Meir Panim at the Israeli Knesset (Parliament)
Representatives from Israel’s welfare office and various non-profits that deal with food insecurity were present during an open discussion that was recently held to discuss ideas on different ways to fight poverty in Israel. One of the major issues raised was the difficulties in acquiring government funding for non-profit organizations. Meir Panim applauded the Knesset’s […]
Young U.K. Professionals Rock Climb to Raise Money for Meir Panim!
The participants facing the challenge, rock-climbed 66 feet to raise funds for Meir Panim. Sophie Silver, a rock-climbing participant said, “I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, especially being able to abseil upside down—that added an extra dimension to the challenge!! Plus, you get fantastic views from up on the roof! I’m really pleased to have been […]
Meir Panim is Operating Free Summer Camps for at Risk Kids this Summer!
Most of the participating kids are already enrolled in Meir Panim’s after-school clubs all year round and really look forward to going to camp. “During the months of July and August, thousands of children enter the summer break and dozens of families can’t afford to send their child to summer camp,” said Racheli Ibenboim, Director […]
Meor Outreach Students and Rabbi Shmuel Lynn Volunteer at Free Restaurant in Jerusalem
The Meor students along with their leader Rabbi Shmuel Lynn, washed and peeled approximately 25 kilograms (55 Ibs.) of vegetables ranging from potatoes to radishes that became a delicious soup, salad and side dish of cooked vegetables that were served at the next day’s meal. Dressed in red Meir Panim aprons, the MEOR volunteers had […]
Meir Panim Volunteers Visit Hospital In Hadera
To make the patients and staff feel the spirit of the holiday, volunteers distributed 500 delicious jelly donuts and 200 colored dreidels. Said one volunteer of the Meir Panim experience,”It was an unbelievable day. We walked into a hospital room where a child was lying in bed with a sad face, but after we gave […]
Park Avenue Synagogue Volunteers at Free Restaurant in Jerusalem
Excited to engage in a mitzvah project, grandparents, parents and children were eager to roll up their sleeves, be put to work and engage in a mitzvah! Their first task of the day was to peel carrots and potatoes for a soup. According to one mother on the trip, the children really enjoyed putting on […]
Meir Panim Young Leadership to Feed 5,000 Needy Children for Passover
The Feed 5,000 Soiree marked an incredible effort to show young professionals living in New York that small gestures can make a big impact when it comes to fighting hunger in Israel. At $25 a ticket which included a drink, light dinner and a goody bag, the event was attended by over 400 hip, young […]
Mothers From Yokneam Become Computer Saavy
During the class, the women enrolled learned how to surf the Internet and write emails. The purpose of the class is to help narrow the digital gap that exists between mothers and their computer savvy kids. According to one of the teachers, the class really helps mothers to gain confidence when it comes to learning […]
Rev. Dr. Robert Stearns and Pastors Visit Meir Panim
During the trip, the group visited Meir Panim’s Free Restaurant in Netanya and was welcomed by branch manager Yaakov Pinto. The pastors were given a tour of the kitchen, a presentation about Meir Panim and served a lavish buffet of delicious food. According to Rev. Dr. Robert Stearns, the pastors were very impressed at the […]
Tu Bishvat Celebration In Or Akiva
The project which was run by Meir Panim, the Lechem Foundation and The Jewish Federation of Miami included a special ceremony that was followed by a crafts project that included interpretations of the Jewish Arbor Day from the Tanach and Maimonides. After tasting traditional Israeli fruits such as dates, figs, grapes, pomegranates and olives, all […]
