When Meron was four years old, he came to us and said, "Imma and Abba, I was looking in my closet, I have so many toys. For my birthday, I want to give some things to the poor.” At Meron’s request, we asked for donations in lieu of gifts. Now (and each year), he looks forward to the thank you certificate and letter from Meir Panim (feed the poor), Migdal Orh (children’s home) or other organizations to which he donated his birthday funds. More . . .