Zion Orphanage
The world's longest-running Jewish orphanage
The world's longest-running Jewish orphanage
Bar Mitzvah Twinning
Forging a lifelong bond.
About Zion Orphanage
Founded in 1899, Zion Orphanage is the world's oldest continuously running Jewish orphanage. We provide more than 200 orphaned, homeless and disadvantaged children and youth, ages 3-22, with the highest standards of a warm, stable environment – driven by our belief in the greatness of every human being.Click here to learn more
For a Zion boy, coming from a disadvantaged family background, there's a risk that his Bar Mitzvah celebration could feel second-rate.
That is why we strive to provide an extraordinary experience that includes the participation of chief rabbis, popular singers, and jugglers.
At this major milestone, when he becomes a full-fledged member of the Jewish community, it is crucial that the boy views himself as ready and able to contribute positively to the Jewish future.
This a great way to add an extra dimension to your child's Bar Mitzvah and learn about tzedakah – caring for the less fortunate. Through our acclaimed Twinning Program, your child is matched with a Zion boy. Together they forge an unforgettable bond between two identities and creating a bridge between Israel and the Diaspora.
boys have adopted this sponsorship as a Bar Mitzvah project – encouraging friends and family to join in this great merit.
And who knows – your "Zion twin" may follow in the footsteps of other Zion alumni now successful professionals, educators, businessmen, mayors and members of Knesset.
The Zion Orphanage is a registered seif 46 tax-deductible charity in Israel and a non-profit recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS under Section 501(c)(3). Donations are tax-deductible in the U.S., Canada, UK and Israel.