About Us
INTRODUCTION OF US
Inspired by a Tzaddik. Driven by Compassion.
Rebbe Meir Baal Hanes is not just a name — it’s a source of blessing, hope, and merit for generations of Jews. Our organization carries that legacy forward, turning heartfelt giving into real-world impact.
We are a Jewish charity committed to helping those in need through hands-on support and spiritual connection. Whether it’s delivering food for Yom Tov, comforting the sick, uplifting children, or strengthening Israeli soldiers, our mission is to bring light where it’s needed most.
OUR SERVICES
Acts of Kindness. Powered by Prayer.
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Hospital Visits
Spreading warmth and comfort to patients in need of care and connection.
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Pesach Food Distribution
Ensuring no family goes without the essentials to celebrate with dignity.
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Support for Israeli Soldiers
Providing supplies, encouragement, and spiritual support to our defenders.
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Children’s Activities
Bringing smiles and joy to children through events, programs, and gifts.
The Power of Tefillah
What makes our organization unique is the spiritual foundation behind everything we do. With every donation, a heartfelt tefillah is recited at the holy kever of Rebbe Meir Baal Hanes in Tiberias, Eretz Yisrael. For centuries, people have turned to this tzaddik for salvation, healing, and personal breakthroughs — and seen incredible yeshuos.
We believe that when giving is paired with prayer, it brings both physical and spiritual uplift — to those in need, and to those who give.
Our Mission
To bring comfort, dignity, and blessing to Jews in need — physically, emotionally, and spiritually — inspired by the merit and teachings of Rebbe Meir Baal Hanes.
Who We Are
For over two centuries, the name of Reb Meir Baal Haness has been a source of both support for the needy in Eretz Yisroel and miraculous yeshuos for those who give in his merit.
Through their generosity to Kupath Rabbi Meir, donors have helped clothe, feed, and sustain countless destitute families in Israel with dignity. In return, the timeless promise of Reb Meir endures: those who give tzedakah in his name are blessed with salvation in their times of need.
Rabbi Meir Baal Haness Charities
Rabbi Meir, known as Rabbi Meir Baal Haness because of the amazing miracles that he performed, pledged to intercede in Heaven for anyone who donates money to the poor of Israel. This pledge, and the extraordinary work of
Rabbi Meir Baal Haness Charities resounds with Jewish people across the globe, bringing salvation both to the donors who support Rabbi Meir Baal Haness Charities, as well as needy families, Torah scholars, widows, orphans, and the ill and infirm in Israel.
Who was Rabbi Meir Baal Haness?
Rabbi Meir merited studying under the great sage, Rabbi Akiva and Rabban Gamliel, and was a contemporary of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochi. This was during a time when the Romans lorded over the Jews of Israel, and didn’t allow them to keep basic mitzvah observances.
A descendant of a convert, the Roman General Nero, Rav Meir Baal Haness was married to Bruriah, the daughter of Rabbi Chanina ben Teradyon. She was renowned for her great brilliance and wisdom, and is often mentioned in the Gemarah. Bruriah was extremely knowledgeable in Talmud learning, and was able to win sages in Talmudic arguments.
Rabbi Meir The Miracle Maker
Rabi Meir Baal Hanes has long been associated with miraculous salvations, and he has long been called a miracle maker. The initial Rabbi Meir Baal Haness miracle dates back to a time when he saved his sister-in-law from a brothel (where the Romans held her captive).
Rabbi Meir had promised the warden of the brothel a basketful of dinars to release his sister-in-law, but the warden was afraid of being caught. Rabbi Meir told the warden that if he would call out: “God of Meir, answer me” he would be saved.
How did Rabbi Meir convince the warden that this would work? He went in proximity of a pack of dangerous dogs, and called out: “God of Meir, answer me.” Indeed, Rabbi Meir was saved, and the dogs didn’t harm him.
The warden released Rabbi Meir’s sister-in-law, and was later caught and tried for his ‘sin’ of releasing a prisoner from captivity. About to be hanged, the warden called out: “God of Meir, answer me.” The noose snapped, and the warden was free to go. Thus was the start of Rabbi Meir Baal Haness as a miracle maker. After that, it became a tradition to invoke the memory of Rabbi Meir Baal HaNes and give charity in his name, while saying the words: “God of Meir, answer me.” This legacy has lived on, and to this day the Rabbi Meir Baal Haness charity fund actively distributes the charity to the impoverished of Israel from those donations in the merit of Rabbi Meir Bal Hanes.
Rabbi Meir in Teveria
The yahrtzeit of R Meir Baal Haness is on the 14th of Iyar. While he passed away in exile, outside of Israel, his remains were brought to Teveria, in Israel, close to his teacher Rabbi Akiva. Before his passing Rabbi Meir Baal Haness said that his legacy to future generations would be that he would intercede in heaven on any person’s behalf if the person is willing to give charity to the poor of Israel in his memory. The anniversary of Rabbi Meir’s death is a particularly busy day at the Rabbi Meir Baal Haness kever, his grave site. Thousands of people come to pay their respects and ask for Rabbi Meir’s intervention on their behalf.
Creation of A Charity
Today, Eretz Yisroel is a small country populated by Jews of all types and stripes, and a magnet for tourists. Just a few hundred years ago, Israel was desolate in comparison. The few Jews who lived in Israel had arrived there after long, dangerous journeys, with great personal sacrifice. Their only mission in traveling to the Holy Land was to connect to the holiness of the land, and serve Hakadosh Baruch Hu. With few options for livelihood, the destitute Torah scholars had little means of sustenance. Their brethren in Chutz L’Aretz, however, found it an honor to support the Torah scholars of Israel, and enable them to remain steeped in the Heavenly pursuit of Torah learning. Rabbi Meir Baal Haness Charities was founded in 1799, and their donors sent a continuous stream of funds to enable Torah learning in Eretz Yisroel to flourish.
Rabbi Meir Baal Haness Charities Today
Rabbi Meir Baal Haness Charities has grown in a way that the early founders of Kupath Rabbi Meir Baal Haness could never foretell. The reach of Rabbi Meir Baal Haness’ tzedakah activities is farther both in quantity and locale. True to the original mission of Rabbi Meir Baal Haness Charities, we continue to support Torah scholars and Torah education in Eretz Yisroel. Our network of charities supports Torah scholars, widows, orphans, new mothers, brides, and special education initiatives in several cities within Israel.
Past recipients of Rabbi Meir Baal Haness tzedakah are prominent Torah leaders, and alumni from our Torah institutions have authored major Torah publications. Your support of Rabbi Meir Baal Haness Charities ensures that young children grow in their Torah studies, and that Torah scholars remain dedicated to a true Torah lifestyle unburdened by the financials of daily living. Your generosity to Kupath Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes ensures that we can continue our tradition of giving, serving as a beacon of support to those in need. And in the merit of Rebbi Meir Baal Haness, may you be blessed with Bracha and Hatzlochah in all areas!
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