For Passover, Meir Panim Charity Increases its Efforts to Fight Poverty
The Passover holiday brings with it a sense of cultural pride and an opportunity to rejoice with family. During this annual celebration, the Jewish nation unites to commemorate liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt, mark the gift of freedom in the Land of Israel, and pay tribute to its Biblical heritage. However, for nearly two […]
Meir Panim Awarded Grant Through Ma’ayanot High School and Jewish Communal Fund Program
“The 10th graders at Ma’ayanot High School experienced the joys and challenges of engaging in thoughtful and strategic philanthropy as part of their Interdisciplinary Day focused on Philanthropy & Poverty. Students participated in a 90-minute Giving Circle, which awarded a $200 grant to Meir Panim. The Giving Circle was led by Tamar Snyder, a Teaneck […]
Packing for Passover
As part of Israel’s national “Good Deeds Day” – an annual occasion where people come together to perform acts of kindness, Meir Panim’s relief center in Or Akiva hosted a dedicated and hard-working group of young schoolchildren. Together with volunteers from the Hadera police force, the children packed bags with fruits and vegetables, matzah and […]
Reflections on the Past and Hope for the Future with American Friends of Meir Panim Chairman
Meir Panim was founded in 2000 to fill an urgent void in Israeli society — addressing the food insufficiency and social isolation associated with poverty. Over the years, tens of thousands of men, women and children have received physical and emotional relief with dignity through Meir Panim initiatives. Michael Fromm, the Chairman of American Friends […]
Meir Panim Ensures a Meal in Every Stomach and a Chicken in Every Pot
Striving to End Israel’s Vicious Cycle of Poverty With 25 percent of Israel’s population living in poverty, Meir Panim strives to end hunger in dignified ways. Founded in 2000, Meir Panim now boasts no less than eight programs which cater to the young and old in need throughout Israel. Famous for their restaurant style soup […]
Meir Panim Recognized at Special Event in Dimona
A gala event was held recently honoring Nissim Elmekayes and the Meir Panim branch in Dimona. Participating in the program were Dimona’s Mayor Beni Biton, Mayor of nearby Yerucham Michael Biton, Dimona Chief Rabbi Yitzchok Elefant, and other dignitaries. The event attracted over 450 people. Popular Israeli singer Kobi Peretz performed and his talent added to […]
Trike-a-thon Raises Funds to Feed Israel’s Hungry
On April 30, 2014, the students of the Gan Miriam Early Learning Center in Riverdale NY participated in a trike-a-thon to raise money for Meir Panim, a tzedakah specially chosen by the Gan children. Family and friends were able to support the children’s efforts by donating a lump sum or sponsoring a child per lap. The preschoolers […]
Seder at the Club
Children at Meir Panim’s after-school club in Or Akiva participated in the annual Seder ceremony, where they had a chance to experience a celebration of the Pesach holiday with loved ones. The children, many of who are from broken homes, have been looking forward to this special event for weeks. David, age 9, stated “when […]
Meir Panim to Soon Open the Largest Institutional Kitchen in the Middle East
The largest institutional kitchen in the Middle East will soon open to potentially produce 30,000 hot meals per day to feed hungry Israelis. The kitchen is a pet project of Michael Fromm, Chairman of American Friends of Meir Panim, Israel’s leading supplier of food and social services for poverty-stricken children and families. “The plan is to […]
On the Anniversary of Israel’s Operation Protective Edge, we thank those who supported our efforts
In honor of those who helped Israel during the war in Gaza last summer, Operation Protective Edge, we have uploaded some special pictures of Meir Panim volunteers providing food for IDF soldiers. Not only do we remember and thank the brave men and women who fought for Israel during this war, but we also remember those who […]
