The family initially lived in an immigrant camp in Lod before settling in Bat Yam, where Meir grew up and his parents ran a laundry business.
Keluarganya awalnya tinggal di sebuah kamp imigran di Lod sebelum bermukim di Bat Yam, dimana Meir dibersihkan dan orangtuanya menjalankan bisnis pencucian pakaian.