Zion Orphanage, Jewish orphanage in Geula district, Jerusalem, Israel.

Zion Orphanage is a residential facility for children and teenagers in Jerusalem's Geula district. The one-acre grounds include a central courtyard, outdoor play area, gymnasium, library, and small animal zoo serving residents aged 3 to 22.

Founded in 1917 by Rabbi Abraham Yochanan Blumenthal at the initiative of Ottoman Jerusalem governor Munir Bey, the orphanage began in the late World War I famine. It moved in 1918 to the Jewishoff-Hefetz building in the Bukharim neighborhood, and in 1934 opened a building designed for its needs. Thousands of children have passed through it.

Children from different Jewish backgrounds live and study together here, creating a shared community through Hebrew and common practices. Visitors can observe how this mix of traditions shapes daily life in the residence.

The facility operates using a family model where small groups of about 12 children live with young couples serving as residential caregivers. When visiting, be respectful of the residents' privacy and remember this is a working home, not a display space.

This facility hosted the first meeting of the Belzer Rebbe in Jerusalem in 1944 following his escape from Nazi-occupied Europe. The event marked an important moment in the religious life of the Jewish community here.