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Answering your call with dignity respect compassion

America’s only all-female EMT corps, we provide emergency medical care
to women in the Jewish community, respecting their values of modesty.

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Answering your call with dignity respect compassion

America’s only all-female EMT corps, we provide emergency medical care
to women in the Jewish community, respecting their values of modesty.

Get help now
Get Involved

No more uncomfortable encounters.
No more awkward scenarios.

Just a team of qualified women who treat you in a competent and reassuring manner.

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With a 24/7 emergency line, our own ambulance, and branches in Boro Park, Flatbush and Manhattan,
we respond to your local call rapidly.

Professional

We are a state-certified ambulance service, with licensed EMT volunteers, many with additional medical training, such as paramedics and doulas, ensuring you top-tier care.

Passionate

Our all-female crew draw on their natural caregiving instincts and personal experience
to treat you with empathy and
understanding.

We answered your call.

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Not just state certified. State awarded.

2017 NYS Department of Health EMS Bureau

2018 NYC Regional EMS Council (Remsco)

2019 Public Citation from Eric Adams, President of the Borough of Brooklyn

Making the world a better place

“Ezras Nashim is an outstanding ambulance corps that has made our borough, city, nation and world a better place; I commend [them] for allowing women to focus on their health...and I thank them for all that they have done to help our communities move forward as One Brooklyn.”
Eric Adams,
Mayor of New York City

These awards aren’t just fancy achievements.
They symbolize the exceptional care we give our patients.

What we do on the beat

Treatment

Our volunteers are trained to treat pediatric, adolescent and geriatric emergencies, specialising in emergency labor and OB-GYN.

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Transport

As a licensed Volunteer Ambulance Service (VAS), we transport patients to hospital in our brand-new fully-equipped ambulance.

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Training

We offer training through our partners, to expand our reach and bring dignified emergency care to more women. 

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We're making
a difference

For personal, cultural or religious reasons, many women prefer to be treated by female EMTs. 

Whether for an awkwardly-located burn or an emergency home birth, it feels more modest, more dignified and more comfortable. 

And just as women can choose where to shop, bank or eat out, they should be able to choose who handles their emergency. 

Our EMTs are trained in all areas of emergency — particularly emergency labor, OB/GYN and neonatal resuscitation — so that women no longer have to compromise their comfort to receive competent care.

We can’t choose when emergencies show up. But with your support, we can choose who does.

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From the patient's diary

“I have no words to thank you for being there at the most vulnerable time in my life. There was no way I’d have allowed men to see me or treat me in that state. Your volunteers came within minutes and took care of me in the most professional manner. You should all be gebentched (blessed).”
HadassaBrooklyn, NY.
“My baby Sarale came so fast, but you were faster. Your selfless, dedicated women came into my life to create a miracle in the most professional manner, and quietly slipped out when you were done. I'm honored to have been the recipient of the blessing that you are.”
Chani RichterBrooklyn, NY.
“I always knew Ezras Nashim was an important organization but didn’t realize to what extent. The presence of a caring, professional woman at such a frightening and emotional time was so reassuring and calming for my wife. I’m so grateful that you’re continuing to persevere in helping women.”
Mendel LowyBrooklyn, NY.
“I was lost and vulnerable in a medical situation. I didn’t want to call one of the local, all-male, EMS organizations, but I needed help. I’d heard there was another option, but I never thought I’d try it. I’m so thankful I did. Ezras Nashim came very quickly. Their professionalism and kindness put me at ease right away. They treated me expertly, diagnosed me correctly and I was just so grateful to be treated by compassionate women who knew what they were doing.”
Rebbetzin Shlomtzy WeiszRenowned lecturer and teacher, Brooklyn, NY
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Real people. Real lives.

Stories of help and hope are made possible by our dedicated EMT volunteers — and people like you.

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Rachel's Story

“They were wonderful, patiently explaining what was happening.”

Rachel was a three-week newlywed when she had a severe bout of flu. After a few days, her symptoms worsened. Then, her breathing became labored…

Chani's Story

“My baby came fast, but you came faster.”

It wasn’t her first pregnancy, but as Chani approached her due date, she had an ominous feeling about her upcoming birth…

Ortal's Story

“I felt engulfed in their compassion.”

Ortal was at work when she started feeling lightheaded. She has anemia, so she knew it meant her iron levels were very low. She felt a faint coming on…

Rachel's Story
“They were wonderful, patiently explaining what was happening.”

Rachel was a three-week newlywed when she had a severe bout of flu. After a few days, her symptoms worsened. Then, her breathing became labored...
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Chani's Story
“My baby came fast, but you came faster. ”

It wasn’t her first pregnancy, but as Chani approached her due date, she had an ominous feeling about her upcoming birth...
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Ortal's Story
“I felt engulfed in their compassion.”

