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
Shavuot, food insecurity and ‘The Little Red Hen’ - comment
Food insecurity is a reality for thousands of Israeli school children. Being reminded of this reality can perhaps come from many places, including from a well-known children’s book.
Government to fund baby food worth NIS 240 a month for poor families
The average monthly cost for baby food in Israel is NIS 164 a month, so government funding will cover that cost plus a little extra.
Doctrine, not despair: This breeds Palestinian terrorism
To view Palestinian terror entirely through an economics lens is essentially a Marxist approach.
Passover: Does living in Israel guarantee freedom?
We are still slaves to many outworn concepts and practices in Israel.
Pasta, the poor and giving - opinion
I often encourage people when making a budget to add a line item, charity. This way they are always putting money on the side in order to give.
How should Israel solve its poverty problem?
Jews, Arabs and Christians alike suffer from a high degree of poverty – a phenomenon that has only grown in recent years.
Poverty still rampant among Israeli children - report
There has been a 43% spike in the number of children considered suicidal who are undergoing psychological therapy through the education system, and are being treated by educational psychologists.
IFCJ provides 26,500 families with heating this winter
The fellowship will provide a NIS 12.7 million endowment for personal energy bills and infrastructure.
Average household said to throw out NIS 615 worth of food each month
The annual food-waste report highlights the severe need for a food-rescue program.
Over 27% of Israelis live in poverty - LATET
Over 27% of Israelis live in poverty and 774,000 children, nearly a third (31%) of all children in Israel, live with food insecurity.
