A Bat Mitzvah Girl Enriches The Lives of Less Fortunate Jerusalemites
When it came time for Hannah Schmelzer to reap the fruits of her Bat Mitzvah celebration in January 2007, the young lady made a life altering decision that accentuated the essence of ‘chesed’. She sent out dozens of memos to family members and friends urging them to redirect Bat Mitzvah checks to Meir Panim’s Relief […]
Kosherexpo 2007 In Uk Great Success
There was a wide variety of products to sample and purchase from sushi to ice cream to confectionary and baked goods. Several companies launched new ranges at the show, generating considerable interest. Whilst people enjoyed the free food and wine sampling, they were also entertained by Celebrity Chef Denise Phillips, wine tasting by Illi Adato, […]
Hanukah Events at Meir-Panim- Power of Giving Branches Throughout Israel
Meir Panim branch in Hazor: A Hanukah party took place on Dec. 17th. A lavish food bar was set up for all 80 guests that included members of an immigrant organization and a senior facility in addition to the Meir Panim volunteers. The volunteers distributed treats from Hazor’s veteran residents. An orchestra provided musical entertainment […]
Assistance Hotline in Preparation for Passover
Needy people who have nowhere to celebrate the Passover Seder will have their requests handled via the hotline. In addition, families and individuals who are interested in opening their hearts and homes to guests, are invited to phone *3656. Photo: Production and Documentation Department
Emergency Assistance to Sderot and Kiryat Shmoneh
The missile-ravaged towns on the northern and southern fronts have long suffered from economic distresses. Following the end of recent war, the scope of help and donations to the residents of the towns has diminished and yet, the number of needy people in crisis in these areas has grown. Even the municipal welfare departments have […]
Meir Panim Jerusalem branch receives face-lift
Now, both the staff and diners can enjoy the benefits of working and eating in a pleasant, fresh and stress-free environment. Indeed, the smiling faces of the volunteers as they perform their acts of kindness, and the decreasing worry-lines on the diners faces as they relax from their immediate worries, attest to the fact that […]
Meir Panim lights up Los Angeles
1st street between Alta Vista and Formosa was closed to traffic early in the day in preparation for a Purim Chagiga and Kumzitz to benefit Meir Panim. As night fell, men, women, and children filled the area. Traditionally costumed queen Esther’s, Haman’s and Mordechai mingled with cowboys, princesses and the curious. Everyone enjoyed the kiosk […]
Brigadier General Gal Hirsch is recruited to help Meir Panim
Following the conclusions of the Almog Committee after the war, Gal Hirsch decided to leave his military position and to devote himself to social and welfare projects in Israel. Following this decision, Gal Hirsch met with Meir Panim Chairman Dudi Zilbershlag. This meeting of the two experts in their fields was not only productive, but […]
Spreading The Word In Hong Kong
The gathering, which was held in a cordial atmosphere, provided the guests with a unique opportunity to ask how they could get directly involved in contributing to Meir Panim’s various outreach programs in Israel. Meir Panim is proud to welcome the members of the Hong Kong Jewish community into our family and looking forward to […]
Poverty Is On The Rise In Israel—One in Every Four Israelis Is Poor
That’s an additional 123,500 people that joined the circle of poverty in Israel. The number of disadvantaged children suffering also increased from 783,600 to 850,300 in the last year. To simplify, the number of people living in poverty hit 25 percent of the population in 2009, up from 23.7 percent the previous year. Among children, […]
