Hope Cannot Wait: How Meir Panim is Bringing Relief to Israel’s Most Vulnerable
From displaced families and IDF soldiers to Holocaust survivors, discover how Meir Panim is offering urgent support and restoring hope this Rosh Hashanah.
From displaced families and IDF soldiers to Holocaust survivors, discover how Meir Panim is offering urgent support and restoring hope this Rosh Hashanah.
A Yad Ezra V'Shulamit driver faced a missile attack while delivering food to families in northern Israel. The organization urgently needs funds to provide 25 drivers with bulletproof vests and helmets as they continue risking their lives to deliver aid.
After six months of war, new life is starting to bloom in southern Israel. With crops ripe for harvest, farmers desperatly need help to ensure their efforts will not go to waste.
Lt. Col. Liron Donal warns of escalating tensions in the north, emphasizing the potential for intensive warfare disrupting essential services.
In a world where the routine often overshadows the sacrifices made by those ensuring our safety, it's crucial to stand in support of the lone soldiers of the IDF.
The soldiers' faith in the Jewish people, Israel, and G-d, as well as their ability to prevail and win, was strengthened through the candle lighting on the front lines, performed by thousands of soldiers.
While SICF is unique in its commitment to transforming the lives of Israeli children who have been scarred by terror, this Chanukah their work is needed more than ever before.
'The soldiers want G-d on their side. And they’re doing everything they can to connect with Him.'
Aryeh Lurie, the founder of Yad Ezra V’Shulamit said, “I call on every friend of Israel, Jew and non-Jew to help us in this crisis.” As the nation grapples with the devastating consequences of war, Yad Ezra V’Shulamit is stepping up to provide much-needed food and drinks to those in the line of fire. We... Read more »
Israel is grappling with an unrelenting assault - one of the most devastating attacks ever faced. The International Jewish Chesed Foundation is helping to provide food, medicine and other vital supplies for Israelis in need.
Yad Ezra V'Shulamit has received dozens of calls from soldiers in the north and south asking for food.
Many people love Israel, but David decided to give his life for the Jewish people. At the ripe old age of 18, he came to by himself to serve in the Israel Defense Forces.
Meir Panim is making a bold move to tackle Israel's rising hunger crisis. Discover how they're changing the game this High Holiday season!
These brave soldiers sacrifice so much to protect our homeland, and it’s our duty to ensure they can celebrate Sukkot wherever they are.
A fire broke out at the Yad Ezra V'Shulamit warehouse in Jerusalem's Givat Shaul neighborhood, causing immense damage.
As Israel commemorates Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day) to mourn those lost in the Israeli Defense Force and terror attacks, there have been many new names added to those lost since the beginning of 2023. Even more disturbing, since the turn of the year, three different sets of siblings have been murdered in terror attacks in... Read more »
On Passover, Jews all over the world celebrate freedom from slavery and spiritual redemption. Meir Panim wants to make sure that Israelis in need can also celebrate freedom from poverty.
EFRAT provides women who are considering their options regarding their unborn child with access to the most precise, updated information relating to their physical and emotional health.
Between January and October 2022, Israel has registered over 2,100 terror attack according to recent data published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to the Center of Organizations of Holocaust survivors in Israel, one-third of the survivors in the country live in poverty.
As Chanukah approaches, staff and volunteers at Meir Panim, one of Israel's largest assistance networks for the needy, are working hard to ensure a joyous festival for everyone.
Meir Panim is one of Israel’s largest non-profits addressing the issue of food security.
As the cost of living in Israel rises, the country’s struggling working class wonders how it will survive the Rosh Hashanah holiday. A unique opportunity to donate to Meir Panim is still available before time runs out.
As the Jewish new year approaches, Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund is there to ensure that every child suffering from terror-induced trauma is properly cared for. Rosh Hashanah is more than the Jewish New Year. It’s more than dramatic shofar blasts and dipping apples into honey. Rosh Hashanah is also about family. It is a time... Read more »
Jamie Geller, “Queen of Kosher”, bestselling author and kosher chef, goes out of the kitchen and into Israel’s reality.
'We have adapted the ATV to not only fight fires, but also to rescue the wounded in terrain that we cannot reach by ambulance. We call it ‘scoop and run.'
For Jewish Ukrainians fleeing the war, this marks the first time they will be able to personally experience the words of Israel’s national anthem Hatikva: ‘To be a free nation in our land.’
Israel believes that both soldiers killed in battle, and the civilian victims, are casualties of the same war.
Rubin's vast array of therapeutic, educational, and recreational projects for terror-victim children earned him the prestigious Yakir Benyamin Prize.
Colel Chabad provides each refugee with a Colel Chabad Food and Clothing Credit Card. The head of the household receives $675 per month with an additional $125 for each child.
Meir Panim will be providing food for Passover Seders to the Ukrainian refugees who need it. This includes matzah, wine, and a warm (kosher for Passover) meal.
Israel is not foreign to absorbing new immigrants. However, seldom do they arrive with just the shirt off their back and under complete emotional distress.
