Poverty

'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.

18/12/2024

Israel is losing the war on poverty

The war on poverty is just as existential for hundreds of thousands of families struggling with it. As of now, however, in this area, the outcome appears to be absolute loss.

By ERAN WEINTROB
18/12/2024

Nearly 30% of Israelis, over 600,000 children living in poverty

The emotional state of children of aid recipients was also more significantly impacted by the war.

17/12/2024

The war is not an excuse to neglect the fight against poverty

Security challenges require us to unite as a society, but they must not become an excuse to neglect the state’s basic duty toward its citizens.

By BECKY COHEN-KESHET
01/12/2024
 Palestinians receive food packages from the World Food Program (WFP) of the United Nations

'Liberating Gaza': A path forward to save Gazan Palestinians from poverty

At a time of uncertainty about how the Gaza conflict can be brought to a satisfactory conclusion, Liberating Gaza offers a clear path forward. This is indeed a book for the times.

'I am suffering deep down': Myanmar's poor travel to India to sell their organs

For a little over $3,000, Myanmar's poor are selling their organs.

31/08/2024
Beersheba’s Hagar bilingual school

Language development gaps widening among young Israeli children due to gov’t errors, lack of equity

Ensuring access to quality educational and healthcare frameworks for every child, regardless of their socioeconomic status, will provide an equal starting point, benefiting the children and society.

IFCJ partners with Leket to combat food insecurity in Israel

IFCJ donated $42,247, to make the project possible, which funded the purchase of the truck as well as additional support related to adapting the vehicle for food distribution.

Just under 20% of American-Jewish households struggling to make ends meet

One in five American Jews struggle to make ends meet, but many also struggle to believe they will be able to retire.

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