Israeli Economy Analyst Amit Segal JAN 15, 2026
When it comes to the ultra-Orthodox question, most of the public focus is on their lack of army service
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Fairness matters. According to a new report there’s just as much imbalance in the economic sphere
Dr. Gilad Cohen-Kovacs of the Israel Democracy Institute found that the ultra-Orthodox community costs the government roughly ₪32 billion [$8.8 billion] a year in direct subsidies and public services.
That translates into an annual burden of about ₪13,000 [$3,600] per non-Haredi family.
The reason isn’t a mystery: large families, low labor participation, and heavy reliance on public welfare.
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