Shopping Malls Help Power of Giving
In the course of the project, products were collected from stores in the chain’s malls: The Arim Mall in Kfar Saba, Orot Mall in Or-Akiva, Rehovot Mall, Central Mall in Jerusalem and in Huzot Alonim. The donations were transferred to the pediatric oncology wards in the Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba, Kaplan Hospital in Rehovot, […]
Center for Children’s Growth is Launched
Many kids with difficulties on one hand and the limited number of assessment and treatment services on the other have resulted in a dismal situation: Many children with developmental issues are receiving no care. Meir Panim has recently banded together with the Jerusalem Variety Center, Hadassah Hospital and the Medical Association in Israel (“HaRi”) and […]
Food Packages for the Elderly and Holocaust Survivors
The packages will also be distributed in local senior clubs in cooperation with the municipal welfare departments. Thousands of Holocaust survivors in Israel live in poverty and difficult circumstances, lacking joy and dignity in their old age. With the generous help of the Claims Committee and its representative in Israel, Mr. Avraham Pressler, Meir Panim […]
Gourmet Meals for the Needy
These public Seders will be conducted by Meir Panim in northern, center and southern towns throughout Israel. The Sheraton Hotel chain and the chef Shalom Kadosh joined forces and voluntarily rose to the important challenge of preparing gourmet meals for the diners so that they can enjoy a delectable holiday meal such as they have […]
Badge of Honor Awarded to Mr. Sasson Amit, member of Meir Panim–Power of Giving Administration
The “Kol Ha’Ir” Newspaper presented Mr. Amit with the “My Jerusalem” badge of honor for his many years of activism and accomplishment as a member of volunteer organizations for disadvantaged populations. Sasson Amit began his career of giving as a young teenager and has not stopped helping to alleviate situations of deprivation and distress ever […]
Baltimore/Washington, D.C. Meir Panim Day Tzedaka Project
Twenty schools representing more than 3,000 students participated in this initial fund raising/public awareness project. Innovative and creative activities were created by each school educating students about the importance of providing daily hot lunches to children in Israel. “Children Helping Children” became the motto of many of the schools. The Meir Panim volunteers and staff […]
One Step Beyond at Meir Panim
This time it was in the Meir Panim Free Restaurant in Jerusalem. On a particularly busy day at Meir Panim, Nicole’s offer to help was greeted with enthusiasm and gratitude. Upon arrival, with little time to waste, Nicole quickly grabbed a tray and started to greet diners as they entered the restaurant. Her engaging smile […]
East Bay Jewish Teen Foundation honors Meir Panim
Accepting the award on behalf of the organization was Sarit Rubenstein, California Regional Director of Meir Panim. Established seven years ago to unify Jewish youth of the East Bay Community by emphasizing the importance of activism and philanthropy, the East Bay Teen Foundation approached more than 100 charitable organizations this year to submit proposals for […]
Making A Difference
For one week, a group of 14 tenth and eleventh graders volunteered in the development cities of Yerucham and Dimona. Considered two of the poorest cities in Israel, there is no lack of work to be done and the weeklong visit was truly appreciated by the local volunteer organizations and residents. Residents were thrilled to […]
Is it or isn’t it?
Last week, Marilyn and Robert Feinstein from Denver, Colorado, had a chance to see this unique Meir Panim branch first hand. Dedicated in memory of Eva & Morris Fish, the restaurant services anyone in Tiberias who is in need of a warm meal. In an hour span, one can spot the regulars who come in, […]
