Poverty in israel
Millions of Israelis, including 900,000 children, live in poverty, NII report for 2024 shows
Poverty rates remain especially high among Arab and haredi populations, who together account for 65.1% of people in poverty, nearly double their share of the population.
Growing class of 'war poor' Israelis pushed into poverty post-October 7, report warns
Nearly three million Israelis face food insecurity, including one million children, report finds
Nourishing hope: The impact of food nutrition on the working poor
Second-generation refugees in Israel see life as far from perfect
SOCIAL AFFAIRS: While many once saw Israel as a land of hope, many are now turning outwards.
Israelis expected to waste one quarter of all food bought for Passover
According to a recent study conducted by Leket Israel, a total of 250,000 tons of food, valued at NIS 1.9b, is expected to go unused during Passover.
Poverty rates in Israel are among the highest - opinion
Poverty is not predetermined and gaps can be narrowed if we set our minds to it.
Why is poverty in Israel getting worse? - opinion
If a meaningful plan to address food insecurity is not formulated and implemented, it is guaranteed that we will be having this exact same conversation after the release of the next report.
Letters to the Editor January 25, 2023: Morning coffee
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Why does Israel fail to support Holocaust survivors? - opinion
When we learn about the Holocaust and its atrocities, we must remember that there are still survivors today. These individuals are not just historical figures.
More Israelis are poor as gap widens between haves, have-nots
Charitable organizations play a vital role in a country where the cost of living and the gap between rich and poor are large and growing, but experts say a real solution requires government action
Over half a million Israelis live in food insecurity, but GDP is up - survey
A new survey from Israel's National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) found that food insecurity has decreased, but remains a problem.
Mother attempts to sell kidney as last-ditch effort in poverty
Katy Sorsher Smith, a single mother of two who found herself in a dire financial situation, told radio hosts about her since-deleted LinkedIn post offering her kidney for sale.
Colel Chabad: Israel's oldest charity is making bigger impact than ever
The needs of those in Israel changed drastically, especially with the foundation of the state. As a result, Colel Chabad adapted to become what it is today.
