times of crisis, Israelis place their trust in Magen
La Mirada and Meridiana Robert Cornell (Costa Brava) Randy Raskin (The Palms) David Adom to be a steadfast presence, ready to answer the
District 4 Bob Greenstein (Lakes of La Paz) Mary Ann Frazier (The Palms) Michelle Ricciuti-Carter (Encantada) call. And in turn, MDA depends on devoted communities
El Viento, La Paz, and Southwinds like yours and people like you to fortify our emergency
Connie Murray (Villa Flora) David Sussman (Valencia)
preparedness. This invaluable partnership, forged since
1930, has transformed MDA into the world’s preeminent
and proficient Emergency Medical System.
To explore these opportunities, please reach out to

Sabra Wall Decor B’H Yishai Mizrahi, the Area Director for American Friends
of Magen David Adom in Boca Raton/Delray Beach, at
561.288.5658 or via email at YMizrahi@afmda.org.
EstimatEs grateful. Wishing you a wonderful Channukah, and sweet,
Your dedication is immeasurable, and we are forever
Painting & More ... safe and smooth New Year. Am Yisrael Chai. 

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