Bayit Lepletot, Orthodox Jewish orphanage in Mea Shearim, Jerusalem, Israel.
Bayit Lepletot is a care facility with two locations in Jerusalem, one in Mea Shearim and another called Girls Town Jerusalem. It provides housing, education, and personal support for girls of various ages.
The facility was founded in 1949 to help Jewish girls without families after World War II. Its founder survived the Holocaust himself and created a refuge for refugee children.
The place follows Orthodox Jewish traditions and practices in daily life. Visitors can see how residents learn together, share meals, and maintain their religious observance here.
The facility provides residents with education, extra tutoring, and therapeutic activities. It covers all living expenses so the girls can focus on their development.
The facility has taken in and housed thousands of girls over the decades. This long involvement with so many generations has made it a significant community anchor in the neighborhood.
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