poverty in israel

Jerusalem Day is an opportunity to reflect on our capital’s past, take stock of its present and plan for its future.

There are close to 10,000 Holocaust survivors living in Jerusalem. Do they go hungry? If so, who is responsible for that shameful situation?

Unlike the US or Canada, where there is abundant affordable property for rentals, Israel is overcrowded and expensive. Over the last 15 years, the price of homes in Israel went up by 8% annually.

Hebron's Takiat Ibrahim soup kitchen provides a lifeline to struggling Palestinians, serving thousands of people daily during Ramadan and throughout the year.

A third of Holocaust survivors in Israel live under the poverty line, according to the Foundation for the Welfare of Holocaust Victims.

There are currently about 150,000 Holocaust survivors living in Israel, and about 50 die every day.

SOCIAL AFFAIRS: While many once saw Israel as a land of hope, many are now turning outwards.

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 is not predetermined and gaps can be narrowed if we set our minds to it.

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.