Purim Preparations in Or Akiva Purim, the Jewish holiday celebrating the miraculous elimination of the fatal decree against the Jewish people, is a festive day commemorated with acts of giving throughout the Jewish community. On Purim, it is customary to dress up in...
Especially amidst the pandemic, Meir Purim has fully embraced the Purim spirit. One of the most important aspects of Purim is to take part in all of the customs and traditions: Sending baskets of food to friends and family Dressing up in costume Having a festive meal...
The past week in Israel was one of the coldest in recent memory. Jerusalem had its first snow day in two years, and its heaviest snowfall since 2014. And when the bitter winter sets in, Meir Panim prepares to bundle up those who are left in the cold. Early in the...
Here at Meir Panim, we know what it means to be a daily giver. Every day, of every month, of every year, Meir Panim staff and volunteers all over Israel go out and make a difference in the lives of the thousands of needy Israelis. All year round, Meir Panim cooks...
In a year where the world has been flipped upside down and spun like a dreidel, it’s certainly nice to be at the end of it, celebrating Chanukah! One major theme of the holiday is that even in the darkest of times, there is always light. That has certainly been true...
