James 1:27 (NKJV)

Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.

 **statistics reflect 2009 unless otherwise noted

• Jerusalem remains the poorest area, with 32.3% of its residents listed as needy, along with 55% of the children of the nations capital.
• One-third of Israeli children live in poverty-stricken families.
• One fourth of Israel's elderly live in poverty, with barely enough food, heating fuel, and warm clothing to survive.