"The decline in employment among Arabs and haredim is concerning given the well-known challenges these populations face in the labor market," according to a report by the Taub Center.
Do non-working haredi men today truly believe that they are more worthy Torah scholars than were the great sages of the Talmudic and subsequent eras?
Northern ceasefire hints at job market improvement as Israel’s job seekers decline to lowest since war's start.
Lower unemployment print reignites talks about inflationary pressures and the Federal Reserve’s focus on jobs.
The latest low figures also stem from many Israelis still performing army reserve duty and who are not available for civilian employment.
The clock is ticking. Our choices today will shape whether AI becomes humanity’s greatest achievement or, like the golem of Jewish lore, a force that turns on its master.
Pre-October 7, draft exemptions were thought to be a solution to the haredi unemployment rate.
According to manpower survey data from December, the "broad" unemployment rate decreased from around 10% in November to approximately 7.5% in December.
Employers push for a flexible unemployment benefit to retain employees in reduced positions, potentially saving hundreds of millions, but the state's fear of fraudulent claims hinders its adoption.
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