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High Holidays @ Zion Orphanage
High Holidays @ Zion Orphanage
Promoting emotional and spiritual renewal
The Jewish new year sends a message that every child is deeply loved – and never alone
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Zion Summer Camp
Zion Summer Camp
The highlight of every child’s year!
All year, Zion boys look forward to our energy-packed, two-week summer camp in August.
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This historical photo from 1967 shows Zion boys at the newly-liberated Western Wall in Jerusalem.
For most Zion boys, Hebrew is their only spoken language. Many visitors to our Jerusalem campu...
The Zion boys embody the Jewish teaching that ascribes unique power to an orphan's heartfelt prayer.
Much of the roughly eight billion people in the world are closely following the 2026 Worl...
During the cold winter months, the Zion boys require quality blankets in order to sleep comfortabl...
With the weather warming up in Israel, the Zion boys look forward to field trips throughou...
With the recent record-breaking cold in Israel, the Zion boys are grateful for their new pillow...
​​The Zion boys and girls are thoroughly enjoying summer camp. Fortunately, it is relativel...
Rabbi Reuven Elbaz, a beloved leader of Sephardic Jewry, is a frequent visitor to Zion Orphanage...
Springtime generates feelings of renewal and vitality as expressed by fresh, blossoming flowers...
Our highly-successful "Mishpachtone" family units consist of an energetic young coupl...
Every child loves birthday gifts
Through the generosity of a donor, the Zion boys were recently treated to an elaborate ic...
Every Jewish boy looks forward to his Bar Mitzvah. At Zion Orphanage, we strive to make th...
After a stimulating day at school, this Zion boy enjoys some gymnastics
Although drones have been in the news for their usage as vehicles of destruction, the Zio...
Over 100 years ago, our founder Rabbi A.Y. Blumenthal emphasized confidence-building activitie...
Bamba is an Israeli snack enjoyed by children throughout the world. Made from peanut butter-flavore...
At Zion Orphanage, we encourage a balance of healthy body, mind and soul. Here, some Zion boy...
Zion boys enjoy a trip to northern Israel and Mount Hermon, the country's tallest peak. A cabl...
Snow falls in Jerusalem only once every few years. Here the Zion boys enjoy a good-nature...
Our annual Summer Camp features hiking in the fresh-water streams of the Golan Heights. Th...
As Chanukah approaches, the Zion boys are hard at work designing their custom menorahs. A generou...
One of the most enjoyable activities for Zion boys is making their own Purim costumes. Nothin...
Every day the Zion boys return home from school at 4 p.m., in time for a hot meal and afternoo...
There is nothing like music to light up the soul. At ZO, musical instruments are a powerfu...
On an evening outing, Zion boys enjoy a sculpture located near Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem.
This week here in Israel the weather has been quite warm. Fortunately, summer camp has include...
For the Zion boys, prayer is an opportunity to open their heart and develop their inner world...
When you enter the courtyard of Zion Orphanage, you can hear sounds usually heard only in ...

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Home for Teenage Girls
Home for Teenage Girls
Zion Orphanage accepts a new challenge.
Our new campus in the Jerusalem suburb of Mevaseret Zion is a lifeline – the girls' "second chance" to break free from a cycle of neglect and despair.
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Animal Therapy
Animal Therapy
at Zion's on-campus mini-zoo
Professional therapists help Zion boys heal their childhood trauma - opening new vistas of love and care.
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Nissim @Zion Orphanage
Nissim @Zion Orphanage
Jewish rap star films music video with Zion boys
Nissim Black, inspired by Zion Orphanage, composed the song "Change" about second chances to reach one's potential.
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Down Syndrome School
Down Syndrome School
Maximizing every child’s potential
Zion Orphanage provides precious Jewish children with the physical, emotional and educational needs they so richly deserve.
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Zion Orphanage, founded in 1899 in Jerusalem, is the world's oldest continuously running Jewish orphanage and is a recognized leader in orphan care.

At our campus in central Jerusalem, we provide more than 200 orphaned, homeless and disadvantaged children and youth, ages 3-22, with the warmth and care of a loving family.

We are proud to count some of Israel's brightest and best among our alumni: Knesset members, business leaders, and renowned professionals.

Your gift has everlasting impact, enabling each Zion boy reach his highest potential. Please join us in giving every boy his fair chance.

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