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Virtual Benefit Raises over $1 Million for Hatzalah Emergency Response

The fundraiser was hosted by Jay Leno.
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May 5, 2020

“Saving Lives Sunday,” the virtual benefit for United Hatzalah of Israel that streamed May 3, raised more than $1,00,000,000 to support Hatzalah’s emergency response efforts in the fight against COVID-19.

The streaming telethon included an inspiring video covering Leonard Cohen’s “Halllelujah,” performed in English, Hebrew and English by international celebrities Adam Kantor, Dudu Aharon, Rona-Lee Shimon and Layon Elwazani along with first responders and people that they saved. You can watch below:

In case you missed it, the fundraiser, hosted by Jay Leno and featuring an appearance by mentalist Lior Suchard, can be viewed in its entirety here.

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