Widow Reveals Late Actor Yaakov Cohen's Secret Philanthropy
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The widow of late Israeli actor Yaakov Cohen revealed his secret acts of charity nearly two years after his death at age 66. The "Yad Ezr La'Chaver" organization is opening a new soup kitchen in Haifa to honor his memory, which will serve 500 meals daily to the needy. The facility will also provide clothing and food sourced from IDF bases and tech companies. His widow stated that his quiet philanthropy was characteristic of him and part of the family's healing process.
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- Late actor Yaakov Cohen's widow revealed his secret charitable acts after his death at 66.
- A new soup kitchen in Haifa, "Yad Ezr La'Chaver," will honor Cohen's memory.
- The Haifa facility will provide 500 hot meals daily to underprivileged families.
- Food supplies for the soup kitchen will come from IDF bases and tech firms.
- Cohen's widow described his quiet giving as characteristic and part of the family's healing.
Nearly two years after the death of actor and comedian Yaakov Cohen, who passed away at 66, his widow, Tirnit Barzilai Cohen, has spoken about his hidden acts of kindness and charity. Cohen, who was known for his stage work, secretly provided aid to those in need, even concealing his actions from his wife. To honor his memory, the "Yad Ezr La'Chaver" organization is establishing a new soup kitchen in Haifa.
The facility, set to open soon, will provide approximately 500 hot meals daily, along with clothing and food, to underprivileged families. The food supplies are sourced from IDF bases and high-tech companies such as Intel and Elbit.
Barzilai Cohen emphasized that Yaakov's quiet giving was characteristic of him, as he refused to boast about his numerous secret charitable deeds. In an interview with "Maariv," she shared the family's profound grief and the longing felt by their two sons, describing their struggle with the loss and Yaakov's deep love for the stage. For the family, the social initiatives and the memorial in Haifa are part of their healing process and a continuation of Yaakov's unique path.
Cohen's legacy continues to touch hearts, with the soup kitchen set to serve hundreds of needy individuals daily and perpetuate his humble image. His widow concluded, reflecting his philosophy, that giving itself is the greatest form of healing, and she hopes the center will offer warmth and comfort to all who need it.
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