On Sunday, Hatzolah of Mill Basin-Canarsie held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Tiferet Ovadia to dedicate the new “Beitel Family Ambulance,” generously donated by Mr. Ben Beitel and his family. The event drew a large crowd of community members, local leaders, elected officials, and emergency personnel, all gathered to honor the Beitel family’s commitment to lifesaving services in the Mill Basin and Canarsie communities.
The new ambulance was dedicated in memory of Avraham and Chaya Sarah Altah Rosenthal, with the generous donation made by the Beitel family.
The ceremony celebrated the addition of a state-of-the-art ambulance to Hatzolah’s fleet, enhancing the organization’s ability to provide rapid, expert medical response in the region. Among the distinguished attendees was NYPD Chief of Community Affairs Richie Taylor, who praised the Beitel family’s generosity and highlighted the profound impact of Hatzolah’s work. “This ambulance represents not just a vehicle, but a lifeline for our community, made possible by the Beitel family’s dedication,” Chief Taylor remarked.
Chief Taylor also used the moment as an opportunity to recognize Hatzolah volunteer Nussy Josephy for his visionary project, the “Hatzalah Museum.” Chief Taylor commended Josephy’s efforts to create an educational space that will preserve and share the remarkable history of Hatzolah, detailing how the organization was founded against immense challenges. The museum aims to inspire future generations by showcasing the courage, perseverance, and chesed that define Hatzolah’s legacy.
Hatzolah of Mill Basin, part of the broader Canarsie Hatzolah division, continues to serve as a vital resource for Brooklyn’s Jewish community and beyond. The new Beitel Family Ambulance will bolster their capacity to respond to emergencies with speed and professionalism, ensuring that countless lives are touched by their lifesaving efforts.
Community leaders and attendees expressed gratitude to the Beitel family for their extraordinary contribution, noting that the ambulance will serve as a lasting tribute to their commitment to Klal Yisroel. The ceremony concluded with heartfelt tefillos for continued hatzlacha in Hatzolah’s mission and for the health and safety of the entire community.
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Presumably the museum will credit the Satmar community and Rebbe for the founding of Hatzalah.
Moderators Note: They shouldn’t./ Because the Tzadik Herschel Weber, (Hashem should send hima refuah Shelaima!) founded Hatzolah (not the Satmar Rebbe) nor is Weber a Satmar Chosid. Ever heard him talk Yiddish? That ain’t not Satmar Chosid!