MK Michael Malchieli and others are involved in Kimcha D’pischa, and he reported on Monday morning 3 Nissan, the state-funding for the project, NIS 18 million, has yet to be released. Malchieli told Kol Chai Radio’s Betzalel Kahn Monday morning that despite the growing need for assistance and the increased cost of products, the government continues lagging in releasing sufficient funds to assist.

Michaeli stated that without a doubt, the large organization waiting for the money, will not see the funding before Pesach.

He lamented the sum, which he explains permits for about NIS 30 a person. He stresses this is not a chareidi operation, but an operation assisting Jews in Israel from all walks of life, permitting them the minimum basics to celebrate Pesach.

However, over the recent years, the government budget for kimcha D’pischa has decreased and religious lawmakers continue battling for a more serious budget to assist the growing number of people who require resistance before Pesach.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)