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This coming Sunday evening begins the eight day holiday of Hanukkah, marking the victory o...
Pictured is one of our many family units participating in a lively discussion this evenin...
The weather is still pleasant here in Jerusalem. This week the Zion boys enjoyed skating an...
During these dangerous and uncertain times, the Zion boys have made it a priority to pray fo...
The Zion Choir performs at an event attended by guests and dignitaries. The choir, a sourc...
A family from New York were in Israel celebrating the Bar Mitzvah of two cousins. Wanting t...
Over the last couple of weeks here in Israel there were a number of days when the weather fel...
Following the Zion boys hearing an informative and passionate presentation on the life of th...
The Zion Orphanage campus is undergoing major construction and renovations. Pictured is th...
At a recent ZO Bar Mitzvah event, a popular Israeli singer stopped by to honor the Bar Mitzva...
In honor of Zion boys' birthdays, we strive to provide a memorable experience that include...
Zion Orphanage recently celebrated the publication of a stunning book that chronicles the century-plu...
In the Zion Arts and Crafts program the children are hard at work. With enthusiastic anticipatio...
Following the coat campaign the Zion boys enjoyed a field trip to chilly but beautiful Norther...
Today a generous family from New York treated the Zion kids to an ice cream party. The activit...
The Zion boys in our post high school program enjoyed jeeping throughout the beautiful countrysid...
Around the world, these days of coronavirus have been a time of introspection and taking stock...
The Zion Orphanage course teaching the boys how to computer create and reproduce their creativ...
The Zion boys in our post high school age program are receiving courses on first-aid from Unite...
One of the older Zion boys practices keyboards during the afternoon break.
Following a plentiful winter season, throughout the summer many of the millions of visitor...
Fundamental for rehabilitation is to replicate a family environment, as much as possible. Picture...
An excellent analogy to describe the process we strive to achieve with every Zion child i...
As Chanukah approaches, the Zion boys are hard at work designing their custom menorahs. A generou...
Over the past few months some of the Zion boys have been recording music in the on-campus studio...
This past Tuesday, November 30th, Israeli Parliament (Knesset) minister David Azulay passe...
As the Zion boys reach the age when it is time to leave Zion Orphanage our music program repeatedl...
For most Zion boys, Hebrew is their only spoken language. Many visitors to our Jerusalem campu...
Zion Orphanage, since 1899, has been providing a secure and nurturing home for Jewish childre...
For many people it is a bit too cold here in the Israeli Mediterranean Sea for a good swi...
During a field trip the Zion boys were treated to some unexpected entertainment. One of ou...
Today, the 17th day of Kislev, marks the yahrzeit of Rabbi Blumenthal who founded Zion Orphanag...
​This year's Zion Orphanage annual festive Hannukah party celebrated the Bar Mitzvah of fiv...
The Zion boys were treated to a lively performance from a popular local entertainer and teacher...
Last Thursday families from New York in Israel to celebrate the Bar Mitzvah of three of thei...
You could feel the energy in the air during a recent fun-filled evening of group competitions...
One highlight of ZO's annual Summer Camp is rafting down the Jordan River, north of the Se...
The Zion Orphanage campus was buzzing with excitement this week when Jewish rap star Nissi...
During a recent amusement park visit, the Zion boys enjoyed an array of outdoor activitie...
​Pictured is one of our many family units enjoying lunch together. As much as possibl...
Wanting to provide the Zion children and youth with a joyful experience, a very generous famil...
The youngest Zion boys (ages 8-14) enjoyed an exciting day of adventure. They began with som...
Through the generosity of a donor, the Zion boys were recently treated to an elaborate ic...
This newly on the market Hanukkah gift mini-drone was presented to each Zion boy. It was especiall...
The Talmud (Ketubot 111b) says: "Better than providing the physical nourishment of milk...
This week Israel experienced the first rain of the winter season. It still remains warm enough...
Zion Orphanage offers the boys numerous therapies including play therapy, occupational therapy...
​Sunday night marks the beginning of the festival called Shavuot (literally "weeks'')...
With the weather warming up in Israel, the Zion boys look forward to field trips throughou...
During this cooking class the Zion boys learned how to make caramel coated apples.
The youngest group of Zion boys thoroughly enjoyed a show about Purim performed by Israel...
