Israel’s Poor Cannot Afford These 9 Crucial Passover Foods
Some of the required foods on Passover put an additional strain on already struggling families.
Passover Campaign Promises to Feed Israel’s Hungry
‘For families without enough food to eat, Passover is a reminder of their continued slavery,’ said Danielle Rubin, Project Director at American Friends of Meir Panim.
Poverty is Colorblind: Meet Liya
Liya is often home alone and hungry, and her parents are trying their hardest. But like many Ethiopian immigrants, their absorption into Israel was largely unsuccessful.
As Gap in Israel Between Rich and Poor Widens, More Children Suffer
With so many children and elderly living in poverty, the gap between the thriving and hungry continues to rise.
The Face of Hunger in Israel
‘Malnourishment is a plague we need to remedy,’ said Goldie Sternbuch of Meir Panim.
Renovated Soup-Kitchen Uplifts Struggling Patrons
Israel’s southern town of Dimona has one of the highest percentages of impoverished people in the country. Yet, its residents were all smiles when its well-known free restaurant-style soup kitchen, run by the charity organization Meir Panim, re-opened following an extensive refurbishment. The event was attended not only by eager and hungry patrons but also […]
President Rivlin Defines Poor Children as Those Who Go to Bed Hungry
After the National Council for the Child found no improvement concerning children living below the poverty line, President Rivlin stated that the government must allocate more resources to ensure not only the welfare of children but also the future of Israel.
Crowdfunding Campaign for Israel’s Needy Majorly Successful
Israel is reported to have 1.7 million citizens under the poverty line. Two out of 5 children go to sleep hungry and 1 out of 5 seniors choose between medicine or a meal.
Healthy Cooking Classes Teach Hungry Israelis to Make More With Less
Two leading Israeli charity organizations are joining forces to educate impoverished Israelis about nutrition after studies revealed that the poor eat cheaper, unhealthier foods.
Israel’s Premiere Charity Organization Seeking Urgently-Needed Funds
Israel is populated by immigrants often fleeing from persecution and anti-Semitism and arriving in Israel with few resources and inadequate education.