Summer break is on
Summer break is on, however, for Meir Panim our branches are busier than ever taking care of those in need of a helping hand and with volunteers from all over the world visiting Israel. Families with children, solo travellers and couples on getaways have all connected with Meir Panim branches to spend time giving back […]
Celebrating Shavout with Joy
The holiday Shavuot celebrates the Jewish people receiving the Torah during their journey as a nation from slavery in Egypt to freedom in Israel. It marks a key point in Jewish history, commemorated each year exactly 49 days after Passover. The transformation to freedom is particularly meaningful at Meir Panim, where we aim to provide […]
Giving Back with Monday.com
As a part of a team building retreat, a group of co-workers from the Tel Aviv-based international company, Monday.com, wanted to integrate giving back to the community. They reached out to Meir Panim to visit our Jerusalem branch as the first stop in their mission to start the day on the right foot. Meir Panim […]
Commemorating and Celebrating
At Meir Panim we are always planning for special moments and opportunities for our patrons. Immediately after Pesach, Israel enters the spring season with a number of special commemorations. The first, Yom Hashoah, commemorates the Holocaust, followed the week after with Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day and Yom Haatzmaut, Israel’s Independence day. Of course, each […]
A Festive Start to the Year with Meir Panim
All summer, our Branch Managers knew they had a tremendous task ahead of them to provide needy citizens with all they need to have a festive Rosh Hashanah holiday. With the poverty rate in Israel having doubled over the last two years and an influx of Ukrainian refugees, already by July, we began planning, both […]
A New Season at Meir Panim
Throughout Israel, and of course at Meir Panim branches as well, the summer season has come to a close with the conclusion of the Holidays. There is a new chill in the air and even some rain, school children have full weeks in the classroom and the buzz of routine has returned. Despite an insanely […]
Soup Season at Meir Panim Jerusalem
There is nothing like the seasonal produce in Israel. Unlike many countries, so much of the produce is local rather than imported and is only available part of the year. Strawberries in winter, mangoes in summer, artichokes in spring, Israelis truly live with the seasons. This notion often extends to cooked food as well. Sufganiot […]
Not Just Clowning Around at Meir Panim
What happens when a clown, fully dressed up, enters the doors of Meir Panim Jerusalem? It may sound like the start of a joke, but this is what really happens at Meir Panim Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchens! Recently, we were surprised, however as is Meir Panim’s ethos, welcomed this new face to sit and have a […]
Chanuka at Meir Panim
At Meir Panim we try to infuse dignity and respect into our patron’s lives each and every day, but during the 8 days of Chanuka, we have the added challenge of bringing light and joy to Israel’s neediest citizens. It is our honor to be able to provide a truly “Chag Chanuka Sameach” (Happy Chanuka) […]
Meir Panim wins prestigious partnership award!
On a beautiful afternoon over Chanukah, a group of professionals gathered together in Tel Aviv with a beautiful view of the Mediterranean sea. This was not a vacation or a party, however, it was a summit sponsored by Latet, Israel’s largest NGO. Latet operates the largest food bank in Israel. In our partnership with Latet, […]
