Poverty in israel
Can you really take people out of poverty? Pitchon Lev says it is already doing it
A child raised in poverty in Israel today has a 78% chance of remaining in poverty as an adult. Pitchon Lev has helped 84% of the young people in its program break that cycle
Israel’s 30 glorious years – and the social Darwinism we built along the way - opinion
The war exposed Israel’s greatest social vulnerability - opinion
Millions of Israelis, including 900,000 children, live in poverty, NII report for 2024 shows
Knesset: Finance Ministry failing to provide employment services to Negev's Bedouins
"Where there is no employment, there is crime."
Echoes of struggle: half of Holocaust survivors unable to afford food, medicine
The survivors, many of whom live alone, also reported loneliness and low quality of life since the war.
Israel ranks low in OECD children’s poverty standings
The study was carried out by Jerusalem’s Taub Center for Social Policy Studies.
Pitchon-Lev has been chosen as a partner by the Knesset. Here is why
After October 7, 88 MKs from across the political spectrum asked to be allowed to collect donations on behalf of Pitchon-Lev to assist their constituents.
Israel's High Court stops 'discriminatory' food voucher plan
The study found a substantial gap between the number of families that received food vouchers and the number living below the poverty line.
High Court puts temporary ban on food stamps amid accusations of discrimination
The Knesset's Finance Committee had originally approved a budget of NIS 400 million earlier this week.
Amira’s Story - breaking the cycle of poverty in Dimona
The reverse mortgage option
Using one’s real estate assets to increase one’s monthly pension.
Breaking the cycle of poverty
An interview with Ya’akov Margi, Israel’s Minister of Welfare and Social Affairs.
Haifa University’s new food security program graduates inaugural class
The diverse group of graduates has been equipped to tackle food insecurity challenges and build stronger communities.
