Poverty in israel

Growing class of 'war poor' Israelis pushed into poverty post-October 7, report warns

The report depicts a deepening social emergency in which hunger and chronic financial stress are spreading from Israel’s weakest populations into the lower middle class.

 ABOUT 41% of Jerusalem families suffer from poverty, compared to about 20% in the rest of the country.
'THERE IS such a big supply of food and so many hungry people; the problem is in the distribution and in the method of getting it out there.’

Nearly three million Israelis face food insecurity, including one million children, report finds

RABBI EFRAIM DUCHMAN of Colel Chabad’s New York office inspects the baby formula in the Colel Chabad Slager Logistics Center in Be’er Tuvia

Nourishing hope: The impact of food nutrition on the working poor

 People beg on the streets of Jerusalem.

Economic concerns cloud Passover celebrations as cost of living crisis deepens in Israel


Israel's High Court stops 'discriminatory' food voucher plan

The study found a substantial gap between the number of families that received food vouchers and the number living below the poverty line.

 Food organized in a refrigerator.

High Court puts temporary ban on food stamps amid accusations of discrimination

The Knesset's Finance Committee had originally approved a budget of NIS 400 million earlier this week.

 Is the food you're taking from the fridge definitely yours? (illustrative)

Amira’s Story - breaking the cycle of poverty in Dimona


The reverse mortgage option 

Using one’s real estate assets to increase one’s monthly pension.

 Oded Malcha

Breaking the cycle of poverty

An interview with Ya’akov Margi, Israel’s Minister of Welfare and Social Affairs.

 Ya'akov Margi, Minister of Welfare and Social Affairs

Haifa University’s new food security program graduates inaugural class

The diverse group of graduates has been equipped to tackle food insecurity challenges and build stronger communities.

 The Food Security program graduates.

This week in Jerusalem: Money time

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 THE 2023 overall municipal budget: A record-breaking NIS 14.4 billion.

Bridges for Peace: The bulwark of Christian support for Israel - opinion

For over half a century, Bridges for Peace volunteers have continued in their founder’s footsteps during times of war, terror and intifada.

 Rev. Peter Fast and Rev. Rebecca Brimmer

How can Israel address rampant food insecurity? - opinion

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

 CHOOSING BETWEEN bread and milk: 47% of Jerusalemites live below the poverty line (Illustrative).

Haredi society is forcing poverty, deprivation on those that want to work - opinion

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

 BNEI BRAK: The thing that is unacceptable is forcing a life of poverty and deprivation upon those who want to work, says the writer.