According to the National Insurance Institute’s 2009 Poverty Report, 1.65 million Israelis live below the poverty line. This number amounts to 23.7% of the population, roughly 1 in 4 people. The number of children living in poverty reached 783,600; amounting to 34% of Israeli children. In addition, the 2008 economic crisis halted what had been a 5 year growth period in Israel. Beyond ongoing advocacy for the most poor and underprivileged sectors of Israeli Society, the Jerusalem Institute of Justice facilitates three national-scale distribution projects each year. This aid is given solely based on the socio-economic status of the recipients, without regard for ethnic or religious affiliation.

All of the aide is distributed through local social/political activists and volunteers throughout Israel. Needless to say, this blessed cooperation is a “win, win, win” situation. Firstly, we are able to fulfill the greatest commandment of loving our neighbors as ourselves by showing compassion to poor and needy families in our nation. Secondly, by doing so, we are able to enhance the public image of the local Judeo-Christian community in Israel by showing our nation that we really care. Thirdly, this is done through cooperation with the leading social/political activists in Israel, which helps us build meaningful relationships that have real value in the pursuit of civil rights, freedom of religion and social justice.

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