Leket Israel, Israel's National Food Bank, has launched a new initiative with the Nacht Family Foundation and leading Israeli influencers to make sure that no family goes hungry this Rosh Hashanah. The 5 million shekel campaign seeks to help meet the increase in need, spurred by the COVID-19 crisis. KAN reporter Naomi Segal heard more from Joseph Gitler, founder and chairman of Leket Israel.

(Photo: Screenshot, Leket Israel)

<a href="https://www.leket.org/en/">Leket Israel</a>, Israel's National Food Bank, has launched a new initiative with the Nacht Family Foundation and leading Israeli influencers to make sure that no family goes hungry this Rosh Hashanah. The 5 million shekel campaign seeks to help meet the increase in need, spurred by the COVID-19 crisis. KAN reporter Naomi Segal heard more from Joseph Gitler, founder and chairman of Leket Israel.
(Photo: Screenshot, Leket Israel)

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Leket Israel campaign to make sure no families go hungry on holiday

A special Purim seuda, holiday meal, was held this week at Sheba medical center in Tel HaShomer for some 200 IDF injured soldiers. The event, which included a megillah reading, entertainment and more, was organized by Olamit Wolf, a Tel Aviv-based holistic therapist who has been involved in providing food to soldiers since the beginning of the war. She was involved in organizing similar events over the holiday at Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv and the Beit Leowenstein Rehabilitation Center. Wolf spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about initiative.

(Photo: Delphine Fisher)

A special Purim seuda, holiday meal, was held this week at Sheba medical center in Tel HaShomer for some 200 IDF injured soldiers. The event, which included a megillah reading, entertainment and more, was organized by Olamit Wolf, a Tel Aviv-based holistic therapist who has been involved in providing food to soldiers since the beginning of the war. She was involved in organizing similar events over the holiday at Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv and the Beit Leowenstein Rehabilitation Center. Wolf spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about initiative.
(Photo: Delphine Fisher)

Bringing Purim to injured soldiers

Jerusalem Design Week is taking place at Hansen House in Jerusalem, June 22-29. The week features works, lectures, cultural events and more – all in keeping with this year's theme: lies and falsehoods. KAN's Naomi Segal heard more from Dr. Jeremy Fogel, a scholar in modern Jewish philosophy, and part of the curating team at Jerusalem Design Week.

(Photo: Dor Kedmi, from Facebook)

<a href="https://2023.jdw.co.il/en/lies-and-falsehoods">Jerusalem Design Week</a> is taking place at Hansen House in Jerusalem, June 22-29. The week features works, lectures, cultural events and more – all in keeping with this year's theme: lies and falsehoods. KAN's Naomi Segal heard more from Dr. Jeremy Fogel, a scholar in modern Jewish philosophy, and part of the curating team at Jerusalem Design Week.
(Photo: Dor Kedmi, from Facebook)

Lies and falsehoods at Jerusalem Design Week

"Halasartan" – Stop Cancer – an organization that provides support to young adult cancer patients and survivors, held a special tattoo party in Tel Aviv – bringing top tattoo artists to provide community members with an artistic and personal way to commemorate their journey. Tattoo artist Amit Shamir spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about the event and its significance.

"Halasartan" – Stop Cancer – an organization that provides support to young adult cancer patients and survivors, held a special tattoo party in Tel Aviv – bringing top tattoo artists to provide community members with an artistic and personal way to commemorate their journey. Tattoo artist Amit Shamir spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal about the event and its significance.

Leket Israel campaign to make sure no families go hungry on holiday

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