Welfare Ministry
‘Just be you': How Israel can support individuals with disabilities - opinion
Whereas many people view getting out of bed and coming to work as an obligation, for many employees with disabilities, going to work is welcomed and a source of excitement and recognition.
Foster family or residential care system? US study informs Israeli org. on how to care for orphans
The overlooked victims: Israel's vulnerable populations struggle as war diverts needed resources
State will halt funding for at-risk haredi yeshivot with students who don’t draft
Three die in special-needs home in Holon, cause unclear
Overnight between Saturday and Sunday, a number of residents began to feel bad and suffer from diarrhea. One woman passed out and died soon after and two others died.
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.
New economic package passed by gov't as Labor threatens to challenge
The new plan, which calls for gradually raising the minimum wage to NIS 6000 a month by 2025, is being opposed by the Labor party and ministers Omer Bar Lev and Nachman Shai.
New bill to legally define rights, services for disabled citizens
The bill will define the rights of people with disabilities in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
COVID-19: Fourth vaccine shot for immunocompromised approved
The Israeli Teachers' Union is set to protest government's decision to cancel quarantine for schoolchildren.
Apartment opened for domestically violent men seeking treatment
The Welfare Ministry opened the first of four apartments to help violent men get treatment without forcing their victims from their homes.
Welfare Ministry data shows increase in reports of domestic violence
The ministry released its annual data of domestic violence in honor of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
IFCJ, Welfare Ministry provide funds for poor families
Up to $1,500 will be given to individuals and families in need.
NIS 5 million allocated to kids with learning disabilities
The Welfare Ministry cares for a variety of children with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders.
![Group of students raising hands during a lesson in the classroom. [Illustrative]](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/392749 "Group of students raising hands during a lesson in the classroom. [Illustrative]")
New budget will add NIS 1b. to help the poor and the disabled
State budget will provide millions of shekels for survivors of domestic violence, those with disabilities, food security, welfare dormitories, senior citizens, Holocaust survivors, and more.