This week, we are turning to you, our most dedicated supporters. Zion Orphanage recently receive...
This past Thursday evening, the third candle lighting of Chanukah, six Zion boys celebrate...
One of our many family units is enjoying breakfast as they prepare to go to school.
A century ago at Zion Orphanage, it was common to have 10 or more boys in one room. Today...
A Zion boy prepares to begin a soccer match with some friends on our campus rooftop soccer field.
The Zion boys thoroughly enjoyed a full day at the incredible amusement park in Yarka, a Druz...
Through martial arts, Zion boys discover the value of perseverance, goal-setting, creativity...
The Zion boys are completing their arts and crafts project in anticipation of the festive holida...
With war an unfortunate part of Israel's history, abandoned tanks, planes and halftracks do...
All the children, youth and staff of Zion Orphanage wish you greater and greater levels o...
This week another Zion boy enjoyed his festive Bar Mitzvah celebration on our campus.
Help Zion Orphanage boys through these difficult times Across the globe, we are all feelin...
Some Zion boys relaxing on a bench in our campus courtyard.
As part of the new agriculture program the Zion high school age boys build their own on-campu...
Boys from our Zion Band and Choir recently spent many hours in a professional recording studi...
In the background of this smiling Zion boy is a carpet mural of the Zion Orphanage building.
During these trying times, having a friend to speak with, to share thoughts and feelings wit...
A Zion boy enjoying a card game on one of the tens of computers in use on campus.
Springtime generates feelings of renewal and vitality as expressed by fresh, blossoming flowers...
On Tuesday morning senior members of Jerusalem's municipality, including the Supervisor o...
Pictured are two Zion Orphanage Bar Mitzvah boys visiting the towering Torah scholar of ou...
Although it's now been a couple of weeks since the day on which Jerusalem became a winter wonderland...
With deep feelings of gratitude, the Zion boys are able to reap the benefits of living in th...
Rosh Hashana, also known as The Day Of Judgement according to Jewish tradition, is over. Still...
All of the Zion Orphanage kids wish you an enjoyable and enlightened Hanukah. The firs...
One of the Zion boys spends some time relaxing in his family unit before going to sleep fo...
Play therapy helps identify unresolved emotional issues that could delay a child's self-development...
Our older Zion boys enjoy weekly cooking classes as they work towards achieving self-sufficiency. 
Blossoming photographers in our Zion photography program are captured during practice on campus.
Rabbi Reuven Elbaz, a beloved leader of Sephardic Jewry, is a frequent visitor to Zion Orphanage...
Prior to enjoying a festive Bar Mitzvah celebration in the evening, the Zion Bar Mitzvah boy...
The Zion Orphanage kids wish you a happy and healthy Rosh Hashana, New Year!
Our highly-successful "Mishpachtone" family units consist of an energetic young coupl...
This Saturday night, the holiday Shavuot, more than 100 Zion boys will remain awake throughou...
Zion Orphanage is larger than ever before, today made of many different groups of childre...
One of the Zion boys practicing his balancing skills.
The Zion boys are enjoying a bonfire and BBQ on the festive day in the Jewish calendar know...
The Zion boys wish you an enlightened and joyous Hanukkah.
After a stimulating day at school, this Zion boy enjoys some gymnastics
Earlier this week our celebration of four Zion Bar Mitzvah boys was a delight, enjoyed by all.
There is nothing like music to light up the soul. At ZO, musical instruments are a powerfu...
Last night Zion Orphanage celebrated the Bar Mitzvah of three boys under the stars in the larg...
The Zion boys thoroughly enjoyed a highly competitive afternoon go karting.
Featured this week is the newly-built on-campus Zion recording studio. The Zion boys i...
An exceptionally artistic Zion boy shares his latest works of art in anticipation of the upcomin...
Shana Tova!
Our Big Brother program is a crucial component of the Zion boys' development. With all th...
This coming Sunday, July 7th in the early evening, there will be an exceptionally festive Ba...
Every child loves birthday gifts
One of the Zion Orphanage boys prepares for an exciting early evening game of soccer on ou...
The Zion boys enjoying the traditional bonfire lit on the 33rd day of the counter of the ome...
Our annual Summer Camp features hiking in the fresh-water streams of the Golan Heights. Th...
Zion boys in our arts and crafts program are hard at work preparing their projects for th...