Thankfully, there is one social organization that is preparing for that day by stocking their nationwide Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchens with meals for anyone in need – Meir Panim.
As Israel’s economy makes a strong recovery from the pandemic, the cost of goods and services is skyrocketing.
The Mifgash Therapy Center and the Center for Israeli Resilience hosted a special trauma symposium this past week for the parents and therapists of Israeli children who grew up in communities affected by Arab terror.
Israel’s economy is recovering quickly from the covid restrictions.
The Children’s Centers offer children who have very little at home, to come daily and get everything they need to break out of poverty – to learn, to grow and to build their self-esteem.
While most of the news in Israel seems to be focused on the status of COVID-19, there’s another pandemic that is less spoken about - poverty.
Israel has opened its economy locally but borders remain closed. The tourist industry is 20% of Israel's economy, so for many, life under COVID-19 remains difficult.
Over 179,000 Holocaust survivors live in Israel, with 25% of them living in poverty. Meir Panim is working day and night to ensure they have food for Rosh Hashanah and the other Jewish Holidays.
With the help of the Israeli government — and a lot of kind, generous donors all over the world — Yad Ezra V’Shulamit will be distributing 50,000 food baskets and vouchers to Israel’s poor for the holidays.
With the proper care, we can help the children of Israel who have experienced trauma this past week overcome their fears and anxieties and return to a happy, healthy and balanced life.
Yesterday they were dropping their children off at school and checking in at work. Today, thousands of civilians are held hostage in their homes under unrelenting rocket fire. But they are not alone.
While COVID restrictions have been lifted, there are troubling reports that last year's breadwinners can’t afford to buy matzah this year.
Israel sees 20% of its economy disappear in the fight against COVID-19. Here is one story you must read.
Over 50,000 food baskets to be distributed to Israel’s poor for Passover by Yad Ezra V’Shulamit.
New recipients of food baskets who recently fell under the poverty line speak about life in Israel during Corona.
A bill that reduces tax rates for companies who donate uneaten food was proposed to the Knesset. One organization that has been fighting food insecurity in Israel well before the bill was even proposed is Meir Panim.
Colel Chabad Heals terminally ill children in hospitals throughout Israel with a Hanukkah Miracle. Watch the video and join the movement!
Two Israeli filmmakers were shocked by the amount of anti-Semitic reactions they received to the heartwarming road trip documentary they released online, so they developed a creative route to confront hate. Adam Rabinowitz and Roi Maoz are the directors of the road trip documentary “30 KM/H – An Israeli Adventure film.” While the film had... Read more »
IDF Home Front Command deployed across Israel to help deliver food to Israel’s poor during the latest corona lockdown. They again turn to the one organization that can help them complete this mission.
How do you decide who will have food on the table this Jewish New Year and who will go without? That is the dilemma faced by Yad Ezra V’Shulamit.
Hunger in Israel is real, and it's getting worse because of COVID-19. Fruit and vegetable store owner Varda shares what she is seeing in her community.
Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, full of innovation and beauty, has a shocking hidden secret. Hear from the Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem who explains more.
Meet Yerucham, a volunteer food delivery driver for over 20 years and hero who goes beyond his disabilities to give to others.
Yad Ezra V'shulamit has adapted their organization to keep fighting poverty in Israel, despite the difficult situation.
The nationwide lock-down has inspired a record number of volunteers to get out of the house and into Meir Panim's nationwide Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchens.
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Israel is currently in the midst of an indefinite lock-down. Only stores that sell food and pharmaceuticals are open.
The Home Front Command, Yad Ezra V’Shulamit and volunteers joined together to deliver hundreds of Pesach food packages door to door and to elderly people who couldn’t come pick up a basket.
The government has worked hard to support those out of work as a result of this crisis. They have designated certain charities like Yad Ezra V’Shulamit as ‘emergency services’ to stay open and keep delivering food to the poor despite the country being in the lockdown.
As Israel prepares for a full lockdown, Yad Ezra V'Shulamit will continue delivering urgent food supplies to the poor of Israel.
No questions are asked and all are welcome. Volunteers serve patrons a hot dish filled with protein, healthy sides, and fresh salads.
For the one in three children in Israel living under the poverty line, community organizations such as Yad Ezra V’Shulamit are a real life-line.
For the one in three children in Israel living under the poverty line, community organizations such as Yad Ezra V’Shulamit are a real life-line.
United with Israel is proud to sponsor a Chanukah party on a military base near Gaza to honor the brave young men and women of the IDF who risk their lives to protect the people of Israel. YOU are invited to join us!
She was a single mother looking for a new lease on love. What she found traumatized her for life. Now one organization has stepped up, placing her on the long road to recovery.
From rags to riches, a Jewish girl in Israel makes it big. Yad Ezra V’Shulamit turns lives around.
Meir Panim’s High Holiday campaign hopes to restore dignity to the many Holocaust Survivors living in poverty.
