On December 16, 2014, The National Insurance Institute released its 2013 annual poverty report revealing that more than 1.65 million Israeli citizens, including one out of three children, live below the poverty line. According to the report, 432,600 Israeli households...
After a summer of violence, Jews across Israel deserved to celebrate the holidays with happy hearts, peaceful minds, and full stomachs. Thanks to Meir Panim, many of Israel’s poor were able to do just that! In the days leading up to Rosh Hashana, Meir Panim staff and...
While preparing for her Bat Mitzvah, Sydnie Smith of Chicago, IL decided she wanted to make the occasion even more meaningful by helping to feed the hungry. As her family was traveling to Israel, Sydnie chose to do a mitzvah project for Meir Panim, seizing the...
After a summer of violence, families across Israel are looking forward to a happier year ahead. Thanks to Meir Panim, many of Israel’s poor will have a happy holiday, and will be able to celebrate with festive meals and with dignity. In the days leading up to Rosh...
In a show of support and appreciation, American Friends of Meir Panim Chairman Michael Fromm visited several Meir Panim relief centers that were instrumental in stepping up Meir Panim’s activities during the crisis with Gaza. Michael, his wife Susan, and parents...
Some of Jerusalem’s most impoverished residents were treated to a gourmet meal at Meir Panim’s Free Restaurant on February 19, prepared by Josh Steele, a finalist on Israel’s popular MasterChef television series. “Even as an idealistic person, I never thought...
