Mifal Hapayis

Two Passover initiatives target isolation and safety for Israel’s elderly

The initiatives involved the Social Equality Ministry and the Advancement of the Status of Women, the Israel Association of Community Centers (IACC), Tzalir Fund, and Mifal HaPais. 

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An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.
Itzik Larry, the chairman of Mifal HaPais.

Mifal HaPais allocates NIS 20m in emergency aid to local authorities amid Iran war

The funding package is intended to help municipalities maintain welfare, evacuation, disability support, and emotional assistance services during Operation Roaring Lion.

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Beni Driefuss, Mifal Hapais CEO at Jpost broadcast “Healing Israel: A Nation in Trauma”

Mifal Hapais CEO: 'We’ve created an emergency force for Israel’s municipalities'

After of October 7, Mifal Hapais transformed into a rapid-response partner for local authorities, channeling funds to fortify communities across Israel.

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Rescue crews operate in Beersheba after an Iranian missile impacted a building on June 24, 2025.

Lottery operator Mifal Hapais pledges up to NIS 20 million for municipalities caring for evacuees 

Municipalities hosting evacuees will receive direct grants calculated by population size: authorities with more than 100,000 residents are eligible for NIS 1 million each.

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The Next Step: Amputee athletes changing the game

Launch of the Amit Melave project by the Lottery and The Next Step to support new amputees, aiding in rehabilitation and sports for about 40 individuals, and sharing inspiring stories.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024ByIN COLLABORATION WITH MIFAL HAPAIS
Viola Yamit Gutman

Israeli man wins NIS 40 million lottery jackpot with 'last-ever ticket'

The man revealed while accepting his grand prize that the winning ticket he had sent the weekend prior was the final one he had intended to send.

JUNE 21, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The winner of Mifal Hapayis' NIS 40 million jackpot is seen with his earnings on June 21, 2023

Israeli wins NIS 40 million lottery jackpot, collects it a week later

"It's still all very fresh in the mind. I need time to sit with myself and think about what's next," Israel's jackpot winner said.

AUGUST 15, 2022ByWALLA!
An Israeli man plays the lottery at a lotto booth in the center of Jerusalem

This week in Jerusalem: Luck is not a plan for the future

A weekly roundup of city affairs.

JUNE 18, 2022ByPEGGY CIDOR
IF THEY prey on the poor, why has Safra Square approved eight new lottery kiosks?