Teen Team Building at Ofakei Or
Teens engaged in a unique team building activity this week at Ofakei Or. Can you imagine “stepping” on “leaves” to get from one side of the room to another? We are humbled to be able to provide this important resource for teens in the neighborhood.
Members of an IDF Force Police Unit Give Back in Dimona
Earlier this week, members of an Israel Defense Force (IDF) police unit, volunteered at our Dimona branch. The morning began with an informative session learning about Meir Panim’s mission as well as the important contributions being made in the local area. Afterward, they began preparations for lunchtime. The police officers had a great time serving lunch […]
Terrorized Teens Treated to Cool-Off Time on Mount Hermon!
After enduring months of stress caused by terrorist rockets, fires and incendiary balloons being launched into their southern Israeli city of Sderot, Meir Panim’s Ben Gurion youth club teens got to COOL OFF with a trip to the snow-filled Mount Hermon in Israel’s north. For most of these youth, from challenged home-lives, this was their […]
When Miracles Happen Through Meir Panim
Facebook is a wonderful tool to connect people. In fact, Meir Panim’s Facebook page recently helped to make a miracle happen. Here’s the story: A daycare center, located in Israel’s northern city of Safed, recently wrote to us on Facebook. The teacher told us that her students come to the daycare center without coats because they […]
Meir Panim LOVES Our Volunteers: Thank You Stephen Mensah!
Stephen Mensah had a week long visit to Israel from Geneva, Switzerland. He came to celebrate Christmas and visit holy sites around the country. While here, he wanted to take some time to volunteer and help the people of Jerusalem. As part of his visit, he chose to make his time here extra meaningful by […]
Meir Panim LOVES Our Volunteers: Thank You Jacob Maslow!
Jacob Maslow recently volunteered at Meir Panim’s Jerusalem branch. Jacob lives in Beit Shemesh, about 40 minutes outside of Jerusalem. He moved to Israel 5 years ago from New York with his 4 children. Jacob has a history of volunteering. When he lived in New York, he volunteered regularly at a soup kitchen. He stated […]
At-Risk Teens Treated to a Safe and Fun New Year’s Evening
Although it was New Year’s Eve, Meir Panim’s Ben Gurion Youth Club, located in Sderot, kept its doors open. Teens enjoyed ping pong, hanging out and having fun in a safe and warm environment.
Israel’s Soldiers Join in Meir Panim’s Dimona Center Chanukah Celebrations!
Meir Panim’s Dimona Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchen, not only organized special Chanukah celebrations for its regular patrons and the community at large, it also delivered a festive breakfast to Israeli soldiers serving in the area. As branch manager, Nissim stated, “Of course we do not forget the Maccabees of today!” Seeing the happiness and surprise on the faces […]
Meir Panim’s Or Akiva Branch Lights of Lives Over Chanukah!
The entire week of Chanukah, Meir Panim’s Or Akiva branch manager, Ilanit Hafuta had no time to rest. She spent her time, along with her staff of volunteers, spreading Chanukah joy, light, treats and gifts to the city’s struggling citizens. Ilanit’s warmth and care are well known. This special branch manager has developed close […]
“Mothers With Meaning” Help Make Miracles Happen
Late November, a group of women from “Mothers With Meaning,” as part of a trip with Masa Israel, visited Meir Panim charity organization’s Dimona branch in southern Israel. The group was so touched by Meir Panim’s good work, as they visited its Holocaust Survivors program, that they decided to arrange a special event for the […]
