ABOUT MAGEN YEHUDA
Magen Yehuda is redefining the way communities prepare for and respond to security threats. Through our focused training and support, we aim to empower local teams to effectively handle any emergency situation, ensuring the safety and security of their community members in coordination and partnership with the IDF.
Established in 2004, Magen Yehuda has been steadfast in its mission to enhance the safety of Israeli citizens. The organization’s primary objective revolves around training and equipping community emergency response teams, stretching from the northern border to communities adajacent to the Gaza Strip, Judea, and Samaria. Magen Yehuda’s commitment to ensuring the preparedness of these teams underscores its dedication to safeguarding communities across the nation.
Every year, Magen Yehuda successfully conducts training programs and equips numerous emergency response units through its annual initiatives. These efforts are carried out in close collaboration with the military, as well as local and regional councils, reflecting the organization’s commitment to comprehensive preparedness and cooperation in the face of potential threats.
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Staffed by seasoned professionals in counterterrorism and security, Magen Yehuda remains vigilant in recognizing the evolving threat landscape. The organization emphasizes the transition from isolated terrorist cells to coordinated attacks aimed at overtaking communities with large numbers of assailants. Such awareness informs Magen Yehuda’s strategies, ensuring that its training programs and equipment provisions align with the dynamic nature of contemporary security challenges.
In light of these shifting threats, Magen Yehuda advocates for a fundamental reevaluation of security strategies. As it endeavors to expand its influence nationally, the organization underscores the necessity for communitiess to develop robust, self-reliant security systems. These systems are essential in addressing enduring security challenges and adapting to the evolving nature of threats facing Israeli communities.
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In summary, Magen Yehuda stands as a beacon of preparedness and resilience in the realm of community security. Through its dedicated efforts in training and equipping emergency response teams, the organization exemplifies its unwavering commitment to safeguarding Israeli citizens and ensuring their safety in the face of adversity.
CO-FOUNDERS
Ari Briggs
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Seasoned leader in Israel’s high- tech and non-profit sectors
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Ensuring that each phase of the project is fully funded and effectively managed
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Mobilizing resources and building partnerships
Ehud Dribben
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Leading expert in anti-terrorism and first response training
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Appointed by the IDF to coordinate its work with first responder teams in the Gaza Envelope.
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Ensuring seamless collaboration between the IDF and local communities,
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Streamlining training, communication, and operational readiness across all phases of the project.
Netanel Slomiansky
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Senior manager with extensive experience in non-profit organizations
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Experienced security professional with a specialization in facility security
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Mobilizing resources and building partnerships in the Gaza Envelope
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Facilitating domestic and international community relations
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