News
Iranian Jewish Community Gathers to Support Meir Panim
Jan 25, 2012
On Wednesday, January 11, Yvonne and Fred Ohebshalom hosted a private reception for Meir Panim at their magnificent home in Kings Point, NY in an effort to raise awareness of the critical need to fight hunger and poverty in Israel.
A New Twist on the Traditional Soup Kitchen
Jan 15, 2012
In a joint venture with the municipality of Safed, Meir Panim will be able to offer increased benefits to its clientele, while significantly cutting costs.
Lighting Up Faces for Chanukah
Jan 12, 2012
The children attending Meir Panim after-school clubs were treated to a real Festival of Lights. At all of the after-school youth club branches, Chanukah parties were held.
Clean House, Part II
Jan 09, 2012
Last June Ilanit Hafuta, Branch Manager of Meir Panim in Or Akiva, received an urgent call from the Welfare Department of the municipality, asking for assistance in a very problematic case.
A Visit from Texas Teens
Dec 14, 2011
For the children at the Or Akiva after-school club, it was a magical afternoon.
Making a Difference
Dec 06, 2011
Thousands of overseas students flock to Israel every year to attend seminaries, universities, and summer programs. They come loaded down with clothing, towels, bed linens, toiletries, school supplies and more.
Festival of Lights and Gifts
Dec 04, 2011
For several years now, kids all over Israel attend the exciting Motek shel Festival, a children’s musical theater extravaganza held at various locations, featuring shows and songs by Israel's favorite children's entertainers.
Young Aiding the Old
Dec 01, 2011
On October 31st, a third graduating class of the “Young Aiding the Old” vocational training program celebrated the completion of their intensive course, operated by Meir Panim.
New Israel Poverty Report
Nov 23, 2011
On Thursday, November 17, 2011, The National Insurance Institute released its 2010 annual poverty report revealing that the number of Israelis living in poverty fell slightly to 1,773,400, in comparison with 1,774,800 in 2009.
Starting the New Year Off Right - Meir Panim Distributes Holiday Food Cards to the Needy
Oct 06, 2011
Thousands of individuals were able to celebrate the Rosh Hashana holiday with food and with dignity, thanks to the mass distribution of pre-paid holiday food shopping cards.
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