Over the past three months there has been some major building taking place on the Zion campus...
​Although wood carving has never officially been part of our arts and crafts program, occasionall...
With the recent record-breaking cold in Israel, the Zion boys are grateful for their new pillow...
For the Zion boys, prayer is an opportunity to open their heart and develop their inner world...
For the vast majority of boys entering Zion Orphanage, their biggest challenge is strugglin...
Following summer camps and trips, in order to provide something special for the new schoo...
Enjoying a quiet moment in a Zion Orphanage family unit.
It was quite a festive and energy-filled evening during the Bar Mitzvah celebration of ou...
This week we are featuring our successful cooking and baking course. Pictured are some Zio...
A Zion boy, whose beautiful voice was discovered by our choir instructor, is seen here singin...
One of the most enjoyable activities for Zion boys is making their own Purim costumes. Nothin...
Following an exceptional rainy winter the rivers and steams in Northern Israel are flowin...
During one of the the recent Hanukah parties the Zion boys danced with all of their energy.
During a recent trip to Northern Israel's Golan Heights the Zion boys were able to enjoy th...
The Zion boys are always excited about this time of year in the Jewish calendar. During th...
Purim is the holiday marking a complete reversal of a decree for annihilation to survival an...
The Zion boys have been taught that Yom Kippur, along with the holiday's physical deprivatio...
In exciting anticipation of the exceptionally festive Purim, the Zion boys are preparing custo...
The Zion boys must keep busy throughout the course of each day. During these cold and rain...
This year's Log B'Omer celebration begins this Saturday evening when the traditional bonfire...
During the past month Israel has been enjoying much needed rain. One of the many benefits i...
Every Jewish boy looks forward to his Bar Mitzvah. At Zion Orphanage, we strive to make th...
Zion Orphanage founder Rabbi Blumenthal was a master at empowering children with self confidenc...
Often, a child arriving at Zion Orphanage is in survival mode. For many, the act of carin...
The Zion Orphanage kids enjoying "Lag B'Omer", the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer.
Nissim Black films music video at Zion Orphanage Unique Sponsorship Opportunity
Pictured is one of the Zion boys practicing a move he learned in our martial arts program.
The Zion Orphanage campus library provides each boy quiet time to look through an array o...
Major dental-orthodontic work is crucial to fulfilling the Zion Orphanage pledge: to give eac...
Arts and crafts is one of the many extra-curricular activities enjoyed by the Zion boys. Beside...
With Chanukah speedily approaching, the Zion boys are hard at work in their arts and craft...
Every day the Zion boys return home from school at 4 p.m., in time for a hot meal and afternoo...
A decades old custom during Chanukah in Zion Orphanage has been to celebrate the Bar MItzva...
This week the Zion boys enjoyed an amazing day at Israels unique Yamit 2000 water park. Yami...
​A group of Zion boys enjoyed bowling in a local Jerusalem bowling alley.
Different forms of exercise the Zion boys enjoy include soccer on our rooftop arena, assorte...
The Zion boys really enjoyed a visit to an Israeli Army base. Besides trying on equipment an...
Yesterday evening the Zion kids were joined by a generous family from New York in Israel t...
​As Rosh Hashanah approaches, the 300 Zion Orphanage children and youth, along with our entir...
Last night the Zion boys were treated to playing with the popular Japanese toy LaQ. Teachin...
For those with talent and the opportunity to learn, there is nothing like producing your ow...
The Zion boys enjoyed the magic of the well known Israeli magician, Shimi Luzini.
During these past many days, Israel has been experiencing quite warm temperatures. Thoroughl...
Some of the Zion boys pose for a picture from the campus playground which was donated by th...
Zion boys enjoy a trip to northern Israel and Mount Hermon, the country's tallest peak. A cabl...
Thank you to all who responded generously to our recent postal Passover mailing highlightin...
During this week's cooking course the Zion boys enjoyed making their own tasty caramel coate...
A couple of Zion boys enjoying an engaging game of chess
One of the Zion boys enjoying woodcarving in our arts and crafts program.
All of the children and staff at Zion Orphanage want to take this opportunity to thank yo...
A couple of Zion boys are enjoying the art of finger painting.
Now that the beautiful springtime weather in Israel has arrived the Zion boys are wasting n...
Along with the many new obligations of a Bar Mitzvah boy is wearing tefillin. The mitzvah o...
