ZAKA

Healing across borders: The story of the Planetherapy NGO

What began as a response to Oct. 7 trauma has grown into a global platform offering thousands of free emotional support sessions.

JANUARY 25, 2026|ByGIL LEWINSKY

First responders at the scene where dozens of toddlers were suspected to have been badly poisoned at a daycare in Jerusalem. January 19, 2026.

High Court of Justice blocks autopsies of dead infants from Jerusalem daycare disaster

Authorities called for the autopsies, given that the cause of death has not yet been definitively determined, while the families of the deceased petitioned the court against them.

JANUARY 20, 2026|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Simcha Greiniman ,ZAKA Commander Modiin and International Representative

ZAKA commander Simcha Greiniman on dignity, service, and the human cost of October 7

After commanding 18 weeks of field operations, Greiniman reflects on ZAKA’s mission in Israel and worldwide

JANUARY 15, 2026|ByRONNIE ROSENMAN

The world’s largest “NEVER AGAIN” route, starting from the Gate of Death.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Cycling from Auschwitz to form the largest "NEVER AGAIN"

Starting from the Gate of Death a Czech cyclist will ride 1,000 km aiming - He is now appealing to the public with a personal request: "Join the first kilometer public ride".

JANUARY 13, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Meshi-Zahav to receive thousands of shekels in compensation from ZAKA

ZAKA has decided to transfer the money to him, even with the accusations against him.

APRIL 18, 2021BySARAH BEN-NUN

Yehuda Meshi Zahav, Chairman Israel's Zaka rescue unit speaks at a conference of the Israeli Television News Company in Jerusalem on March 7, 2021.

Meshi-Zahav case: Alleged victim files first police complaint

Police detectives will use the testimony in order to better understand Meshi-Zahav's pattern of behavior.

MARCH 17, 2021ByALON HACHMON/MAARIV ONLINE

Tackling sexual abuse among ultra-Orthodox is especially difficult - analysis

How his activities did not come to light sooner?

MARCH 15, 2021ByJEREMY SHARON

ZAKA leader Rabbi Yehuda Meshi-Zahav and members of ZAKA, attend a simulation drill on June 21, 2011. Members of ZAKA, most of whom are Orthodox Jews, assist ambulance crews, aid in the identification of the victims of terror, road accidents and other disasters, and where necessary gather body parts

Alleged victim of former ZAKA head claims his supporters are threatening her

The victim says she has received text messages that read: "You better shut your mouth."

MARCH 15, 2021ByTOBIAS SIEGAL

Police open sex abuse investigation against ZAKA founder Meshi-Zahav

Meshi-Zahav on Friday forfeited on Friday his position as head of ZAKA as well as the Israel Prize he was set to receive this year.

MARCH 15, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Sexual assault in Israel: Victims need protection, not abusers

Sexual abuse occurs in every sector of society; it is not a problem belonging to any one community.

MARCH 15, 2021ByJPOST EDITORIAL

ZAKA head forfeits position following sexual assault allegations

The Lahav 433 police unit also announced Saturday that it will open an investigation into the sexual assault allegations on Meshi-Zahav.

MARCH 13, 2021BySARAH BEN-NUN, TOBIAS SIEGAL, CODY LEVINE

Grapevine March 5, 2021: The ability to change

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MARCH 4, 2021ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

ZAKA FOUNDER Yehuda Meshi Zahav with former IDF Home Front Command head Maj.-Gen. Tamir Yadai.

ZAKA chairman loses father to COVID while still sitting shiva for mother

"Death has knocked on our door ... landing stroke after stroke on us. All within 30 days. Our pain is as large as the ocean, who shall heal us?," ZAKA chairman Yehuda Meshi Zahav wrote.

JANUARY 24, 2021ByGREER FAY CASHMAN, TOBIAS SIEGAL

This week in Jerusalem - A round-up of city affairs

What has been going on in Israel's capital this week?

JANUARY 21, 2021ByPEGGY CIDOR

YEHUDA MESHI-ZAHAV (at left, with Yair Lapid) issued a strong call to haredim this week