In a large undertaking, Ichud (United Hatzalah) has signed an agreement to train kindergarten teachers and assistants in the Shas-affiliated Naot Margalit system throughout Israel.

The Shas system operates hundreds of daycare centers around the country, from Kiryat Shmona in the north to Eilat in southern Israel. The instruction will be carried out by certified female instructors affiliated with the Ichud training staff.

The staff will learn basic first aid as well as addressing life-threatening situations such as an obstructed airway. They will be certified in CPR as well and learn to clean and dress different types of injuries and wounds.

Naot Margalit’s Rav Lior Gabbai is pleased with the union formed with Ichud Hatzalah, which he feels will make the system safer for the children. He feels that improving the training of the staff is to the benefit of all involved.

Ichud Hatzalah CEO Ze’ev Kashash stresses the importance of training, especially for people in daily contact with children. As has been proven, having trained personnel on hand can make the difference between life and death.

In the photo we have Rav Gabbai and Ze’ev Kashash.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)