Fertility Rate

Demographic optimism IN, demographic pessimism OUT

The growth of Jewish fertility reflects a high level of patriotism, optimism, attachment to roots and more. Op-ed.

Economist: 'Having too many children endangers Israeli society'

'The patriotic thing to do in our days is to have two children, and no more,' economist Prof. Manuel Trajtenberg says.

From Holocaust to Procreation - Let these Dry Bones live!

Demographically, the people of Israel have not yet recovered from the death blow inflicted upon them by the Nazi tyrant in the Holocaust

'You can have a developed country or lots of kids - not both'

Economist laments high birthrate, calls on government to cut subsidies for large families and the haredi sector.

Demographic Shift:

Israeli Jewish fertility rate tops Arab rate, hits 45-year high

Jewish fertility rate continues to rise as Muslim rate declines, Palestinian Authority fertility rate falls to parity with Israel's.

Education rising, poverty dropping among haredim

New report shows startling new trends in the haredi community. Poverty and fertility rate dropping, more haredim getting university degrees.