Poverty in israel

Millions of Israelis, including 900,000 children, live in poverty, NII report for 2024 shows

Poverty rates remain especially high among Arab and haredi populations, who together account for 65.1% of people in poverty, nearly double their share of the population.

|ByAVIHAI CHIIM
ABOUT 41% of Jerusalem families suffer from poverty, compared to about 20% in the rest of the country.
ABOUT 41% of Jerusalem families suffer from poverty, compared to about 20% in the rest of the country.

Growing class of 'war poor' Israelis pushed into poverty post-October 7, report warns

The report depicts a deepening social emergency in which hunger and chronic financial stress are spreading from Israel’s weakest populations into the lower middle class.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
'THERE IS such a big supply of food and so many hungry people; the problem is in the distribution and in the method of getting it out there.’

Nearly three million Israelis face food insecurity, including one million children, report finds

A report from the National Insurance Institute (NII) shows a slight improvement in access to food across Israel, but it also shows that geographical and economic food inequality persist.

|ByAVIHAI CHIIM
RABBI EFRAIM DUCHMAN of Colel Chabad’s New York office inspects the baby formula in the Colel Chabad Slager Logistics Center in Be’er Tuvia

Nourishing hope: The impact of food nutrition on the working poor

For more than 3,000 Israeli families, the gift of infant formula from Colel Chabad means more than nourishment; it’s one weight off their shoulders during their hardest days

|ByALAN ROSENBAUM

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.

DECEMBER 11, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A group of members of Knesset volunteer at a Pitchon-Lev facility.

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.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Food organized in a refrigerator.

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.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023ByARIELLA MARSDEN
Is the food you're taking from the fridge definitely yours? (illustrative)

Amira’s Story - breaking the cycle of poverty in Dimona

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023ByALAN ROSENBAUM

The reverse mortgage option 

Using one’s real estate assets to increase one’s monthly pension.

AUGUST 31, 2023ByROBERT TAYLOR 
Oded Malcha

Breaking the cycle of poverty

An interview with Ya’akov Margi, Israel’s Minister of Welfare and Social Affairs.

AUGUST 29, 2023ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Ya'akov Margi, 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.

JULY 24, 2023ByZACHY HENNESSEY
The Food Security program graduates.

This week in Jerusalem: Money time

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

JULY 14, 2023ByPEGGY CIDOR
THE 2023 overall municipal budget: A record-breaking NIS 14.4 billion.

Bridges for Peace: The bulwark of Christian support for Israel - opinion

For over half a century, Bridges for Peace volunteers have continued in their founder’s footsteps during times of war, terror and intifada.

JULY 1, 2023ByILSE STRAUSS
Rev. Peter Fast and Rev. Rebecca Brimmer

How can Israel address rampant food insecurity? - opinion

The government can take significant steps toward eradicating food insecurity and creating a fair and sustainable food system for all Israelis.

JUNE 26, 2023ByARON TROEN, RONI STRIER
CHOOSING BETWEEN bread and milk: 47% of Jerusalemites live below the poverty line (Illustrative).