Every act of giving and every initiative brings the core values of dignity, empathy, and compassion back to the forefront — leaving a real impact, both in people’s hearts and in everyday reality.
When it comes to Holocaust survivors, this isn’t just charity — it’s about restoring the respect and care owed to those who have already suffered enough. So how can we do it? Here’s everything you need to know.
The Unwritten Promise to the Survivors
In Israeli society, there’s a quiet, almost unspoken agreement — something beyond law or constitution. It’s the moral contract with the generation of survivors.
Those who survived hell, came to Israel, and built new lives, families, and communities. For them, society promised respect, support, and protection — not as a favor, but as a duty.
Yet, today’s reality looks very different from that promise.
Hundreds of Holocaust survivors in Israel live below the poverty line — not metaphorically, but literally. Many cannot afford medications, heating in the winter, or even proper food.
Some live completely alone: their families didn’t survive, friends have passed away, and they remain by themselves with painful memories and a cost of living that crushes any pension.
Many live in old, deteriorating apartments, unable to fix a broken shower or replace an oven that stopped working years ago.
Our Last Chance to Help
This situation cannot last forever — simply because time is running out.
This is society’s final opportunity — for every one of us — to reach out and help.
Social responsibility is not a slogan or a sign at a protest. It’s real action. And it becomes especially meaningful when it involves helping the elderly — particularly Holocaust survivors who are still with us.
In an era where the cost of living affects everyone, this fragile, shrinking group of survivors needs every bit of public support we can give.
The Meir Panim organization allows every citizen to take part in this historical act of kindness — not through words, but through action. With one click on their donation website, anyone can provide a hot meal, warm clothing, or a medical package to a survivor who hasn’t felt truly cared for in years.
A single donation, no matter how small, can change an entire day.
It could mean a warm meal delivered with a small note of kindness, an expensive medication made affordable, or simply a volunteer who stops by to ask, “How are you today?”
Acting with Sensitivity
Meir Panim operates exactly in that space — where humanitarian aid meets sensitivity and dignity.
It’s not just about distributing anonymous food packages to the needy. It’s about providing personal, respectful assistance: nutritious meals delivered to homes, properly fitted clothing, essential medical care, and quick responses to emergencies — all while ensuring consistent, ongoing support, not just one-time help.
None of this would be possible without public donations.
The Meir Panim donation platform makes it easy for anyone, anywhere, to contribute respectfully and directly. Every shekel has a purpose, every donation is recorded, and every donor receives an official tax receipt.
There’s no bureaucracy and no delays — donors can choose exactly what to support (meals, medical aid, emergency equipment) and even follow the long-term impact of their contribution.
Even a Small Amount Makes a Big Difference
The most powerful thing is realizing how simple and accessible it is to make an impact.
This isn’t about wealthy donors or corporations — even a 20-shekel donation can mean the difference between a regular day and a day when an elderly survivor eats a proper meal.
That’s the beauty of it — that a simple act, made through a donation website, can create essential humanitarian aid, in the right place, at the right time.
It’s time to begin.
