My colleagues at Myers-JDC-Brookdale have done some fascinating research into Haredi (Ultra-Orthodox) families in Israel, and the connection to poverty.
These are some of the really interesting bits (ok, it's all interesting)
In 2011, 54% of Haredi families were poor.
The high rate of poverty is very strongly related to low rates of employment.
Poverty rates are also related to low earnings. There's a significant gap in monthly earnings:
Haredi men: 6,600 NIS vs. 11,500 NIS for all men
Haredi women: 5,200 NIS vs. 7,300 NIS for all women
Therefore, education and training are critical to narrowing these wage gaps.
The large numbers of children to support is a further factor contributing to the high rates of poverty
Look at this chart for the difference ....
If you want more information and sources on these findings, message me, or contact my colleagues at Myers-JDC-Brookdale. If you want to receive this blog on a regular basis by email (about twice a week, depending on what else I'm up to), sign up in the top-right box where it says "follow" ...
These are some of the really interesting bits (ok, it's all interesting)
In 2011, 54% of Haredi families were poor.
The high rate of poverty is very strongly related to low rates of employment.
Poverty rates are also related to low earnings. There's a significant gap in monthly earnings:
Haredi men: 6,600 NIS vs. 11,500 NIS for all men
Haredi women: 5,200 NIS vs. 7,300 NIS for all women
Therefore, education and training are critical to narrowing these wage gaps.
The large numbers of children to support is a further factor contributing to the high rates of poverty
Look at this chart for the difference ....
If you want more information and sources on these findings, message me, or contact my colleagues at Myers-JDC-Brookdale. If you want to receive this blog on a regular basis by email (about twice a week, depending on what else I'm up to), sign up in the top-right box where it says "follow" ...
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