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In order to assist foreigners entering Israel the Israeli immigration authority has opened the email to assist with applications harigim-natbag@piba.gov.il


To locate missing relatives:

Ezer Metzion hotline: 036144660
They have reps on the ground at all of the hospitals.

 Zaka form to locate missing relatives
 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDymRMlF7HeFilw0k1kk3mE1phFR1d4qAvSVWGmS_D5Ekaxw/viewform


Nahriya Hospital Emergency Hotline: 1255141
Nahriya Hospital: 049850505
(12 injured)

Ziv (Tzefat) hospital: 046828838
Ziv Emergency Hotline: 1255161
(41 patients, of which 14 in serious condition, and some already released)

Poriyah Hospital: 046652211
Poriyah Hospital Emergency Hotline: 1255162
(27 patients)

Rambam Hospital in Haifa (still receiving patients transferred from Ziv)

(7 patients, of which 4 in serious condition)

Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusiam

Police Meron HQ - 110

Missing people hotline *1201

"Due to the many people in the United States that are frantically trying to contact loved ones who were in Meron and have been unable to locate them, Misaskim has opened their command center to try and assist people." Please call 718-854-4548 ONLY if you are missing an immediate family member and need assistance.
 



Link to Zaka form to locate missing relatives
 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDymRMlF7HeFilw0k1kk3mE1phFR1d4qAvSVWGmS_D5Ekaxw/viewform



There is intermittent cell service reception around Meron. Many people are safe but stranded as roads are closed. 30 kids are in a police holding facility in search of family members.

𝐈𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧, 𝐄𝐌𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥  𝐏𝐓𝐒𝐃 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐲!

Anyone who is emotionally affected by this tragedy can sign up for our service at EMA Care, and we can help you get through this trauma.
This service is entirely voluntary and therefore 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄. Sessions will be completely anonymous.

𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 - https://lnkd.in/d9Bp8Jw
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Re: Tragedy In Meron!
« Reply #220 on: April 30, 2021, 09:16:54 AM »
There are claims somebody fainted and the police blocked the traffic so he isn't trampled.

Either way, the problem isn't so much a handful of cops that may have made a huge mistake under extreme conditions, but the broader planning that allowed a situation where something like this can happen and can be rectified for future events.

The sad part is people blaming police means it will be more difficult to control crowds at other events.

Investigations always open as soon as possible while evidence is fresh and witnesses can't plan their testimony. It will almost definitely end up in a national inquiry commission.

starting already
https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/headlines-breaking-stories/1969696/justice-ministry-to-open-probe-into-possible-police-negligence-at-meron.html

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Re: Tragedy In Meron!
« Reply #221 on: April 30, 2021, 09:17:31 AM »
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Re: Tragedy In Meron!
« Reply #222 on: April 30, 2021, 09:19:08 AM »
Idra Rabba - Written by R' Shimon Bar Yochai. Not sure the exact translation. had someone forward it to me.

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Re: Tragedy In Meron!
« Reply #223 on: April 30, 2021, 09:19:52 AM »
starting already
https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/headlines-breaking-stories/1969696/justice-ministry-to-open-probe-into-possible-police-negligence-at-meron.html

"Another witness from Beit Shemesh said in a radio interview: “The whole time there were people passing through and everything was going smoothly. Suddenly there was terrible crowding. I looked up and saw five police officers who were simply standing there and stopping people from passing.”

“People begged, cried, screamed that they’re going to die, that they can’t breathe, but they didn’t open the passageway. Children were fainting in their parents’ arms. When the police finally allowed people through, everyone collapsed one on top of the other.”

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Re: Tragedy In Meron!
« Reply #225 on: April 30, 2021, 09:21:37 AM »
The family is in touch with the highest authorities in Israel who are actively trying to find the boy. Rumors of him being located are false.
Elal LY08 JFK-TLV at 23:50 tomorrow has seats. Post here if the family needs help booking.

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Re: Tragedy In Meron!
« Reply #226 on: April 30, 2021, 09:33:20 AM »
This is a son of a very close friend. Heart wrenching... there are no words to describe the helplessness that they are feeling now.  If anyone has info on his whereabouts, pls call 052-569-0248.
This is absolutely heartbreaking. I can only imagine what the family is going through. 2 of my brothers were in Meron last night, and we couldn’t reach them. Phones went straight to VM. It was some of the worst hours of my life, BH got confirmation that they were OK at around 4AM EST. TYH

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Re: Tragedy In Meron!
« Reply #227 on: April 30, 2021, 09:35:19 AM »
This is absolutely heartbreaking. I can only imagine what the family is going through. 2 of my brothers were in Meron last night, and we couldn’t reach them. Phones went straight to VM. It was some of the worst hours of my life, BH got confirmation that they were OK at around 4AM EST. TYH
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Re: Tragedy In Meron!
« Reply #228 on: April 30, 2021, 09:37:15 AM »
The family is in touch with the highest authorities in Israel who are actively trying to find the boy. Rumors of him being located are false.
I just received this message: מישהו חשב שהוא ראה אותו בצפת הבוקר מסתובב. לא בטוח אז אולי לא כדאי להגיד?

It's not much to go on but I will send to people in Tzfas now.
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Re: Tragedy In Meron!
« Reply #229 on: April 30, 2021, 09:40:45 AM »
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« Reply #230 on: April 30, 2021, 09:40:50 AM »
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Re: Tragedy In Meron!
« Reply #233 on: April 30, 2021, 09:59:29 AM »
Idra Rabba - Written by R' Shimon Bar Yochai. Not sure the exact translation. had someone forward it to me.

https://hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=54803&st=&pgnum=249

Haven't found a translated version online yet.
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Re: Tragedy In Meron!
« Reply #234 on: April 30, 2021, 10:00:08 AM »
In order to assist foreigners entering Israel the Israeli immigration authority has opened the email to assist with applications harigim-natbag@piba.gov.il

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Re: Tragedy In Meron!
« Reply #235 on: April 30, 2021, 10:01:29 AM »
In order to assist foreigners entering Israel the Israeli immigration authority has opened the email to assist with applications harigim-natbag@piba.gov.il

@BarryLincoln
Thank you for your thoughts/tefilos.  The family is making arrangements as we speak.

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Re: Tragedy In Meron!
« Reply #237 on: April 30, 2021, 10:07:36 AM »
Cabinet voting on declaring Sunday a national mourning day. All flags in consulates and embassies around the world will be lowered to half mast.

The Jewish unity is heartwarming and a twisted manifestation of RaSHBI and Lag BaOmer uniting the entire Jewish people. It's a tragedy in its own right that we have to await such horrendous circumstances for it to manifest.
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Re: Tragedy In Meron!
« Reply #238 on: April 30, 2021, 10:11:55 AM »
My brother was next to the ramp when this happened,  my family knew he was in meron, BH he is ok and unharmed. It was a really frightening experience not being able to reach him for a while. 

Really a sad day for all, I have  a friend that his brother passed away, someone that learnt in the same yeshiva as my brother passed away. really heartbreaking.
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Re: Tragedy In Meron!
« Reply #239 on: April 30, 2021, 10:14:10 AM »
From whatsapp:

Important announcement:  Global Embassy LTD.

In light of the tragedy that occurred in Meron. If the first-degree family member is missing, hospitalized, or passed away. Our office and team will assist free of charge to enter Israel immediately. You can contact Peretz Scheinerman (CEO@ Global Embassy LTD)
Phone: +97250-709-5000
Or via email: Peretz@sosvisa.com