About Magen Yehuda
Established in 2004, Magen Yehuda was created by a group of people who are dedicated to the welfare and wellbeing of Israel's citizens. At that time we identified that there was a growing need for a security solution in the many small towns throughout Israel being targeted by terrorists. It became clear that the objective of the terrorists had changed; no longer were they trying to simply take hostages their goal became killing as many people as they can as quickly as possible.
Due to these circumstances there became a need to organize quick response teams in local towns who could react within minutes of an infiltration into a town. These teams are comprised of local residents who know the area and who can respond immediately to any threat. These units were formed and are supported by the Israeli Defense Forces and were given basic equipment and weapons by the Army. Yet due to lack of funds the Army provides them with only the most basic of training. The IDF does provide minimal training but the training that the Army provides is simply not adequate for these response teams to react to the many difficult situations that they encounter on almost a daily basis. Community first responders have become a crucial element in containing potential attacks, but the lack of appropriate training can can cost lives.
This is where Magen Yehuda comes into the picture. Magen Yehuda provides short intensive training tailored to the specific needs of these response teams. We teach each member of the response team the skills they need to accomplish their mission, and we teach them how to operate as a team. We train the team leaders and security coordinators in commanding the team efficiently during operations and coordinating operations with the Army and all relevant authorities.
Due to the security situation here in Israel the demand for professional training is increasing every day so it is imperative that you support us with your generous donation so that we can help the communities who need it most!
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