Poverty

Break the cycle of poverty for the sake of our kids

The outsourcing of social services must include a mandate for measuring social value.

By ELI COHEN
13/01/2025

VAT increase will mean many in Israel go hungry

The increase in VAT will overwhelm the many families who are already barely keeping afloat.

By RABBI SIMCHA KRAKOWSKI
23/12/2024

'We are there for them': IFCJ doubles aid to NIS 26.6m. for Israel's needy amid war

Since October 7, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews has distributed over 132 million dollars towards enhancing the security of the civilian home front.

Poverty and inequality in Israel is high and worrying, the National Insurance Institute says

The NII also stressed that the cost of living was 4.2% higher in 2023 than in 2022 and that this followed a 4.4% increase in the year before.

18/12/2024

Israel is losing the war on poverty

The war on poverty is just as existential for hundreds of thousands of families struggling with it. As of now, however, in this area, the outcome appears to be absolute loss.

By ERAN WEINTROB
18/12/2024

Nearly 30% of Israelis, over 600,000 children living in poverty

The emotional state of children of aid recipients was also more significantly impacted by the war.

17/12/2024

The war is not an excuse to neglect the fight against poverty

Security challenges require us to unite as a society, but they must not become an excuse to neglect the state’s basic duty toward its citizens.

By BECKY COHEN-KESHET
01/12/2024
 Palestinians receive food packages from the World Food Program (WFP) of the United Nations

'Liberating Gaza': A path forward to save Gazan Palestinians from poverty

At a time of uncertainty about how the Gaza conflict can be brought to a satisfactory conclusion, Liberating Gaza offers a clear path forward. This is indeed a book for the times.

'I am suffering deep down': Myanmar's poor travel to India to sell their organs

For a little over $3,000, Myanmar's poor are selling their organs.

31/08/2024
Beersheba’s Hagar bilingual school

Language development gaps widening among young Israeli children due to gov’t errors, lack of equity

Ensuring access to quality educational and healthcare frameworks for every child, regardless of their socioeconomic status, will provide an equal starting point, benefiting the children and society.

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