United Hatzalah Launches 'Economic Calm' Raffle Offering Monthly Salary and Prizes

United Hatzalah, Israel's volunteer emergency medical service, has introduced a new raffle called "Economic Calm" that offers a grand prize package designed to provide financial peace of mind for three years. The prize includes a monthly salary of 12,500 shekels for three consecutive years, a new family car for full use during that period, and a comprehensive home renovation including a brand-new kitchen.

In a recent interview, Moshe Menas, Deputy CEO of United Hatzalah, reacted enthusiastically to the prize list, joking that if he won, he would immediately return to full-time religious study, leaving the interviewers without a host. Eli Polk, also Deputy CEO, explained that the raffle aims to extend the concept of "calm" beyond emergency response to financial security for the winner.

Polk revealed that 100% of the funds raised from raffle ticket sales, which start at 720 shekels, go directly to purchasing operational medical equipment such as oxygen kits, defibrillators, and resuscitation bags. This is possible because a philanthropic donor from the United States covers all production, operational, and prize costs of the raffle.

The interview also addressed financial challenges faced by United Hatzalah, including a significant loss of tens of millions of dollars in foreign donations due to the depreciation of the dollar. Despite these setbacks, Polk emphasized that the organization's emergency operations, supported by 10,000 volunteers, continue uninterrupted. He urged the public to participate in the raffle to support life-saving activities.

The raffle is currently underway with a limited number of tickets available. United Hatzalah invites the public to secure their chance to win the prize package while contributing directly to saving lives across Israel.