Poverty
Our communal definition of Jewish security is too limited. We need a wider one - opinion
Jewish security means that every person in our community can live with healthcare, access to a thriving Jewish life, and someone to call when things get hard.
Strong on defense, weak on welfare: Israel neglects the social front - opinion
Rabbi Pinto Reveals: Why Do the Rich Spend More Time with Me than the Poor?
NGOs see dramatic increase in financial assistance requests from young people
Economic concerns cloud Passover celebrations as cost of living crisis deepens in Israel
Survey reveals Israelis cutting food budgets as household expenses jump NIS 1,644 monthly. Despite personal struggles, 42% still plan to donate holiday meals to those in need.
Iran's water crisis at tipping point in threat to Islamic regime's stability
Iran expert Dr. Sharona Mazalian Levi says prolonged water outages, empty reservoirs, and crop failures may be a recipe for social unrest.
Asylum-seeking, refugee women in Israel endure higher poverty rates and exploitation - report
The report states that among asylum-seeking and refugee women, the poverty rate is twice that of men, reaching 64% compared to 33% for men.
'Know this, Khamenei, this is your end': Iranians slam regime in footage from Tehran to Israel
While aware of consequences if caught, Iranians sent footage to N12 showing mass income inequality and support for Israel.
The second social front: The war on poverty is not over - opinion
Let us remain faithful to the spirit of October 8 to preserve our country’s social cohesion and secure our future as a nation.
Eurovision lessons: Israel can tackle poverty through participatory policymaking - opinion
By embracing participatory policymaking and empowering marginalized communities, Israel can create a future where poverty is not just a statistic but a challenge that we face – and solve – together.
Knesset marks national day for the fight against poverty
Lobby launches an action plan to break the poverty cycle for Breaking the Cycle of Poverty, as well as a new report showing 42% of families re-enter poverty after being out of poverty for a while.
Break the cycle of poverty for the sake of our kids - opinion
The outsourcing of social services must include a mandate for measuring social value.
VAT increase will mean many in Israel go hungry - opinion
The increase in VAT will overwhelm the many families who are already barely keeping afloat.
'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.