The name Hatzolah comes from the Hebrew word “Lehatsil”, meaning, “To save”. Hatzolah provides a free Emergency Medical Responder service for Melbourne’s Jewish community. Hatzolah operates primarily within the suburbs of East St Kilda, Balaclava, Caulfield, Caulfield North, Caulfield South, Elsternwick, Elwood, Ripponlea and St Kilda. Hatzolah responds to any medical emergency – from a fall, to a chest pain, to a car accident – just call the Hatzolah emergency number 9527 5111. Hatzolah’s operations are funded fully by donations from the community.
