Fighting with Love

Fighting with Love

Meir Panim’s mission has expanded during Israel’s time of need in war. In line with our mission to uplift those in greatest need, we have been caring for front-line soldiers and displaced families, more than 500,000 people who are not where they belong each night,...
Meir Panim and Israel in Crisis

Meir Panim and Israel in Crisis

While the country and world sat in shock and fear as Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel during the Simchat Torah holiday, Saturday, October 7th, Meir Panim staff throughout the country sprang to action. In spite of personal chaos, children and spouses sent up to...
Sukkot at Meir Panim

Sukkot at Meir Panim

The holiday of Sukkot is now upon us, and the weeks of preparation for our staff in caring for our patrons has all concluded with distributions to thousands of families in advance of the week long holiday. One of two weeks a year that Meir Panim is closed (in addition...
A Successful School Year with Meir Panim

A Successful School Year with Meir Panim

In the final weeks of August in Israel the air is filled with the back-to-school spirit. As the entire public school system begins the school year on September 1st, stores display school supplies, back-to-school apparel, and lunchboxes abound. However, for Meir Panim...
Emergency Help for a Struggling Family

Emergency Help for a Struggling Family

On a recent Thursday afternoon, as our Or Akiva branch manager Ilanit Hafuta was closing up the branch for the weekend she received an unexpected call. A dedicated volunteer of Meir Panim called and shared that one of her neighbors was just completely down on their...