The recent article from The Jerusalem Post discusses the challenges of integrating the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) society into the workforce in Israel. The author, Yehudit Miletzky, emphasizes the need for tailored interventions that take into account the differences within the haredi community, such as different ideologies, characteristics, and approaches to education, scholarship, and employment. The article mentions a study that found wage and employment discrepancies between different sub-groups of haredi society, highlighting the need for programs that understand these differences and generate possibilities for integration and high-quality education.
The article specifically identifies the cities of Beit Shemesh and Jerusalem as requiring significant resources to increase haredi employment. These cities have large haredi populations and face unique challenges in terms of employment opportunities. The author argues that a broad-based, uniform national plan is no longer suitable and calls for a plan focused on specific populations, age groups, and regions. This targeted approach would allow for more effective interventions and better outcomes in terms of haredi employment.
The integration of the haredi community into the workforce is an ongoing issue in Israel. The haredi society has traditionally prioritized religious study over secular education and has had limited participation in the labor market. This has led to economic challenges for many haredi families and a need for tailored solutions to address their unique needs and circumstances. The article highlights the importance of understanding the diversity within the haredi community and developing programs that can effectively support their integration into the workforce.
Overall, the article provides valuable insights into the challenges and potential solutions for haredi employment in Israel. It underscores the need for targeted interventions that consider the specific characteristics and circumstances of the haredi community, and calls for a shift away from a broad-based, uniform national plan to a more focused approach that can yield better outcomes in terms of haredi employment. [9f30d604]