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Eli Beer is a pioneer, social entrepreneur, President and Founder of United Hatzalah of Israel. In thirty years, the organization has grown to more than 6,500 volunteers who unite together to provide immediate, life-saving care to anyone in need - regardless of race or religion. This community EMS force network treats over 730,000 incidents per year, in Israel, as they wait for ambulances and medical attention. Eli’s vision is to bring this life-saving model across the world. In 2015, Beer expanded internationally with the establishment of branches in South America and other countries, including “United Rescue” in Jersey City, USA, where the response time was reduced to just two minutes and thirty-five seconds. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (1:04) Hatzalah’s reputation for speed (4:48) Hatzalah’s volunteer EMTs and ambucycles (5:50) Entrepreneurism at Hatzalah (8:09) Chutzpah (14:15) Hatzalah’s recruitment (18:31) Volunteers from all walks of life (22:51) Having COVID changed Eli’s perspective (26:00) operating around the world amid antisemitism (28:06) goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…
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Join host Em Poertner and her guests as they explore hiking, events and all types of outdoor adventures around Roanoke County and the greater Roanoke Valley.
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Join host Em Poertner and her guests as they explore hiking, events and all types of outdoor adventures around Roanoke County and the greater Roanoke Valley.
On this month’s episode of Out of the Office, Em and Alex talk about Food Truck Thursday at the April event! Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism hosts these lunchtime events in the spring and fall. The next Food Truck Thursday is May 8th at the Roanoke County Administration Building. Find more information at roanokecountyparks.com/685/Food-Truck-Thursdays…
Megan Cronise and Lindsay Webb join the podcast to talk about the ongoing Roanoke Valley Greenway projects in Roanoke County. From Explore Park on the east end to Green Hill Park on the west end, there are five projects under construction and several in the planning phases. Later in the episode, Alex North joins us to talk about the Blue Ridge Kite Festival coming up on April 19 at Green Hill Park.…
Devon Burnette from Therapeutic Recreation joins us to talk about the Valentine’s Dinner Dance. This Roanoke County event is celebrating its 39th year. Later in the episode, we get a tease from the If You Noke You Know podcast previewing the Adopt-A-Bowl. Listen to the full episode on Roanoke Valley Television's YouTube.…
The weather outside is frightful, but the classes at the Brambleton Center are so delightful! Recreation Coordinator Anna Jones joins us on Out of the Office to discuss the events and classes happening this winter. From crafts to wellness programs, there’s something for everyone.
The Illuminights Walk of Lights opens on Saturday, November 23, and tickets are on sale now. The half-mile woodland path has over 650,000 lights and is wheelchair accessible! While you’re at Explore Park, shop for artisan crafts, roast marshmallows around the campfire, and get a photo with Santa on select nights.…
Megan Cronise and Paula Benke join the podcast to talk about the projects around McAfee Knob. We dive into the process of getting the McAfee Knob Trailhead Shuttle on the road, the new pedestrian bridge that spans 311, and future plans for the McAfee Knob area and shuttle.
The Anthem Go Outside Festival returns October 18-20. On this month’s episode, Em Poertner, Kait Pedigo and Kelly Brammer talk about all of the fun events happening throughout the weekend. Tune in to hear how GO Fest is expanding to Explore Park for even more opportunities to get outside!
Not ready to conquer McAfee Knob? No problem! On this month’s episode, Em Poertner, Ryan Shazor, and Alex North tell you how to get started hiking, even if you’ve never been out on the trails before. Once the basics are covered, the group shares great (easy) starter trails in Roanoke County.
From Explore Park to greenways and the Appalachian Trail, Em Poertner, Alex North and Kaelyn Spickler share stories from their exploration around Roanoke County. Join the fun as Em officially takes over as host for season two and helps you plan your next out of the office adventure.
Join Marketing Manager, Caitlin Gills, and Community Engagement Librarian, Allyson Frick, and Em Portner, Roanoke County's Public Information Office Specialist to learn about all about the RoCo Words on Wheels Bookmobile, upcoming events, and highlights on the Summer Reading Program. Find out more on the library's website, rocolibrary.org.…
Join Marketing Manager, Caitlin Gills, and Senior Branch Librarian, Bayleigh Vidovich, to learn about all of the fun opportunities at your library this Summer. Don't forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Program to earn your limited edition badges! Find out more on the library's https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/1970/Library/ .…
Looking for ideas for your summer bucket list? Look no further than this episode of Out of the Office. Our Parks, Recreation, and Tourism staff have you, your friends, and your family covered for all kinds of fun!
The countdown to Summer Reading Program is officially on, and we are so excited! This episode has some hints on this year's program and all the fun happening between now and the start of summer!
This month is National Pickleball Month, and we bring in USA Pickleball Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, Nick Perez, to chat about all things pickleball including the potential for seeing the sport in the Olympics one day. Alex North joins the discussion and continues the fun with providing updates from Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism.…
The Roanoke County Public Libraries has a lot in store in the upcoming months to create some "out of the office" fun! Listen to this month's episode and mark your calendars with this lineup of events!
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