You see, my husband is not just my rock and hero, he is also a guardian angel for my entire community.

My husband is a Hatzalah first responder, and as his wife, I couldn’t be prouder.

Filling the role of a volunteer’s wife comes packaged with some unique factors. Let me go back to my story to explain.

As my husband and I enjoyed a quiet moment together, his pager suddenly went off. It’s a familiar feeling by now- the rush that washes over me when I hear the beep of his Hatzalah radio , and seeing his facial expression immediately change to “action-mode.” He jumped up from the couch and ran to grab his gear. “Emergency call,” he said simply, giving me a meaningful look before rushing out the door.

I found myself unable to sleep until my husband had safely returned- this experience all too familiar each time he receives a late-night call.

Being married to a Hatzalah volunteer has given me a unique perspective on the work that these men do every day. I have seen firsthand the sacrifices that have been made, I know stories of lives that have been changed, compelling me to feel constantly awe-inspired by their impact. It’s a job that requires an unwavering commitment to helping others, and one that fills many with a tremendous amount of gratitude.

That’s why I am proud to support the Hatzalah-thon campaign, a fundraising effort that is aimed at providing the resources necessary to ensure that our Hatzalah volunteers can continue their life-saving work.

To my husband,
to all the Hatzalah volunteers,
and ultimately to Hashem Himself- I say thank you.

Thank you for juggling your many roles.
Thank you for dedicating your lives to others.
Thank you for being our “Messengers of Life”.

Let’s show our appreciation and gratitude for these incredible individuals who make our communities safer and stronger. And let’s do our part to ensure that they can continue to be there for us, whenever we need them most.

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