Meir Panim is dedicated to easing the year-round struggles facing many Israeli families and their children through its network of Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchens in Tzfat, Tiberias, Or Akiva, Jerusalem, and Dimona; Meals-on-Wheels for the elderly, homebound, and disabled; and After-School Youth Clubs for at-risk children.
Since its inception, Yad Ezra V'Shulamit has distributed over one million food baskets that include chicken, fruit, vegetables and more. But what differentiates Yad Ezra V’Shulamit from other organizations that help the needy, is its desire to change the future for children who are born into poverty.
Colel Chabad goes the extra mile to ensure that individuals and families not only receive food but also items they will enjoy due to their unique ethnic tastes.
When terror strikes, every minute counts toward saving a wounded person’s life.
Meir Panim recently opened its doors even wider than usual to welcome residents from the communities which house its Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchens.
Terror from the Gaza strip has haunted Israel for over a decade. The resolve of the IDF has been tested, while they work to balance protecting the people and avoiding war.
'People don't realize how many kids go hungry or what it means to be poor. They just can't make ends meet and need a helping hand.'
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The Bible praises the Land of Israel for its seven special foods. Each food contains a special “holiness” as well as unique health benefits.
The leading aid organization Colel Chabad ensures that needy Israelis are not forgotten during the Jewish New Year period each autumn.
This year, the government proposes to supplement food baskets for each poor family to the tune of 14 shekels ($4) for the holidays. At that rate, the funding doesn't cover the cost of a jar of honey.
By: Maayan Hoffman Men dressed in white and wearing ancient tarbooka drums around their necks stand on the edges of the ancient hills of the Shomron. Then, the sound of the shofar breaks the silence and with its blast a pack of runners begin their journey through the lavish orchards, aromatic vineyards and layers of... Read more »
By: Maayan Hoffman “The ingathering of exiles is prophesied in the books of Isaiah, Ezekiel and Jeremiah, and is already being witnessed today,” according to A.Y. Katsof, director of The Heart of Israel. Katsof recently raised $25,000 to help bring the last 8,000 Jews of Ethiopia to Israel, a move that he believes is the... Read more »
Israeli communities bordering the Gaza Strip are among the most deprived and troubled in the country. The region has suffered from neglect, and the constant threat of violence and conflict just around the corner. Too many young people bear the economic, social and psychological scars of the situation. The result is a generation of young... Read more »
Just in time for the 70th anniversary of the State of Israel, a fascinating and stunning new bible has arrived to the market. The Israel Bible is a full Tanach centered around the fulfillment of Biblical prophecy through an emphasis on the God, the People, the Land of Israel and their eternal connection. By: Rabbi... Read more »
Passover is observed through maintaining strong family traditions and strict dietary laws. However, struggling Israelis can find the holiday prohibitive to celebrate. One organization comes to their rescue. The Bible states (Exodus 12:17) that the week-long festive holiday of Passover (March 30-April 7), which commemorates the redemption of the ancient Israelites from Egyptian slavery, must... Read more »
Yad Ezra V’Shulamit is at the forefront of the efforts to feed Israel’s hungry when state funding of 13 shekels a family is simply not enough. Passover is around the corner and with it comes the fear of unanticipated financial burdens for many poor families. The list piles up and the cost of food goes... Read more »
With nearly 31 percent of the approximately 131,000 “single parent” families in Israel living in poverty and two out of every five children going to bed hungry, the need to ensure the success of Israel’s future is pressing today. Providing Israel’s struggling families with proper daily nutrition is a challenge that the global community needs... Read more »
Israel’s premiere provider of daily meals for the poor is seeking urgently needed funds in order to continue this important project.
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With the Rosh Hashanah holiday quickly approaching, the Jewish nation is in a process of self-reflection, assessing the past year’s actions and creating the coming year’s goals. But for Israel’s staggering 1.7 million impoverished Israelis, figuring out how to get their next meal and keep a roof over their heads is enough of a goal.
The opening of a refurbished youth club in Sderot was celebrated with much joy and fanfare. The remarkable renovations were sponsored by Meir Panim, a leading organization that successfully diminishes the harmful effects of poverty in Israel.
Do You Love Israel? Make a Donation - Show Your Support!Donate to vital charities that help protect Israeli citizens and inspire millions around the world to support Israel too! Now more than ever, Israel needs your help to fight and win the war -- including on the battlefield of public opinion. Antisemitism, anti-Israel bias and... Read more »
An In-Depth Look at Lifesaving Programs The Passover holiday brings with it a sense of cultural pride and an opportunity to rejoice with family. During this annual celebration, the Jewish nation unites to commemorate liberation from slavery in Egypt, to mark the gift of freedom in the Land of Israel, and to pay tribute to... Read more »
Do You Love Israel? Make a Donation - Show Your Support!Donate to vital charities that help protect Israeli citizens and inspire millions around the world to support Israel too! Now more than ever, Israel needs your help to fight and win the war -- including on the battlefield of public opinion. Antisemitism, anti-Israel bias and... Read more »
The New Year for Trees (Tu B'Shvat) has arrived. Now is the best time to plant fruit trees in Israel!
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