Safed Commemorates Israel’s Memorial Day
The Safed branch hosted a memorable evening remembering and honoring the sacrifices of Israeli soldiers and victims of terror for Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day.
Sderot Under Attack: An Insider’s Account
Tair Sassy, the manager of Nir Am, one of Meir Panim’s Youth Centers in Sderot, was brainstorming different ways to celebrate Israel Independence Day when the alarms began to sound. Alarms, indicating that once again her town of Sderot, was under attack. In a split second, the town of Sderot, which borders Gaza, was once […]
Holocaust Remembrance Day at the Nir Am Youth Center in Sderot
In honor of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Nir Am Youth Center in Sderot, had a program with a Holocaust survivor named Chaim Hertzl who came to discuss his experiences, tell his story and screened a film featuring a first-hand account of the Holocaust as well. The Sderot teens were moved by his story […]
Commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day in Dimona
On May 2, our Dimona Center memorialized Yom Hashoah/Holocaust Commemoration day with our group of seniors, many of whom are Holocaust Survivors. This group, consisting of about 20 seniors, meets regularly, three days a week, from 8:30-2:30, with a hot breakfast and lunch and between that activity, time in the community and is staffed by […]
Youngest Volunteer at Or Akiva
Check out our youngest volunteer, Amir, Ilanit’s grandson, helping out with the produce distribution yesterday in Or Akiva. It’s never too young to make a difference!
Traumatized Youth Enjoy Being Kids in Sderot
Youth at our Ben Gurion Center in Sderot had the opportunity to spend time with their mentors, Israel Defense Soldiers that volunteer at the center.
IDF Soldiers Visit to Dimona
Meir Panim’s Dimona branch was proud to host IDF soldiers from Ir Habadim. The IDF soldiers came to volunteer and learn from Nissim about the community, its specific needs and the different ways they can help.
Dog Training at Or Akiva
Yesterday two schools in Pardes Hanna (a town near or Akiva) hosted a community outreach day for their students and Ilanit, our Nir Akiva branch manager, took part in the programming. The day featured police officers, Ilanit giving words of inspiration and a dog training performance given by her wonderful son David, which mesmerized the […]
Updates from Sderot – Road to Recovery
Tair Sassy, the branch manager in Nir Am is relieved to have the terror of the events a couple of weeks ago behind them. Now, the professionals at the Nir Am Youth Center in Sderot are focused on the road to recovery – helping the youth recover from the trauma in a meaningful way. This […]
Shavuot Food Packing and Distribution for Needy Israelis in Or Akiva
Thousands of needy Israelis were able to celebrate the holiday Shavuot with dignity. At our Or Akiva branch, Ilanit and her group of volunteers distribute hundreds of boxes to members of their community in need. Each box came with 4 ready-made boxes of a first fish course and a main course (2 courses for Saturday […]
