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July 31, 2024 9:45 pm at 9:45 pm
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spot on,
to start, see below some numbers from Annual Statistical Report on Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) Society in Israel 2023 by Lee Cahaner Gilad Malach
does not answer our questions directly, but gives some statistics
2023 population – hareidi 1.3 mln (14% of Israel) in yeshiva/kollel 145K in college 17K (3K post-graduate)
poverty rate 34%, 15% for other Jews (OJ)
monthly income per capita 3900 NIS, OJ 7400 NIS
monthly expenditure 3000 NIS, OJ 5200
employed 25-66: men 55% (haredi women and OJ 80-85%)
income from employment: men 10K OJ 19K, women 8K, OJ 12K