In the Jewish Community and Beyond: We Must Protect Access to Affinity Programs
Rabbi Israel Barouk
February 10, 2020
Category
cost of living
Our Community Relies on Affordable Prescription Care- Let’s Make Sure California Keeps It That Way
Rabbi Israel Barouk
November 21, 2019
The cost of living in Israel: It’s as bad as you thought
Jewish Journal
January 19, 2016
A common complaint among Israelis is that the cost of living in their country is high, higher even than in European or north-American states that might serve as a comparison to Israel.
If you care about California, then you should care about Salinas
Jewish Journal
July 27, 2015
The agricultural superstar\’s high crime and poor health are dark indicators of what the Golden State could become
Zionist Camp Economics 101: Out with the New, In with the Old
Jewish Journal
February 4, 2015
Forget Hezbollah, Hamas, Abbas and Iran: the primary driver in Israel\’s upcoming elections is the high cost of living.
Netanyahu makes cost-of-living promise ahead of Israeli election
Jewish Journal
December 9, 2014
In nearly nine years as Israel\’s prime minister spread over three terms, Benjamin Netanyahu has been a security hawk, promising to do whatever it takes to combat the threat from Palestinian militants or a nuclear-armed Iran.
Israeli workers strike cut short by court
Jewish Journal
November 7, 2011
Israel\’s main labor union ended a brief strike that shut down major sectors of the economy on Monday, following a labor court injunction that limited the action to just four hours.
Israel at a crossroads: Danger or opportunity?
Jewish Journal
August 31, 2011
Israel stands at a crossroads once again, threatened from within by the lack of solidarity and crisis of trust between the Israeli government and the middle class. Israel is also threatened from without by the ‘’Palestinian September’’ as the Palestinians take their case for an independent State to the United Nations.
Netanyahu comments on protests get music remix [VIDEO]
Jewish Journal
August 1, 2011
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has become the latest target of Israeli musician Noy Alooshe and his satirical music videos.
Jewish Poor Fear Stigma of Poverty
Marc Ballon
November 25, 2004
A recent report by The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles found that nearly one in five local Jews, or 104,000 out of 520,000, earns less than $25,000 a year, with 7 percent living beneath the poverty line. Los Angeles\’ high cost of living makes it especially difficult on poor Jews, who often go without health insurance and are reluctant to ask for assistance.
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