Meir Panim and the Milah Program
As the school year ends in Israel, teens and young adults are often left unattended and bored. Especially in impoverished communities, the summer months are a challenge for families who can not...
A Meaningful Bar Mitzvah Milestone
When Dov Schreier wrote to Meir Panim that he would be taking a trip to Israel with his Bar Mitzvah-aged son, he wasn’t just trying to fit in a morning of volunteering into their itinerary, he was...
At Meir Panim, Every Day is Jerusalem Day
In honor of Jerusalem Day, this year marking 55 years since the reunification of the city, we are excited to share an insider perspective into Meir Panim’s Jerusalem branch, a place that creates...
Meir Panim Jerusalem is Helping the Homeless
During the last two years of economic hardship, unfortunately, as the unemployment and poverty rates went up, an increasing number of people found themselves homeless. In 2020 alone, the...
Meet Pish Pesh
Every day, the people of Meir Panim–our employees, volunteers, and supporters, change countless lives for the better. Shimon has been volunteering at Meir Panim’s Or Akiva branch for many years. ...
Celebrating and Remembering with Meir Panim
After Passover, Israel quickly moves into a season of commemorations with Yom Hashoah, Yom Hazikaron, and Yom Haaztmaut. Just as these three days bring importance and remembrances to the country,...
Pesach 2022 at Meir Panim
This was an incredibly special Pesach holiday for Meir Panim, both staff, volunteers and our patrons. Because of supporters around the globe we were able to: Provide 15,000 Seder Meals Give 10,000...
Celebrating through Giving, Purim 2022 at Meir Panim
Purim is one of the most joyful days of the Jewish calendar, and at Meir Panim, we aim to share the spirit of the holiday with our patrons and the community as much as possible. This holiday is...
A Space For Happiness and Healing
For our Holocaust Survivor Day Center participants, Meir Panim’s Dimona branch is their second home and family. The center provides vital support, hot meals, activities, and most of all, a community...
Meet Rena Ben-Ezra, Meir Panim’s Director of Special Projects
Rena Ben Ezra, born and raised in South Florida, started working for Meir Panim in November 2020 as the Director of Special Projects. Rena plays an integral role in ensuring Meir Panim’s ability to...
Giving Back Through Chess
At Meir Panim, we are constantly humbled by our supporters' generosity and desire to help those in need. From individuals and families to businesses and organizations, we are grateful for every...
Meet Ilanit, Or Akiva Branch Manager
Over thirteen years ago, Ilanit Hafuta started Meir Panim’s Or Akiva branch after seeing first-hand how many people in the surrounding area needed help. Along with dedicated volunteers, Ilanit...
Building Lifelong Relationships at Meir Panim
At Meir Panim, our dedicated staff and volunteers not only work to change lives every day but also build relationships that last a lifetime. They do this by providing food, support services, and...
Celebrating the Light of Chanukah in Or Akiva
This past Chanukah, we celebrated with new initiatives, volunteers, activities, and beautiful ceremonies across our many branches throughout Israel. We wanted to take a minute and show you some of...
Nissim, Ilanit, and Yehudit: Three Branch Managers Awarded for Their Difference in Israel
At every Meir Panim Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchen, there's one person behind the magic, making sure everything at that branch operates smoothly- and that’s our beloved branch managers! From making...
Caring for Holocaust Survivors in Pardes Chana
Studies have shown that over 45% of Holocaust Survivors living in Israel report feeling lonely. Many Survivors live alone and don’t have someone to look after them. At Meir Panim, we believe that...
Meir Panims Young Chef Program Finale
How young adults spend their free time is pivotal to their growth and development. Especially for teens living below the poverty line, what they do outside of school can make or break their future....
Free Shuk Day: Providing Fresh Food and Proper Dignity to the Meir Panim Community
At our northern branch in Or Akiva, all the way to our southern branch in Dimona, Meir Panim is proud to offer a weekly ‘Free Shuk Day.’ Every Tuesday, Meir Panim works with vendors from around the...
Going beyond simply serving food
At Meir Panim, we work day and night to ensure that Israel’s impoverished get everything they need to break the cycle of poverty. We firmly believe that this starts with treating each individual...
How Meir Panim is helping immigrant Holocaust Survivors
At Meir Panim, we strive to give our local clientele the best service possible. Recently, we surveyed many of the participants at our Holocaust Survivor Day Center in the hope of finding areas where...
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