poverty in israel

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

Many of us know little about this community, which has chosen to separate itself from the rest of Israeli society.

The capital’s total population reached a grand total of 966,200, doubling that of Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, metropolitan Jerusalem continued to grow, with more than 1.4 million residents.

Asking Mayor Moshe Lion the tough questions – on the eve of the 56th Jerusalem Day and five months before elections.

Jerusalem’s main challenge remains its high poverty rate, particularly among the haredi and Arab populations.

Jerusalem Day is an opportunity to reflect on our capital’s past, take stock of its present and plan for its future.

There are close to 10,000 Holocaust survivors living in Jerusalem. Do they go hungry? If so, who is responsible for that shameful situation?

Unlike the US or Canada, where there is abundant affordable property for rentals, Israel is overcrowded and expensive. Over the last 15 years, the price of homes in Israel went up by 8% annually.

Hebron's Takiat Ibrahim soup kitchen provides a lifeline to struggling Palestinians, serving thousands of people daily during Ramadan and throughout the year.

A third of Holocaust survivors in Israel live under the poverty line, according to the Foundation for the Welfare of Holocaust Victims.