Friday, March 12, 2010

Getting Chareidim to work


Jewish Chronicle

The large buildings and symmetrical streets in Modiin Illit are a world away from the crowded flats found in other Charedi neighbourhoods in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak. And according to new figures, the environment is directly contributing to a growing enthusiasm for work.

Israel's fast-growing Charedi community is traditionally characterised by low employment, high poverty and dependence on charity and benefits. How to change this has become a perennial question of Israeli politics.[...]

2 comments :

  1. It is a pity that the article does not mention the male employment rate.

    But since most employments are created for women, I suppose that this does only confirm an unfortunate trend in hareidi judaism: Women have to do everything, raise children and provide for the family.

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  2. http://chabad.info/index.php?url=article_en&id=17956

    Tanya Printed in Bangladesh

    In 1978, the Rebbe initiated a campaign that the Tanya should be printed in every country in the world.

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