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Michaela Berku, a dedicated Magen David Adom (MDA) paramedic, philanthropist, and former international model, spoke at the Jerusalem Post’s 2025 Women Leaders Summit in an interview with Jerusalem Post Night Editor Sarah Ben Nun about her commitment to saving lives and fostering volunteerism.
“MDA brings together people from all backgrounds with one mission: to help others,” Berku said. She shed light on the importance of emergency medical training, urging the public to take first-aid courses. “Even if you’re busy, learn to use a defibrillator—it saves lives.”
For Berku, volunteering is essential for both society and personal well-being. “Doing good is the best therapy,” she said. Recalling the COVID-19 pandemic, she recalled how small acts of kindness, such as delivering food to the elderly, uplift both the giver and the receiver.
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