Chanukah Festivities at Meir Panim
Chanukah celebrations are in full swing at Meir Panim. We hope you will consider volunteering with us when you visit Israel! Tzfat Our Tzfat branch hosted local High School volunteers where they personally handed out sufganiot (doughnuts) to our patrons. This brightened the seniors’ holiday spirit and made their day! Or Akiva Children from […]
Volunteers visit Dimona
Our Dimona Branch really lit up this week and the spirit of the Chanukah was felt by all. A wonderful group of volunteers from Yavneh High school came by to help out in our center. Together, they played games, sang songs, and ate delicious holiday foods. What a special way to spend Chanukah by doing […]
Jamie Geller Visits Meir Panim
On Tuesday, December 24th, Jamie Geller, an American-born Israeli food writer, celebrity chef, television producer, and businesswoman, visited our Jerusalem Restaurant-Style soup kitchen. Jamie has visited our branch once before and was truly inspired by the critical services Meir Panim provides. Watch Jamie in our video where she demonstrates how to make Chanukah gelt. She […]
Video Blog: Meir Panim’s Top Moments of 2019
In 2019, Meir Panim successfully continued its mission of fighting poverty in Israel. Thanks to our amazing volunteers and donors, we were able to feed more hungry Israelis than ever before. We continued to support Israel’s impoverished Holocaust survivors and provide miracles for sick and orphaned children. Have a look back at some of the special moments […]
Seeking a Sense of Calm
When the terror attacks from Gaza struck Israel last week, the fear and anxiety that followed was heightened. Teens continued to seek comfort from Meir Panim’s youth centers. We are hopeful that they can return to their routines soon and that while the certainty of Israel is always a delicate balance, we, at Meir Panim, […]
Rosh Hashanah Baskets for the Needy
Two local schools in Israel prepared Rosh Hashanah baskets for needy Holocaust Survivors in Dimona. It is so heartwarming to see kids take part in tzedakah. Special thanks to Nisim, our branch manager for facilitating this special and much-needed project.
WATCH: Holocaust Survivor Day Center in Dimona
Mimi Cohen, Holocaust Survivor shares her Meir Panim experience, at the Dimona center.
A Shofar That Defied the Nazis
For years there have been fragmentary reports of almost unbelievable acts of faith at the Nazi death camps during World War II: the sounding of shofars, the ram’s horn trumpets traditionally blown by Jews to welcome the High Holy Days. These stories of the persistence of hope even in mankind’s darkest moments have been passed […]
IDF Elite Unit Visits Dimona
This week our Dimona branch hosted volunteers from the 8200 unit- a super-elite intelligence unit that has been the first step of many of this country’s high tech talent. This unit provides the tools and experience that power the start-up nation. We are honored that these promising young adults were given the time and space […]
Surge in PTSD Among Israelis in Gaza Rocket Range
A sharp rise in the number of people seeking help for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been reported in southern Israel, where residents have faced constant bombardments of rocket fire from the Gaza Strip over the course of many years, reports the Ynet news website. Click here to read more
