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Page 4, Viewpointe February 2024
MDA Remembers Fallen Paramedic Hero

Elkana Newlander Z’L / Boca-Delray Event 2024

Dear Friends, I wanted to share with you another story in the trained extensively and received certification from Magen David
The last 4 months have aftermath of these horrific events as we continue to honor Adom, and this loss hurts both organizations and Israeli society
been very difficult, as on one of our fallen emergency paramedics, Sergeant Major deeply. May Elkana’s memory forever be a blessing.
the morning of October 7th, Elkana Newlander Z’L. On Thursday, March 7th, 2024, we are celebrating the heroic
we all awoke to the horrors The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit cleared for publication work of Magen David Adom and our heroes by having our annual
of the Hamas attack. As of that Sergeant Major Elkana Newlander, 24, from Efrat, fell Boca-Delray Community Event, and we invite the entire Boca
the time of this writing on in battle in the central Gaza Strip. Pointe community to join us. Please reach out to Yishai for more
Day 107 of this war, 1400 In addition, a reservist was seriously injured in the battle information, and we hope to see you there.
Israelis killed including 200+ in which Newlander fell.
soldiers, 240 plus kidnapped, The soldier was taken to hospital for medical treatment,
129 still remain in captivity. and his family was informed.
We all have been glued to the The Efrat municipality announced on Tuesday evening
television sets, watching, crying and listening, checking on that Newlander was killed in battle in the Gaza Strip.
our families as this war unfolds. The heroes of Magen David “A hug and condolences to his dear parents, Avri and
Adom have been doing the same, working around the clock, Nava, from the Zayit neighborhood,” the announcement
and running towards danger in order to care for the injured. stated. “And to his siblings, Sara Yiska, Ariel, Yedidya, Yael
Magen David Adom alone has lost over 19 personnel in the Hodaya, Efrat and Naomi.”
line of duty working to save lives. Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi stated: “During his time as a
volunteer with Magen David
Adom, Elkana participated in
the operation to vaccinate the
residents through contacts with
the elderly residents and by
providing ongoing assistance.
Thanks to his work, we were
among the first to vaccinate most
of the community’s residents.
We will miss his smile, big heart,
and spirit of volunteering.”

As the fabric of our noble cause, your involvement
can take many forms. From sponsoring urgently needed
ambulances to contributing essential emergency medical
equipment, or even supporting the ongoing training of our
paramedics—the current and future saviors of Israel—every
gesture has the power to make an impact.
In times of crisis, Israelis place their trust in Magen
David Adom to be a steadfast presence, ready to answer the
Sergeant Major Elkana call. And in turn, MDA depends on devoted communities
Newlander Z’L like yours and people like you to fortify our emergency
preparedness. This invaluable partnership, forged since
As many of you know, 1930, has transformed MDA into the world’s preeminent
Magen David Adom and the and proficient Emergency Medical System.
Israel Defense Forces hold To explore these opportunities, please reach out to
strong bonds and ties, and Yishai Mizrahi, the Area Director for American Friends
many volunteers for MDA, of Magen David Adom in Boca Raton/Delray Beach, at
come from the IDF and Vice 561.288.5658 or via email at YMizrahi@afmda.org.
MDA Emergency Personnel Killed since October 7th versa. Nearly all of the combat Your dedication is immeasurable, and we are forever
medics in the IDF forces have grateful. Am Yisrael Chai. 
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