Ortal was at work when she started feeling lightheaded. She has anemia, so sh knew it meant her iron levels were very low. She felt a faint coming on...
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"I wish I'd have had them."

"I wish I would have had Ezras Nashim on the vulnerable occasion that I needed them, and I’m therefore on a mission to support their critical cause — because no woman should have to think twice or delay getting help in an emergency. Women have always been there for women, as we see in the Torah. Ezras Nashim’s cause is not about Feminism. It’s about following the rules of tzniut, modesty, and respect to our Torah values. Many women in a fragile and vulnerable state feel much more comfortable being treated by women."
Chagit Sofiev Leviev
CEO, Leviev Group USA

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From the donor's desk

“I’ve been involved with United Hatzalah of Israel for the past 20 years. You could say it’s in my DNA to be involved in lifesaving organizations. But here in New York, Ezras Nashim is the only Jewish volunteer organization doing what they’re doing, helping woman by woman. I was so moved by their mission, it was me who reached out to them to become a partner — not the other way around.”
Joey HechtPresident, AJA Designs Inc.
"As a business mentor to Ezras Nashim, I am impressed by how calculated and thin their budget is, geared solely towards the cause. Every dollar is carefully spent. I’m happy to be supporting an organization that operates this way."
Chagit Sofiev LevievCEO, Leviev Group USA
“Ezras Nashim is a fabulous, one-of-a-kind concept. There are no organizations like them. Their sole goal is to assist women who feel more comfortable being treated by women, especially due to their desire for modesty and discretion — and that’s a truly remarkable service for religious, Jewish communities. Who would not want to support that?”
Robin BerkoNew Jersey
“Leah sends me regular updates showing how they make a difference to people’s lives and you could see that it’s a necessary service. That someone would think twice when their life was in danger is horrifying. The goal of what they’re doing couldn’t be purer, couldn’t be better, couldn’t be more helpful, and you want to be part of it.”
Marianne NovakNew Jersey
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Ezras Nashim is a 501(c)3
Legal name: Chasdei Devorah Inc. DBA Ezras Nashim.
EIN number: 34-2006065
Address: 1716 56th St. Brooklyn, NY 11204

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HELP & SUPPORT | PRIVACY POLICY

We treat emergencies big and small. You can also call us for non-emergency home-visits, such as for pre- or post-surgery, postpartum, terminal illness, blood pressure monitoring, pain management etc. to ensure your concerns are handled with discretion, and without delay.
Click to read about our Homevisit Program
Our state-of-the-art Type II ambulance is equipped with all basic life support (BLS) equipment, including the more specialized hydraulic (electric) stretcher. Between 2-4 EMTs accompany each patient transport.
Her husband called the local emergency service. Three men arrived without delay, but for Rachel, their presence was heavy and overwhelming. The anxiety made breathing more difficult. Luckily, she remembered where she’d saved the number of Ezras Nashim. Within minutes, female EMTs showed up. Calming, reassuring and understanding. “The women coaxed me into concentrating on my breathing and calming me down,” recounts Rachel. “They were wonderful, patiently explaining what was happening all the way to the hospital and staying on with me for a couple of hours. I’ll be forever grateful to Ezras Nashim.” Rachel, Brooklyn, NY.
She saved Ezras Nashim’s number to her speed dial, hoping she wouldn’t need it. She wasn’t even sure why she did that, but she did know that, if she had the super quick birth she dreaded, she didn't want a man rushing in to catch the baby. “That would’ve been traumatic for me. In any case, I didn’t dream it would get to that.” Famous last words. When labor came on heavily at home, she speed dialed Ezras Nashim. "The dispatcher was calm, patient and reassuring. Within minutes, two incredible lifesavers appeared at my house, turning the bathroom into a hospital room. I cannot even describe the professionalism they displayed. My baby Rivka’le came so fast, but they were faster. To have personally witnessed and experienced Ezras Nashim in action is a gift." And that was just the beginning. The way they expertly took care of the newborn, swaddled her and handed her to an emotional Chani, brought to her mind Shifra and Puah, the Jewish midwives. "Your selfless, dedicated women came into my life to create a miracle and you quietly slipped out when you were done.” Chani, Brooklyn, NY.
She says her worst fear was fainting and waking up to a group of men treating her. So she dialed Ezras Nashim fast. Within minutes, their ambulance was on the way. Ortal did pass out, but Ezras Nashim members were there to treat her. “They made sure I felt safe, respected and covered at all times — as they got me into the ambulance and while transporting me to the hospital. They didn’t leave my side for a minute, assuring me they’d be there in case I’d pass out again. That knowledge really calmed me down.” But what really moved her, was that the EMTs later reached out to check how she felt or if they could help further in any way. “That was unbelievably sweet and thoughtful and really made me feel engulfed in their compassion. Thank you for your professionalism and care.” Ortal, Brooklyn, NY.