Ep.8 How Eli Beer Turned Tragedy into a Life-Saving Revolution
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Eli Beer, the founder of United Hatzalah. Discover how a childhood trauma led him to create one of the world's fastest and most effective emergency response organizations. Eli shares his journey from witnessing a terrorist attack as a child to overcoming personal challenges, including a near-death experience with COVID-19. Learn about the power of community, volunteerism, and the impact of saving lives across diverse cultures and religions. Don't miss this episode filled with hope, resilience, and the spirit of unity.
β±οΈ Timestamps:
00:00 - 01:30: Welcome and introduction of Eli Beer, founder of United Hatzalah.
01:31 - 04:00: Eli shares his early life experiences in Jerusalem and the impact of witnessing a terrorist attack as a child.
04:01 - 08:00: Discussion on Eli's challenges in school and his early aspirations to become a doctor.
08:01 - 12:00: Eli talks about his journey to becoming an EMT and the realization of the need for faster emergency response.
12:01 - 16:00: The founding of United Hatzalah and the innovative use of ambucycles for rapid response.
16:01 - 20:00: Eli explains the growth of United Hatzalah and the diverse community of volunteers.
20:01 - 24:00: The impact of United Hatzalah on saving lives and the importance of volunteerism.
24:01 - 28:00: Eli's personal battle with COVID-19 and the lessons learned from the experience.
28:01 - 32:00: Reflections on family, community, and the power of kindness.
32:01 - 36:00: Eli shares stories of resilience and rebuilding after trauma, drawing parallels with Holocaust survivors.
36:01 - 45:52: Closing thoughts on the mission of United Hatzalah and a call to action for support and donations.
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