In this high-flying episode of None of Your Business, we sit down with Eli Rowe, the visionary behind Hatzolah Air, to uncover the incredible stories of life-saving missions that defy the odds. Similar to other extraordinary charitable organizations like Chaverim and Tomchei Shabbos, Hatzolah Air relies on the unwavering support and dedication of its amazing volunteers. From emergency heart transplants to daring rescue operations in remote locations, Eli shares how his team navigates the skies to bring hope and help where it’s needed most.

Join us as we explore the origins of Hatzalah Air, the extraordinary logistics behind each mission, and the community and faith that fuel these lifesaving endeavors. Eli also details an incredible search and rescue mission in collaboration with Chaverim, where teamwork and determination led to the successful recovery of a missing child. Along the way, we learn valuable lessons on how each one of us can make a difference and have a lasting impact on the lives of others.

Whether it’s securing fuel in the middle of the night or coordinating complex international medical transports, Eli’s stories are a testament to the power of perseverance and the miracle of volunteerism. Tune in to discover what it takes to run a volunteer-driven air rescue operation and why ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things when driven by passion and purpose. This is an episode that soars above the rest—don’t miss it.

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

01:51 A Personal Story of Hatzolah's Impact

03:55 The Role of Hatzolah Volunteers

04:32 A Rescue Mission in Ecuador

11:45 The Arizona Search and Rescue

13:19 Challenges and Miracles in Rescue Operations

27:58 The Origins of Hatzolah

33:31 The Vision and Growth of Hatzolah Air

44:59 The Brotherhood of Hatzolah

45:48 The Familiarity of Hatzolah

47:27 Challenges in Standardizing Hatzolah

48:40 The Power of Volunteerism

53:04 Hatzolah Air: A Unique Operation

01:06:23 Funding and Financial Challenges

01:22:34 The Importance of Community Support

01:31:33 A Blessing to Be a Giver