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Expanding Magen David Adom’s

Paramedic Training Program

By Yishai Mizrahi and Leslie Viselman training, medical
equipment, instructors,
and operational
costs—needs that have
only intensified due
to the ongoing war.
Every dollar invested
translates into more
paramedics on the
ground, more lives
saved, and a stronger,
Dear Friends, more resilient Israel.
This month, we want to share an urgent and vital The time to act is
aspect of Magen David Adom’s work—the training of now. Israel’s future
Israel’s paramedics. These highly skilled first responders enlistment due to religious or health reasons, commit 1-2 depends on it.
are the backbone of Israel’s emergency medical system, years of volunteer work in communities across Israel. If you’d like more
the very people operating the ambulances and life-saving These highly trained paramedics are essential during information or want to
equipment that Boca Pointe members have generously wartime and crises, stepping up when other first responders get involved, please feel free to reach out to either of us,
sponsored for years. are called to reserve duty. Enrollment in this program Yishai Mizrahi or Leslie Viselman, Co-Area Directors for
Becoming a licensed paramedic is no small feat. It tripled in 2023 to 150 participants, and that number is AFMDA, at 561.288.5658 or via email at Boca-Delray@
takes over two years and more than 2,000 hours of rigorous expected to rise to 180 in the coming years to keep pace afmda.org.
training. Magen David Adom is the only institution in with Israel’s growing emergency needs. Your dedication means the world to us, and we are
Israel qualified to train and certify paramedics, including MDA’s relentless pursuit of excellence ensures its forever grateful for your continued support. 
those who serve in the IDF, police, and security services. paramedics are the best-trained in the field. The upcoming
Since October 7, we have seen an unprecedented threefold Center for Advanced Emergency Medical Training at the
increase in Israelis signing up to become paramedics. Marcus National Blood Services Center will be a game- Lease Renewals
These dedicated individuals are Israel’s future heroes, changer, providing cutting-edge simulation technology and
stepping forward at a time when their skills are needed immersive training to meet Israel’s evolving emergency
more than ever. response needs. Renters- If you plan to renew your lease
The attacks of October 7 exposed critical gaps in Beyond the medical impact, this program is a powerful at Boca Pointe, please provide the BPCA
Israel’s emergency response infrastructure, making it force for unity. National Service participants train and Management office a copy of your renewal
clear that expanding the paramedic program is not just serve alongside Jews, Muslims, Christians, Bedouins, and
important—it is an absolute necessity. MDA is already Druze, reflecting the very best of Israeli society. Expanding lease and vehicle registration prior to your lease
working to meet this urgent demand, nearly doubling the paramedic training program will have a profound expiration date. Both items are needed to ensure
enrollment from 350 in 2023 to 650 in 2024, with a goal effect, especially in remote communities where having that your transponder does not get deactivated
of training 1,000 paramedics annually by 2026. This is not more skilled first responders will dramatically improve when the lease ends. Please email to admin@
a luxury; it is a national emergency. emergency care and survival rates. bocapointe.com.
A crucial part of this expansion is the National Service The need is urgent. A gift to American Friends of Magen Thank you! 
Paramedic Training Program. Many participants, primarily David Adom for the Paramedic Training Program will
young women who opt for national service instead of IDF directly save lives. Your support covers critical expenses—

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