tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post3042298324470218769..comments2024-03-29T11:40:46.477+03:00Comments on Life in Israel: Female Hatzala-Style Organization Facing OppositionRafi G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00699851287106903971noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post-35295829017031434482011-09-22T01:09:18.367+03:002011-09-22T01:09:18.367+03:00I thought it was just Washington Heights Hatzala t...I thought it was just Washington Heights Hatzala that originally had female members? Either way, I understand the organization's feelings that having two competing volunteer ambulance groups running may not be best.Shmildanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post-53972315868383487102011-09-21T23:27:38.451+03:002011-09-21T23:27:38.451+03:00correction, my rebbetzin trained to be an EMT, not...correction, my rebbetzin trained to be an EMT, not a paramedicRafi G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00699851287106903971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post-50599712606665436472011-09-21T20:15:48.393+03:002011-09-21T20:15:48.393+03:00Rafi - Anon 5:28 here.
Kol HaKavod to your wife. ...Rafi - Anon 5:28 here.<br /><br />Kol HaKavod to your wife. As mentioned, I do not agree with Hatzala's position, at least in part because I think their concern can be addressed - and having a single-gender separate group is one way of addressing the issue. My point was to clarify the issue - since an earlier poster had seemed to assume that the issue was responder/patient interaction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post-13141634523371846282011-09-21T17:37:23.327+03:002011-09-21T17:37:23.327+03:00anonymous - that is also correct. when we first mo...anonymous - that is also correct. when we first moved out here my wfe became a paramedic with MADA. when they started to form a unit based in RBS, they refused to take her on the team for that reason. even though they did not have enough people at the time.<br /><br />on the other hand, in the case of this post we are talking about an all-female unit, so this is clearly not the cause of their objectionRafi G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00699851287106903971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post-39716235528381703902011-09-21T17:08:07.560+03:002011-09-21T17:08:07.560+03:00Hatzala's objections are based on interactions...Hatzala's objections are based on interactions between male and female responders, not responders and patients. I personally happen to disagree with them, but I do understand the basis of the original Psak not to have women members. Times change, though, and it may be time to revisit the issue. I know of a number of Frum women in Brooklyn who volunteer for non-Jewish volunteer ambulance services because of their desire to contribute while being frozen out by Hatzala.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post-70237919226710981042011-09-21T15:04:46.742+03:002011-09-21T15:04:46.742+03:00Many hundreds of female Mada volunteers show what ...Many hundreds of female Mada volunteers show what a load of nonsense that is.rwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post-6971462263911697792011-09-21T14:07:59.377+03:002011-09-21T14:07:59.377+03:00Hatzala members need to be in shape. That's a ...Hatzala members need to be in shape. That's a big laugh. The typical Hatzala hocker is not known for his physique.Commenter Abbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07753256568022159103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post-54261799076152761882011-09-21T13:58:17.484+03:002011-09-21T13:58:17.484+03:00This is nuts. What is the problem if a female para...This is nuts. What is the problem if a female paramedic takes care of you. What, your going to be "stimulated" while you are in an emergency condition> Doesnt the Talmud say "dont be too righteous...if you aww a woman drowning go in and swim and take her back to shore..." What is going on? Will a woman in dire need be upset if a good looking male paramedic arrives to help her? Will she be stimulated to sexual thoughts at his touch? If she is in an emergency situation she needs help male or female. Same for guys - if you need help it matters not who helps as long as you receive help.Sammynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20257999.post-7145459564651184532011-09-21T12:31:16.671+03:002011-09-21T12:31:16.671+03:00A group of men who pray "באמונה שלמה) "ב...A group of men who pray "באמונה שלמה) "ברוך שלא עשני אישה)<br />every morning of their lives is more than likely to be misogynist by nature.Darth Zeidahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885872955106929227noreply@blogger.com