At the Start of 2019, Israel’s Challenge is Narrowing Economic Social Gaps
On December 24, the new Governor of the Bank of Israel, Prof. Amir Yaron was sworn in at Israeli President Reuven Rivlin residence with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in attendance. Through each of their speeches, it became clear that the goals of the Governor and Prime Minister were different from the goals of the […]
Amidst the darkness, Meir Panim Strives to Brighten Lives For Hanukkah
There are nearly 800,000 Israeli children living in poverty. Israeli charity organization Meir Panim brings light to the darkness in their lives.
5 Reasons to Be Thankful This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving, this year November 22, was inaugurated in 1621 by the colonial Pilgrims who wanted to show their gratitude for having a productive harvest which provided satisfying meals. Thanksgiving continues to be a day upon which most Americans gather with family and friends for feasting and counting their blessings.
After 10 Years of Debate, Knesset Passes Food Donation Act
After ten years of debate, Israel has now become the fifth nation in the world to pass a national food rescue law. “The Food Donation Act” protects food donors, non-profit organization, staff and volunteers from criminal and civil liability should donated food cause any negative consequences to the receivers.
What You Should Know About World Food Day
World Food Day, October 16, marks 38 years since the initiative to eradicate world hunger was established by the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO). The goal is to end world hunger by 2030 through finding sustainable solutions to hunger and poverty.
7 Special Foods Praised in the Bible Have Miraculous Health Benefits
The Bible praises the Land of Israel for its seven special foods. Each food contains a special “holiness” as well as unique health benefits. By consciously eating these foods, you can connect to the land of Israel and improve your health.
Knesset Food Law to Reduce Waste Hopes to Make Impact on Israel’s Poor
Nearly one fifth of Israelis are living with food insecurity. They are often hungry and their nutrition requirements go unmet. Meanwhile, over a third of all food produced in Israel is wasted; half of it is thrown out though still salvageable for consumption.
The Bible Says Feed the Poor and Elderly – Here’s How
Many of Israel’s Holocaust survivors who endured the horrors of the Shoah are now living through another heartbreaking calamity: poverty.
A Hot Meal and a Listening Ear: Homebound Elderly Deserve to Celebrate High Holidays
Each day, elderly Israelis struggle with hunger, loneliness and poverty – and this population is growing. According to Yair Asaf-Shapira, researcher for the Jerusalem Institute, while the elderly population of Israel is lower than other countries due to Israel being a relatively young country, the percentage of elderly people compared to the general population is […]
Former German President Visits Meir Panim Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchen
Former German President Christian Wulff recently visited Israel on a fact finding mission. One of his unusual stops was to Meir Panim’s Restaurant-Style Soup Kitchen in the Galilean city of Safed.