A few days ago three more Zion Orphanage kids celebrated their Bar Mitzvah. During th...
During a recent visit to a local park one of the Zion boys wanted to enjoy the comport of wearin...
This evening marks the beginning of the month of Adar (on the zodiac it is Pisces, meanin...
During this cooking class the Zion boys learned how to make caramel coated apples.
This week one of the Zion boys reached his milestone 13th birthday when a Jewish boy celebrate...
Wishing you a very happy and meaningful Pesach, the festival of freedom from bondage, fro...
A Zion Orphanage martial arts student practicing in the city what he has learned in our Kra...
Fish tanks are strategically placed on the Zion Orphanage campuses. Observing and caring fo...
The Zion boys enjoy an array of computer activities including games, graphics and typing documents...
With seemingly boundless energy, Zion boys love to explore and play on our one-acre campu...
This past Saturday evening generous supporters from Brooklyn, New York, treated the Zion kid...
In anticipation of an intensive workout in our martial arts program, the Zion boys routinel...
Along with skateboarding, ping pong, swimming and team sports, martial arts is one of the physica...
​This week here in Israel feelings of springtime are in the air, a wonderful time for enjoyin...
Students of our photography course enjoyed a trip to the forest on the outskirts of Jerusalem...
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is now behind us. Pictured are Zion boys in our arts and craft...
​​During our arts and crafts course the Zion boys designed their mini-huts, known as sukkot...
Pictured are some Zion boys performing during the annual Purim play. The Zion Orphanage childre...
The Zion boys are full of healthy energy. Summer or winter, day or night, our new rooftop Sport...
In our gardening program, growth takes many forms. Caring for this aloe vera plant, known fo...
Thanks to the generosity of supporters from Kew Gardens Hills, New York, who twinned thei...
When you enter the courtyard of Zion Orphanage, you can hear sounds usually heard only in ...
​With thousands of Israeli children displaced from their homes due to the war, Zion Orphanag...
The Zion kids love swimming. Besides the great fun involved, learning how to manage in wate...
Interesting enough, even during the colder days of winter most of the Zion children enjoy playin...
All the Zion children, youth and young adults ranging from ages 3-22 wish you a happy and meaningfu...
For many of our high school age Zion boys, the successful photography is helping them discove...
All of the more than 200 Zion children and youth wish you a Shana Tova, a new year full o...
Zion boys enjoying a game of soccer on our campus rooftop sports arena. Through these activities...
Mr. Amram Sudri was in Zion Orphanage/Blumenthals as a child over 70 years ago. Amram'...
The Zion boys are eagerly awaiting the eight day festival of lights called Hanukkah which wil...
In the days leading up to Purim, the Zion boys enjoy making their own masks. The process begin...
This week Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon and staff visited the Zion Orphanage campus in order t...
The Western Wall, a remnant of the Temple destroyed 2000 years ago, was liberated from th...
Our animal assisted therapy program includes regular visits to our campus by a dog therapist.
The Zion boys look forward to our annual chess and checkers tournament. Among the many benefit...
The Zion boys enjoyed an afternoon at the beautifully organized and diverse Jerusalem Biblical Zoo.
This week two Zion boys enjoyed their exceptionally extravagant Bar Mitzvah celebrations. Thi...
A group of the oldest Zion boys just returned from spending a week in the European cities o...
A special springtime treat is an outing to the local amusement park. Here, the Zion boys gai...
On Tuesday evening Israel Chief Rabbi Yitzchok Yosef graced our latest festive Bar Mitzva...
With lots of energy needing an outlet, the Zion boys are using creative ways to exercise. I...
Taken over 50 years, this picture shows a number of Zion Bar Mitzvah boys visiting the Wester...
On an evening outing, Zion boys enjoy a sculpture located near Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem.
A Zion Orphanage tradition is to have numerous special activities the week of Purim, this yea...
All the children and staff of Zion Orphanage wish you a very happy and enlightening eight day...
This week some of the Zion high school age boys began a course in designing and printing thre...
Zion boys taking a short break between some afternoon extra-curricular activities such as art...
Nachman Porat, the outstanding drumming instructor in Zion Orphanage, performs professionall...
This week the Zion boys were ecstatic over the story and gifts each one received. An organizatio...
