From A Prayer and a Miracle to Feeding Thousands of People in Israel
During a site visit to the impressive Meir Panim food distribution center nearing completion in Kiryat Gat, David (Dudi) Roth, President of American Friends of Meir Panim shared with Breaking Israel News his personal, incredible story that brought him to his life-saving work. Dudi and his wife Esther were married for more than 20 years yet […]
Meir Panim Provides Disadvantaged Children with Back-to-School Supplies
Meir Panim is kicking off the school year by giving out packages filled with school supplies to children from disadvantaged families, helping to confront one of the biggest challenges facing Israel’s needy families at this time of year. Each year the cost of school supplies rise in Israel. For families that come from the lower socioeconomic […]
Making the New Year a Little Sweeter
As we approach Rosh Hashana, we enter a period of self-reflection, assessing our actions, goals and needs. It is period of introspection and prayer as we begin a new year in our spiritual lives. At this time, thousands of impoverished Israeli families are praying for relief and support. A staggering 1.65 million Israelis live in poverty, according […]
Helping Heal Youth Traumatized By Hamas Rocket Fire, Meir Panim Turns Bomb Shelters into Youth Centers in Sderot
Since 2001, the southern city of Sderot, which is located half a mile away from the Gaza Strip, has been under near-constant rocket fire from Hamas. As of 2013, over 13,000 rockets had been fired at Sderot. During last summer’s Operation Protective Edge, a total of 4,500 rockets were launched at Israel, many of which […]
At Meir Panim in Dimona, Giving and Getting Go Hand-in-Hand
At the Meir Panim restaurant-style soup kitchen in the southern Israeli town of Dimona, expected roles of “givers” and “takers” are reversed: those who at first come to receive food and assistance from the organization often end up on the other side of the counter, helping others as they were once helped. The town is […]
Meir Panim Succeeds in Helping Struggling Single Mother Out of the Cycle of Poverty
Ofra, a single mother of four living in one of Israel’s struggling development towns in the south, finally has a smile on her face. With a new job and a refurbished apartment, she is breaking out of the cycle of poverty which has plagued her since leaving her abusive husband. “I owe so much to Meir Panim,” […]
All Who are Hungry, Let Them Come and Eat!
Each year at our Seder, we recite “Kol dichfin yeitei v’yechul,” – “All who are hungry, let them come and eat.” We say it, but do we really mean it? Do we open our doors and invite the poor and hungry to join us? This year, Meir Panim branches in cities across Israel are hosting […]
Philanthropic Teens Support Meir Panim
Meir Panim is thrilled to be the recipient of an $11,000 grant for the TikvaHope After-School Youth Clubs, from UJA-Federation of New York’s Teen Philanthropic Leadership Council (TPLC). Over the course of the past year, these teens raised more than $120,000, as well as an additional $25,000 in matching gifts, which they designated in 11 […]
Or Akiva After-School Club gets a face-lift
The club is now equipped with air conditioning, a learning corner and a library. A cheerful play area has been set up, as well as a dining area where the children can enjoy a hot, nutritious meal. The walls have been painted by a skilled artist, helping promote a sense of happiness and calm. Ilanit […]
Celebrating Passover with Meir Panim
More than 2,300 individuals were matched with host families for Passover Seders though Meir Panim’s “Kulam Beseder” program, a special initiative that ensures that no one should have to spend Passover alone. Close to 8,500 calls were received at Meir Panim’s call center, from needy individuals as well as generous hosts. David Roth, President of […]
