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
Over half a million Israelis live in food insecurity, but GDP is up - survey
A new survey from Israel's National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) found that food insecurity has decreased, but remains a problem.
Mother attempts to sell kidney as last-ditch effort in poverty
Katy Sorsher Smith, a single mother of two who found herself in a dire financial situation, told radio hosts about her since-deleted LinkedIn post offering her kidney for sale.
Colel Chabad: Israel's oldest charity is making bigger impact than ever
The needs of those in Israel changed drastically, especially with the foundation of the state. As a result, Colel Chabad adapted to become what it is today.
41% of Israeli parents cannot help their children finance academic degree - survey
34% of the parents who have difficulties financing their children’s education are degree-holders themselves, while 49% had a high school education.
We must stop Israeli schoolchildren from going hungry - opinion
Nevet provides 1.3 million breakfasts each year in the form of a sandwich. It is done discreetly and with the minimum of fuss so as not to cause embarrassment.
Almost half of Jerusalem is in poverty: How do they survive?
Charity, food baskets and tough realities are the daily struggles faced by families in Jerusalem. The second installment of the Poverty in Jerusalem series.
Economic inequality is the great plague of the 21st century
Zvi Stepak: “Inequality must be reduced. Israeli society is divided enough between right and left, between the haredim and the secular. We don’t need to add to this.”
Nonprofit sending empty food baskets to politicians to highlight poverty
Nonprofit Pitchon-Lev said that people living in poverty are practically invisible to politicians and that aid and support for these people are not discussed by lawmakers or political parties.
Jerusalem: A city bound by poverty
What are the reasons for the capital's situation, and is there a viable way to improve it soon? The first in a series on Jerusalem’s socioeconomic status.
Welfare Ministry, IFCJ allocate $70m. for aid for Israel's needy
Impoverished families, Holocaust survivors, senior citizens and the homeless are just a few of the communities that will find some relief in the joint initiative.
