19,000 Israeli kids physically or mentally injured since Oct. 7
An alarming new report demonstrates the devastating impact of the Hamas-led terrorist attack of Oct. 7 and the ensuing war in Gaza on the children of Israel, including nearly 20,000 physically and mentally injured in hostilities.
Sderot residents return home, skeptical about promises of security
Only about one-third of residents have returned to the city in Israel’s south,in which 80 citizens were killed on Oct. 7.
The Most Unexpected Beautiful Shabbat of my Life
What I had feared would be uncomfortable proved to be the most inspiring Shabbat of my life. For 25 hours, the unique and eternal strength of the Jewish people was on full display.
A (Small) Break for Some Fun
On Tuesday, October 24, Israel365, along with others, ran a “family day” for people from the city of Sderot, in southern Israel, who were forced to leave their homes. The Sderot families got what they needed most – some fun and relaxation.
Animals that Soothe the Soul
With a little help from some furry friends, Meir Panim offers alternative therapies to those living in close proximity to the Gaza border
Sderot Under Attack: An Insider’s Account
Tair Sassy, the manager of Nir Am, one of Meir Panim’s Youth Centers in Sderot, was brainstorming different ways to celebrate Israel Independence Day when the alarms began to sound.
Meir Panim: Sheltering Sderot’s Kids From Rockets and Hunger
Irit Levy, 17, remembers the night that she and her friends decided to sleep over at Meir Panim’s Sderot Youth Center. “After four “Tzeva Adom” red alert sirens,” Irit explained, “my friends and I decided it would be safest to spend the night at the youth center; a converted bomb shelter.”
How Warm Soup Feeds the Hearts of the Young and Old
With weather reports predicting colder than usual temperatures for the following day in Jerusalem, the staff at Meir Panim‘s Jerusalem Restaurant Style Soup Kitchen anticipated an influx of visitors.
What Does This 17-Year-Old From Hamas Rocket-Ridden Sderot Do? LOTS!
Three years is a long time in the life of a teenager, especially one growing up in the Hamas rocket-ridden southern Israeli city of Sderot. Yet, 17-year-old Netanel Naftelayev has not only survived under adverse conditions, he is one of Sderot’s shining stars.
370 Rockets Fired at Israel From Gaza; 1 Israeli Killed
Hamas and Islamic Jihad fired hundreds of rockets into Israel, hitting apartment buildings and homes. The IDF responded by hitting over 150 Hamas military targets.