The Zion boys enjoyed driving and competing against one another at a local go karting track.
The Zion boys are very grateful for having received new outfits for the coming festive holida...
This weeks picture features a collage of the Zion boys preparing Middle Eastern dishes durin...
Following two weeks of fairly consecutive cold and rainy days here in Israel, the latter par...
The high school age Zion boys enjoy a photography course. Over the past corona year outing...
Zion boys enjoy a camel ride in the Negev desert.
Pictured are the Zion boys enjoying a model Pesach seder in preparation of the exciting firs...
All of the Zion boys wish you a happy and festive holiday of Shavuot, along with prayers fo...
Featured this week is Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon, now in his second term as mayor, visitin...
​Thursday night marks the beginning of the festival called Shavuot (literally "weeks'')...
The Zion special education high school age program enjoyed a two-day trip in beautiful Norther...
At Zion Orphanage, we emphasize our Jewish heritage as the "People of the Book."...
A Zion boy enjoying our arts and crafts program.
Last week's Bar Mitzvah celebration was graced by Moshe Abutbul who grew up in Zion Orphanage...
The Zion Orphanage kids are wishing you an amazingly uplifting, enlightening and pleasurabl...
During this time of war here in Israel, the Zion boys are being treated to all sorts of specia...
The Zion Orphanage children and staff would like to take this special opportunity to wish yo...
Computer skills are an essential part of today's education. Our dual-faceted course provide...
Jerusalem's more than 80 year old Biblical Zoo, today, is a major attraction for tens of thousand...
This winter Israel has been benefiting from an abundance of rainfall. Along with the rain...
Do you remember as a child creating bubbles from soap? The kids of today enjoy lots of activitie...
​This week the Zion boys thoroughly enjoyed a trip to beautiful Northern Israel which include...
The emergency renovation campaign has reached 35% of the goal in three weeks. THANK YOU! Th...
The Zion Orphanage boys and staff want to take this opportunity in advance to wish you an exceptionall...
Once a week a select group of Zion boys enjoy some activities with a dog therapist and hi...
The Zion boys are hard at work preparing their custom-make Purim masks in preparation for nex...
Pictured are some Zion boys visiting the Kotel (Western Wall), a mere 15 minute walk from ou...
Close to two weeks ago the Zion boys returned to school outside of the campus during the mornin...
Yesterday evening the Zion Orphanage shared in celebrating the dedication of our campus mini-zoo...
Our annual Hanukkah party included an exceptionally festive Bar Mitzvah celebration. Amon...
Four cousins from New York came to Israel with their families for their Bar Mitzvahs. Thank...
Our high school age Zion boys returned home at 12:30 am after spending the day in the Israe...
During the cold winter months, the Zion boys require quality blankets in order to sleep comfortabl...
A couple of Zion boys enjoying a lively arts and crafts class on campus.
A few Zion boys were treated on Thursday to a delicious dinner at a local restaurant here i...
Zion Orphanage is known for the innovative "family unit," where a young, energeti...
Unrelated to our weekly picture but news, nonetheless, this past Monday here in Jerusalem w...
In less than three weeks will be the holiday of Rosh Hashanah. The custom is to blow the shofa...
This week Israel has been experiencing lots of cold weather and rain. During such times i...
What has now become an annual winter excursion, this week the Zion boys visited the Hamat Gade...
The Zion boys recently enjoyed delicious ice cream cones at a local favorite ice cream store...
Certainly a key to succeed in life is to keep busy with productive actions and thoughts. Whe...
This week the Zion boys are enjoying the newly installed cushioned playground floor thank...
Still, all the Zion boys remain on campus throughout the day, even though restrictions in Israe...
Just like most children living in a safe environment are often discovering new abilities, thi...
A cold spell has hit Jerusalem and a number of Zion boys lack warm winter coats. Each coa...
During the recent open house for our post high school age kids, some of the Zion boys acte...
One of our many house mothers prepares a delicious birthday cake for one of the Zion boys
With five weeks left before the festive holiday of Purim the Zion boys are beginning the nex...
As the Zion boys are doing their final costume shopping they are gearing up for one of th...
One of the Zion boys proudly shows a member of staff his nicely developing cactus plant.
Our ZO photography course provides new perspectives and appreciation for the world around them...
This coming Sunday marks the 55th yahrzeit of Rabbi Avraham Yochanan Blumenthal, the founde...
