Something Good is Happening in the ‘Bomb Shelter Capital of the World’
Israel’s southern city of Sderot, located less than a mile from the Gaza border, is an experience in contrasts. Though the city’s motto since electing Mayor Alon Davidi in 2013 has been “Something good is happening in Sderot”, the city is still best-known as the “Bomb Shelter Capital of the World” after having to reinforce […]
Shocking New Israel Poverty Report Jolts Meir Panim
The Israeli National Insurance Institute released this week its annual poverty report revealing that more than 1.7 million Israeli citizens, including one out of every three children, live below the poverty line. “Every year, during ‘Poverty Week’, which is a time worldwide to promote poverty awareness and activism, the government puts out their yearly statistics,” […]
Lives Light-Up with Unique Chanukah Activities for Israel’s Poorest Citizens
During Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, homes throughout the world share the joy and light that come with celebrating the holiday. Yet, for the estimated 1.65 million Israelis who struggle to make ends meet and live in poverty or loneliness, the holiday season is often met with apprehension. “Chanukah can be a particularly challenging time […]
Israel’s Poor Give Thanks to Meir Panim and Its Supporters
All over the United States, families are preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving. Turkey is in the oven. Potatoes are getting mashed. Cranberry sauce is being stirred. Yet, for Israel’s 1.65 million poverty stricken citizens, they can only dream of a home filled with good smells emanating from their kitchen. When cupboards and bellies are empty, Meir […]
South Florida Community turns out to help Meir Panim feed Israel’s hungry
Meir Panim’s First Annual South Florida Poker Tournament, held on January 21, at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, was attended by close to 40 patrons from the South Florida community and featured celebrity players Michael and Robert Mizrachi. Also lending their enthusiastic talents was Marc Perlman, Chair as well as Stephanie Rosen and Bradley […]
Meir Panim Distributes 3,000 Challahs a Week to Israel’s Needy
Meir Panim, an organization established to help alleviate and diminish the debilitating effects of poverty in Israel, has started a new program. Called the “Challah for Shabbat Project”, Meir Panim distributes 3,000 challahs weekly to needy people at their six free restaurant-style soup kitchens and through their Meals-on-Wheels program. Meir Panim restaurants are open Sunday […]
Meir Panim Building Israel’s Future One Youth Club at a Time
A festive event was held in Israel’s southern city of Sderot on May 16. The opening of the refurbished Ben Gurion Youth Club was celebrated with 250 city dignitaries, community and municipality workers, soldiers who serve as youth club volunteers, and parents with their children. Representatives from Meir Panim, the charity organization established to help […]
Meir Panim Passover Campaign Helps Thousands!
Passover, arguably one of the most important holidays on the Jewish calendar, is also the most challenging. The Jewish people are commanded to not only re-tell the story of the Israelites’ Exodus from ancient Egypt but also to feel as though they themselves are leaving the shackles of slavery today. For Israel’s 1.7 million citizens […]
Holocaust Victims Remembered Every Day Through Meir Panim Charity Organization
Israel is home to the largest number of Holocaust survivors in the world. Tragically, however, approximately 60,000 of these survivors live below the poverty line. “As we commemorate another Holocaust Memorial Day, it is a tragedy that every day Meir Panim witnesses Holocaust victims suffering from hunger, poverty and loneliness,” stated Goldie Sternbuch, Director of […]
Meir Panim's 'Taste of Israel' Fundraising Event a Delicious Success!
1,000 people recently participated in a fun and tasty fundraising event for Meir Panim in Los Angeles, California. Read more >>> See Photos
