Poverty

Iran’s rial hits historic low: Over 1.5 million rials to a dollar

Essentials such as food, medicine, and clothing have become increasingly unaffordable, while the minimum monthly wage has fallen to roughly $100.

People walk past a sign at a currency exchange as the value of the Iranian Rial drops, in Tehran, Iran, February 9, 2025
People walk past stores as the value of the Iranian Rial drops, in Tehran, Iran, December 30, 2025.

‘Refrigerators are empty’: Iran protests spark civilian cries for regime collapse - interview

 ABOUT 41% of Jerusalem families suffer from poverty, compared to about 20% in the rest of the country.

Growing class of 'war poor' Israelis pushed into poverty post-October 7, report warns

An illustrative image of a teenager with the word "HATE" written on their hand.

A symptom of adult failure: Why 40% of Israeli teens exhibit violent, aggressive behavior - opinion


Nearly three million Israelis face food insecurity, including one million children, report finds

A report from the National Insurance Institute (NII) shows a slight improvement in access to food across Israel, but it also shows that geographical and economic food inequality persist.

'THERE IS such a big supply of food and so many hungry people; the problem is in the distribution and in the method of getting it out there.’

Our communal definition of Jewish security is too limited. We need a wider one - opinion

Jewish security means that every person in our community can live with healthcare, access to a thriving Jewish life, and someone to call when things get hard.

Security guards stand watch in front of a synagogue on Oct. 9, 2023 in Los Angeles.

Strong on defense, weak on welfare: Israel neglects the social front - opinion

The social front has been neglected in Israel during the two years of war.

THE MASAH IM HALEV project: Pitchon Lev goes around different cities across the country and, together with hundreds of volunteers, distributes basics to families who receive support from the organization.

Rabbi Pinto Reveals: Why Do the Rich Spend More Time with Me than the Poor?


NGOs see dramatic increase in financial assistance requests from young people

"The sharp rise we are seeing in the number of aid recipients ahead of Passover is a clear and stark expression of the deepening distress in Israeli society," Pitchon Lev CEO Eli Cohen said.

 IFCJ PRESIDENT Yael Eckstein (center) visits a shelter in Kiryat Shmona. ‘I think it’s a very incorrect assumption to feel or think that we, in the rest of Israel, are not connected to what’s happening there.’

Economic concerns cloud Passover celebrations as cost of living crisis deepens in Israel

Survey reveals Israelis cutting food budgets as household expenses jump NIS 1,644 monthly. Despite personal struggles, 42% still plan to donate holiday meals to those in need.

 People beg on the streets of Jerusalem.

Iran's water crisis at tipping point in threat to Islamic regime's stability

Iran expert Dr. Sharona Mazalian Levi says prolonged water outages, empty reservoirs, and crop failures may be a recipe for social unrest.

 Lake Urmia, a salty lake located in northwestern Iran between the provinces of West Azerbaijan and East Azerbaijan

Asylum-seeking, refugee women in Israel endure higher poverty rates and exploitation - report

The report states that among asylum-seeking and refugee women, the poverty rate is twice that of men, reaching 64% compared to 33% for men.

 SOME OF THE thousands of asylum seekers, mainly from Sudan and Eritrea, who are living in Tel Aviv.

'Know this, Khamenei, this is your end': Iranians slam regime in footage from Tehran to Israel

While aware of consequences if caught, Iranians sent footage to N12 showing mass income inequality and support for Israel.

  A woman walks past a poster showing Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the founder of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

The second social front: The war on poverty is not over - opinion

Let us remain faithful to the spirit of October 8 to preserve our country’s social cohesion and secure our future as a nation.

 Leket's packages for goods.