Every child cherishes the experience of riding a new bicycle, especially when it's "hi...
In anticipation of the festive holiday of Succot, the Zion boys are busy with an arts and craft...
As soon as you enter the main building on the Zion Orphanage campus here in Jerusalem you wil...
This picture was taken during the videoing on campus of Nissim Black's feature song, "Change"...
Zion Orphanage is located in downtown Jerusalem on one acre of land. In the central courtyar...
In anticipation of an upcoming performance, members of the Zion Choir practice their choreographi...
The releasing of the new video this week has created a buzz on the Zion Orphanage campus. Th...
One of our Zion Martial Arts students provides a glimpse of what he is learning.
Although it is advised to feed your body warm foods during these cold winter days, ice crea...
Rehabilitating and nurturing each Zion boy and girl towards a life of independance and productivit...
Our recent Summer Camp featured the exotic and exciting adventure of rappelling. Here, a professiona...
During this past winter the Zion Orphanage campus received a uniquely designed water and ai...
Resulting from quite a nice winter of rain in Israel, Northern Israel is a popular destinatio...
During this quite a warm week here in Israel the Zion kids especially enjoyed the new ice makin...
This week 50 of the Zion boys ages 18-22 are visiting Romania, returning on Friday. Beside...
As the festive holiday of Passover approaches, many of the Zion kids are placing their fina...
During their three day solidarity mission in Israel this week, an exceptionally generous grou...
​Featured this week is the valuable strategy of "thinking out of the box" whe...
Life goes on in Zion Orphanage. Extreme care is being taken to follow Health Ministry guideline...
This week both the Zion Boys Choir (pictured) and the Zion Band performed before hundreds o...
Following the festive holiday of Pesach there is a renewed feeling of summer is in the air...
A group of Zion boys and their house father (av biyet) take advantage of the excellent weathe...
Many of the Zion boys who visited Poland related that the most emotionally impactful experienc...
The Zion boys enjoyed a full day in the beautiful and quiet Northern beginning at 5:00 in th...
Following the tragic four years of World War 1 (WWl), in the year 1919 the home for the homeles...
Bamba is an Israeli snack enjoyed by children throughout the world. Made from peanut butter-flavore...
Photography is one of the most popular activities at Zion Orphanage. Here, one Zion boy take...
​Nine years ago the Airley Family from Beit Shemesh, a large and fast growing city roughl...
Zion Orphanage prides itself on creating a sense of family and caring among the boys. Picture...
Holding on takes balance and courage. Letting go takes trust. At Zion Orphanage, every rid...
Winter has arrived here in Israel. Wednesday's dinner included a delicious hot bowl of vegetabl...
Featured this week is a Zion boy posing in front of one of the many decorations on campus...
A Zion photography course student captured the beginnings of a cucumber grown in our agricultur...
Stored in our archives, this document (whatever remains of it) shows that The Zion War Orphanag...
During a field trip the Zion boys were treated to some unexpected entertainment. One of ou...
As Pesach speedily approaches, the Zion Orphanage children, youth and staff wish you a joyou...
The Zion boys having some creative in-house balloon fun.
Featured this week is one of our Zion boys learning to edit music recorded in our newly complete...
Prior to summer vacation the Zion kids enjoyed an evening of entertainment featuring a sho...
​This Saturday night marks the beginning of the festival called Shavuot (literally "weeks'')...
Over 100 years ago, our founder Rabbi A.Y. Blumenthal emphasized confidence-building activitie...
At Zion Orphanage, we encourage a balance of healthy body, mind and soul. Here, some Zion boy...
The Zion boys love their campus rooftop activities playing field. These colder winter day...
This historical photo from 1967 shows Zion boys at the newly-liberated Western Wall in Jerusalem.
Teaching self-sufficiency is a constant objective in our work with the Zion boys. We recentl...
Snow falls in Jerusalem only once every few years. Here the Zion boys enjoy a good-nature...
Zion Orphanage was abuzz this week with a visit by popular rap artist (and observant Jew) Nissi...
With daytime temperatures here in Jerusalem hovering around 90°F (23°C) throughout the wee...
All sorts of interesting indoor activities are keeping the Zion boys busy during these challengin...
Today there are 180 children and youth ages 8-22 living 24/7 in Zion Orphanage. Last week th...
