Only half the children who are eligible receive food assistance
The Knesset Members blame the Ministry of Education, which in turn blames the local authorities, who blame the parents. In the meantime, the children’s stomachs continue to grumble. According to reliable data on the school food project, it was discovered that 67,144 students out of 141,728 are not receiving the daily lunches. The findings of […]
Yeshiva of Flatbush Students Trade Winter Vacation For Chesed In Israel
Rabbi Naftali Besser, Dean of Students, led the group to Israel where they met Moshe Lefkowitz, one of Meir Panim’s outreach directors, who explained how the organization, which has branches throughout Israel, prepares thousands of meals each day for indigent Israeli citizens of all ages. The students-both boys and girls-rotated morning shifts at the Meir […]
Synagogue of the Suburban Torah Center of Livingston, raises $31,000 to help Meir Panim
Thanks to the efforts of our dedicated friends Mr. Ailon Maik and Dr. George Weinberger who hosted a beautiful shabbath on behalf of Meir Panim, the Chesed Committee of SSTC, in concurrence with Rabbi Feuerstein and the Board of Directors, selected Meir Panim as recipient organization of their Annual Chesed Campaign for Israel. We are […]
HAFTR teen organizes successful chanukah toy drive for needy children in Israel
Her tour began volunteering instead of touring, and she volunteered at one of the Meir Panim facilities in a kitchen. After seing the need, she decided to dedicate a toy drive to Meir Panim Relief Centers. She put up flyers all over the school asking for donations, and asked that announcements be made during regular […]
Actor Aki Avni charms needy Israeli children with his famous smile
And what a wonderful visit it was. The principal of Kiryat Malachi, Ayala Hagag, explained the importance and success of the program to the famous guest, moving him to tears. The air was charged with extra-special warmth, spirit and emotion – and beautiful, beautiful singing. Then the children presented the actor with two scrapbooks especially […]
1 in 4 Israeli citizens poor
The poverty line is defined as 50% of the median net income and is adjusted to family size. The report also showed that over 35 percent of children in Israel were living in poverty. An NII source said the poverty rate was relatively stable. The increase in poverty amongst children and families has halted, and […]
More Mitzvah Than “Bar” For NYC Youngster
In the spirit of the occasion, Matthew’s parents, Gaby and Howard, along with his older brother Steven and the Gross and Herring family’s of Manhattan, decided to fly to Israel, in order to perform chesed work at a Meir Panim Relief Center in Kiryat Malachi. Meir Panim Relief Centers throughout Israel have become a lifeline […]
More than One out of Every Three Israeli Children Lives Under the Poverty Line
More than one out of every three Israeli children lives under the poverty line, according to the 2006 annual statistics report submitted by the National Council for the Child (NCC) to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert last Wednesday. According to the report, in 2005 about 35% of all children living in Israel were considered poor, as […]
Bar Mitzvah Boy Raises $1,800 through Candy Sales
Noah was so influenced by the importance of providing meals for hungry children he decided his Bar Mitzvah project would benefit Meir Panim’s Meals for Children program. He decided to purchase candy with his own money and sell the candy to his fellow students donating all the proceeds to Meir Panim. Noah presented a check […]
Greenburgh Hebrew Center Group Performs Chesed In Jerusalem
Several families brought their children with them to partake in the chesed activities and celebrate their forthcoming Bar Mitzvahs amidst the beauty of Jerusalem. Meir Panim Relief Centers throughout Israel have become an integral part of many synagogue and organizational missions to Israel. Members of the Greenburgh Hebrew Center group rolled up their sleeves and […]
