Representatives from Israel’s welfare office and various non-profits that deal with food insecurity were present during an open discussion that was recently held to discuss ideas on different ways to fight poverty in Israel. One of the major issues raised was...
Sir Erich Reich, Meir Panim UK’s chairman said of the event, “I am absolutely delighted at the extraordinary success of our first fundraising charity dinner. The funds we raised will go to help Meir Panim with their work in providing hot meals for...
When the American family returned home, they did not forget Y. They decided they wanted to help her attend summer camp. “Savta” (Grandma) Esther, who runs Meir Panim’s after-school club in Kiryat Gat, reported that Y. was needed at home this summer. Her mother needs...
The Safed free restaurant will operate under new and expanded conditions. The municipality will “hire” 15 elderly people, who will prepare and serve the food, and essentially run the restaurant every day, mornings through lunchtime. Instead of a salary, they will...
Among the participants were world class poker players David Levi, Eli Elezra and David Oppenheim. Several hundred people came out for what turned out to be a 12-hour marathon. To keep up everyone’s strength, a gourmet kosher lunch was served. A live band kept everyone...
Nearly 2,000 individuals were matched with host families for Passover Seders though Meir Panim’s “Kulam Beseder” program, a special initiative that ensures that no one should have to spend Passover alone. Close to 4,000 calls were received at Meir Panim’s call center,...
