Meir Panim Gives Donors Opportunities to Do Esther’s Commandments
The Book of Esther decrees specific commandments which one must fulfill on the holiday. These include eating a festive meal, exchanging food packages with friends, and giving charity to the poor.
Jewish Governor of Missouri Invokes “Tikkun Olam” in Call to Repair Vandalized Cemetery
“There is a concept in Jewish teaching and thought known as tikkun olam. It translates literally into ‘repairing the world,’ but what it means more broadly is that we all have an obligation to one another and to be of service.”
World-Famous Cantor Devotes Time, Energy to Israel’s Needy
The world-famous baritone was visibly moved from seeing both the shocking needs of so many in the Holy Land as well as the impressive work of Meir Panim.
Elevating Souls Through Bible Study
Colel Chabad serves not only the living but also the deceased.
Jewper Bowl: This Year’s Big Game Has Deep Jewish, Israel Connection
The owners of both teams competing in this year’s Super Bowl are Jewish, and both have ties to Israel.
Meir Panim Chosen to Run Israel’s Governmental “Food Security Initiative”
According to a recent report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), more Israelis are living below the poverty line than in any other member country.
Poor Israeli Bar Mitzvah Boy “Just Wants to Be Like Other Children”
Hafuta arranged for Jacob to receive the tutoring he needed to learn the Torah portion. New clothing was purchased for the occasion along with the costly siddur, tallit and tefillin.
Many of Israel’s Poor Families Must Choose Between Heating and Eating in the Winter
As the temperatures in Israel drop and the weather gets colder, Colel Chabad is doing its part to bring warmth to many Israelis who cannot afford to heat their homes.
Soldier and Beloved Colel Chabad Volunteer Murdered in Jerusalem Terror Attack
Not only was Shir an honor student and in active service in the Israeli army, she also volunteered to tutor orphans for Colel Chabad.
New Poverty Report: 14% of All Israelis Are Poor
29 percent of the entire population of Israel lives below the poverty line.