Chabad and ZAKA Form Joint International Emergency Unit

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During the global emissaries' conference in New York, the establishment of a joint emergency, rescue and chesed unit for the ZAKA organization and Chabad emissaries around the world was announced.

The unit will combine the deployment of Chabad emissaries with ZAKA's operational experience in disasters. It will operate under the spiritual guidance of Rabbi Yehuram Ulman and the operational command of Yossi Landau.

The emissaries will undergo rescue training and receive operational backing from ZAKA personnel.