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.[...]
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.[...]
It is a pity that the article does not mention the male employment rate.
ReplyDeleteBut 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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In 1978, the Rebbe initiated a campaign that the Tanya should be printed in every country in the world.