LIABILITY FOR EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UPON RETIREMENT (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) employee	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Employee severance obligation payments	$ 142,000	$ 96,000	$ 108,000
Severance expense	801,000	945,000	990,000
Contributions	798,000	800,000	857,000
Gain for the period	$ 50,000	$ (3,000)	$ 100,000
Number of benefit eligible employees | employee	0
Contribution to Insurance Companies
Contribution in connection with severance liabilities	$ 922,000
Contribution to Defined Contribution Plans
Contribution in connection with severance liabilities	$ 888,000