Posts Tagged: Poor Jews

Israeli Poverty Is Real — and Must Be Addressed
Israel is a leader in science and technology, which is something that all Israelis should be proud of. The Jewish state is also, however, a...

Being Poor in Jerusalem: Pre-1967 Memories
After I graduated from Cambridge University, I went to study at Mir Yeshiva in Jerusalem. The yeshiva was located in a small industrial quarter, sandwiched between Meah...

Greek Jews Face Economic Hardship, but Maintain Hope
Amid their country's crippling economic crisis, Greek Jews have a safety net. Greece's ongoing economic crisis—plus increased taxes—has virtually halved the Jewish community's income, dropping from...