No. 39: Eli Bin, Dubi Weissenstern, Eran Zimrin, Chantal and Marc Belzberg: Guardians of Israel

This article highlights several individuals and organizations recognized for their significant contributions to Israeli society and national resilience. Eli Bin, Director-General of Magen David Adom (MDA), transformed the organization into a comprehensive emergency command center, emphasizing its role in national infrastructure and developing the world's most advanced protected national blood bank. Dubi Weissenstern, CEO of ZAKA, expanded the rescue and recovery organization's international disaster relief efforts and launched Resilience Centers for first responders' mental health, especially after October 7, 2023. Eran Zimrin, President of ELI – Israel Association for Child Protection, continued his late mother's legacy by expanding the organization's reach and therapy capacity for child abuse victims, particularly amidst increased stress from COVID-19 and ongoing conflict. Chantal and Marc Belzberg founded OneFamily, a leading support network for bereaved families and the wounded, after their daughter's act of charity following the 2001 Sbarro bombing. Chantal Belzberg received the Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement in 2026 for their work.