A new economic report from the Organization for Economic
Cooperation and Development (OECD) reveals how difficult life has become for
the working poor of Israel. Unemployment
is a widespread problem that has left many in poverty, but even many of those
who do have jobs are struggling to get by. According to the study, one quarter
of those who are working are “low income”—trying to provide their needs on the
equivalent of about $300 per week. As a result poverty and hunger continue to
grow among the People of Israel.
The
economic hardship in the Jewish State is partly the result of the intense focus
the government must continue on defending against current and future attacks,
and partly the impact of worldwide economic boycotts being promoted by
Palestinian groups and their supporters.
Though the economy of Israel is in better shape than that of many of its
neighbors, there is still a serious problem with providing the social and
humanitarian needs of the people.
Our goal is
to step into this gap and help meet these needs so that we can minister the
Gospel of Yeshua to the Jewish People. Jewish Voice has partnered with more
than two dozen ministries on the ground in Israel who are working on the front
lines to provide urgently needed help to the poor, sick and forgotten.
Truly
this is what Yeshua did as He walked through Israel—reaching out to help those
in need and proclaiming the Good News. Your prayers and financial support make
it possible for us to continue His work in our day.
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