According to a report released by Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Ashkenazim earn over NIS 1,000 a month more than Sephardim. The report stated that Ashkenazim earn 15.9% more – a salary of NIS 9,449 a month as compared to a Sephardi receiving only NIS 8,165.
According to the report carried by Yisrael Hayom, Ashkenazim are classified as those born to Ashkenazi parents who arrived in Israel prior to 1989, earning 23% more than second generation Sephardim, those born to Sephardi parents who came to Israel prior to 1989. The former earns NIS 12,583 and the latter 10,438 monthly.
The report adds second generation Sephardim improved their living by 27.8% a month and earn on the average NIS 2,273 more than their parents, earning NIS 10,438 as opposed to NIS 8,165. Second generation Ashkenazim show an 18.8% increase in monthly earnings over the first generation Ashkenazim, earning NIS 12,853 as compared to their parents earning NIS 9,449.
The generation of sabras (Israeli born) earn less than their parents who were sabras, actually, 15.5% less – NIS 8,490 as compared to their parents with NINS 10,050.
Undoubtedly much can be added to the report, including level of education and opportunities offered the various groups as well as geographical location in Israel and other factors.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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There are many reasons for this differential and it will take a long time to equalize but a good place to start would be to eliminate the rampant discrimination against sephardeshe boys and girls in admission to school. While some girls may not enter the workforce, more and more will and having equal educational opportunities would be a big factor in longer-term job success.
Ironic that the picture is of Charedi Yidden, whom Chilonim often accuse of not having jobs….
Parnassah comes from Hashem. Obviously, He likes Ashkenazim better.
What rampant discrimination in admission? This article is referring to the general public, not certain charedi institutions.
Huju::: HA, HA