As these Zion boys wind up their day they are relaxing and enjoying each other's company i...
Leor Stern is our master Kung Fu (Chinese martial arts) instructor. Unlike Krav Maga (Israel...
Fundamental to the rehabilitation process of each Zion Orphanage child, youth and young adult...
A new photography course on the Zion campus began a few weeks ago. It is providing the boy...
The entire Zion Orphanage Family wishes you a happy and luminating eight days of the festiva...
Some Zion boys stopping off at a sand-filled playground on their way to the beach on the Mediterranea...
Featured this week is a group of Zion boys preparing for an intense round of martial arts b...
Pictured is one of the Zion boys enjoying our annual festive Lag B'Omer bonfire
A couple of Zion boys are captured enjoying chess. This competitive game, according to historians...
At ZO, one of the many fun, experiential activities is cooking and baking. An effective wa...
​Major building and renovations continue on our main campus. Although there is lots of nois...
During lunch break on our main campus you will often find some Zion boys with cameras roamin...
One of the Zion boys enjoying a newly painted campus wall mural.
​During the morning and early afternoon hours all of the children residing in our many famil...
Posing with a rabbit from our animal-assisted therapy mini zoo, with the main campus courtyar...
The Zion boys put on a beautiful performance during an open house evening for family and friend...
Zion Orphanage recently opened a new program, custom designed for high functioning high schoo...
Now that we are in the month of Adar during which the festive holiday of Purim occurs, th...
Our post-high school age boys (ages 18-22) enjoyed flying abroad for a five day visit to Georgia...

Videos

SLIDESHOW: HISTORY OF ZION ORPHANAGE

Experience life in Jerusalem since 1899 through the lens of Zion Orphanage.

The framed picture above the bed displays the name of this Zion boy's sponsor.
A Bar Mitzvah celebration of one of the Zion boys. Founder of the orphanage, Rabbi A.Y. Blumenthal...
Rabbi A.Y. Blumenthal in his younger and older years.
Zion Orphanage dining room in the 1930s.
Two Zion boys heading off to school. Also pictured is an orphan as he arrived at the Orphanage.
Zion Orphanage living quarters in the 1930s.
Zion boys listening to a guest speaker on campus.
Orphans entering Zion Orphanage.
Yehudayoff House, on Ezra Street.
Zion Orphanage boys in the 1920s.
Orphans arrive in their native clothes. Also pictured is a Zion boy heading off to school.
The Zion boys learning farming and agriculture in Motza, a town near Jerusalem.
Inside Yehudayoff House. Note the artistic renderings on the walls.
Chief Rabbi A. I. Kook speaking at a Zion boy's Bar Mitzvah.
The infirmary in Yehudayoff House.
Celebrating the completion of the writing of a Torah scroll.
Letter of recomendation for Zion Orphanage by Rabbi Isaac Herzog, Chief Rabbi of pre-Stat...
Zion Orphanage children in the courtyard.
Constuction of the present location of Zion Orphanage, completed in 1960. The campus sits o...
A group of Zion boys during the warm summer days in Jerusalem.
The funeral of Rabbi A.Y. Blumenthal, on the corner of Yechezkel and Hoshea Streets (now calle...
Zion boys come from various descents -- Sephardi (left) and Ashkenazi (right).
A Zion boy in the 1970s praying at the Western Wall on the day of his Bar Mitzvah.
Two Zion boys celebrate their Bar Mitzvah.
A Zion boy mails a letter he prepared himself.
Rabbi Eliezer Rakovsky, director of Zion Orphanage after the passing of his grandfather, Rabb...
Zion boys walking to the Western Wall to celebrate their Bar Mitzvah.
Purim in Zion Orphanage, 1970s.
Enjoying a relaxing moment at Zion Orphanage.
Zion boys with their surrogate father, Rabbi Rakovsky who directed Zion Orphanage from 1967-1997.
Chief Rabbi Ovadia Yosef on one of his many visits to Zion Orphanage for a Bar Mitzvah celebration...

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Zion Orphanage provides orphaned and underprivileged boys with a second chance. Our thousands of graduates include Knesset members, business leaders, and renowned professionals.

Our ability to rehabilitate these boys depends on your generous help. Your gift will have an everlasting impact, enabling each Zion boy reach his highest potential.
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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.