Israel’s “Cornflake Law” Means Crumbs for the Poor
Food prices in Israel are an astounding 20 to 60 percent above the OECD average, including for basic necessities like dairy products and eggs.
Lighting Up the Darkness of Their Lives, Meir Panim Brings Hanukkah Joy to Troubled Youth
During the Hanukkah festivities taking place this week throughout the country, TikvaHope held a celebratory event with over 50 neighborhood children.
New Poverty Report: 14% of All Israelis Are Poor
29 percent of the entire population of Israel lives below the poverty line.
World-Renowned Cantors Gather in New York for Benefit Concert
American Friends of Meir Panim, in collaboration with world-renowned cantors, hosted a benefit concert to raise urgently needed funds to help disadvantaged children in Israel.
Impoverished, Isolated Holocaust Survivor Couple Rescued Just in Time
With 60,000 Holocaust survivors in Israel living below the poverty line, social workers are unable to keep up with demand to care for this aging population.
Struggling Son of Single Mother Thriving With Dedicated Care From Meir Panim
When meeting fifteen-year-old Natan, one would never assume that just a few short years ago he was a failing student filled with anger and suffering.
Last-Minute “Miracle” Brings High Holiday Blessings
A miracle occurred this Rosh Hashanah in Israel’s southern development town of Dimona.
Meir Panim Strives to Give Poor Israelis a Sweet New Year
“The Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot holidays all falling at this time of year places a tremendous additional strain on poor Israelis.”
Ben Gurion Youth Club in Sderot Sweetens Summer for Youth at Risk
In Israel’s southern city of Sderot, dozens of at-risk youth enjoyed a safe and enriching summer at the Ben Gurion Youth Club.
Struggling Single Mother of Five in Israel’s South Finds Life-Saving Relief
A single mother with five children, one of whom has serious health issues, Rivkah Aburus was unable to provide for even their basic needs.
