Tu B’shavat at Meir Panim
Tu B’shavat, the annual Jewish celebration of nature, also known at the New Year for Trees, is celebrated throughout Israel and of course as well as at Meir Panim branches. Starting seven weeks before, grocery stores start stocking and displaying beautiful platters of dried fruits and nuts, trees and nature are in full green bloom […]
Meir Panim Staff Gathering
Last week, for the first time since before COVID, Meir Panim’s branch managers and administrative staff came together for an evening of collaboration, team building, and fun. This group, representing each of our branch managers from Tzfat, Tiberias, Or Akiva, Jerusalem, and Dimona was the first opportunity for several pairs to meet in person (as […]
Making sure everyone can celebrate Purim
Purim 2023 at Meir Panim is in the books! Between coordinating Mishloach Manot Packages, festive Seudah meals, and costume drives, our branch staff and volunteers deserve a round of applause!!! At a time of year and holiday that is so joyous, Meir Panim aims to bring our patrons extra joy and help them celebrate the […]
Two Hearts One Cause: Giving Back Together
When Bezalel Graber’s mother, Chavatzelet, wrote to us to set up a volunteering morning on his upcoming Bar Mitzvah trip to Israel, it was such a special Meir Panim moment! Chavatzelet’s brother in law, Rabbi Dov Schreier, had written us similar emails for each of his six children (one who is now all grown up […]
Making sure nobody goes hungry this Pesach
At Meir Panim, the week before Pesach is the busiest week of the year, balancing both providing daily meals to those in need, and preparing for thousands of meals, holiday baskets and pre-paid food shopping cards for distribution for the holiday itself. Already from the day after Purim, one month before Pesach, we receive hundreds […]
Pesach 2023 at Meir Panim
This Pesach was indeed a very Chag Sameach (Happy Holiday) for tens of thousands of Israelis in need due to Meir Panim. With the help of donors worldwide and hands-on volunteers from every age and corner of the country, Meir Panim was able to provide: 25,000 Holiday and Seder Meals 15,000 Holiday Food Pantry Baskets […]
Meir Panim Tzfat; More than a Meal
Meir Panim’s Tzfat Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchen provides hundreds of local individuals and families with hot, nutritious meals daily, but the branch strives to do more, serving as a community center even outside its standard operating hours. One recent example was its annual eye exam and glasses event. With Israel’s universal healthcare, citizens can receive eye […]
A Successful School Year with Meir Panim
Meir Panim’s goal is to break the cycle of poverty here in Israel, and one key element of this mission is educating the next generation. While we don’t “teach” them in the traditional sense, Meir Panim ensures that each student starts the school year feeling proud, ready, and of course, well-fed. September 1st is well […]
SodaStream Volunteers at Meir Panim Dimona
Meir Panim’s Dimona branch is a large complex with many different daily activities, making it the perfect location for larger groups to volunteer; attracting school groups, company team building days, and volunteers from the local community and around the world. On any given day in our Dimona branch, we serve hundreds of meals, whether that […]
Summer at Meir Panim Or Akiva, Happy Campers, Meaningful Volunteers
Meir Panim’s Or Akiva center is particularly festive and fun for the months of summer break, with the sounds of children’s laughter and energy filling the halls! For local children whose families can not afford summer camps, Camp Meir Panim provides them with incredible summer memories, fun activities, water sports and delicious meals. Every summer, […]
