St. Vincent-Ein Kerem

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Saint Vincent-Ein Kerem is a home for physically and mentally handicapped children in Israel.

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Saint Vincent was founded in 1954 at Ein Kerem, on the edge of Jerusalem. It is a non-profit enterprise operated by the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul. The home cares for disabled children with the help of volunteers from around the world.

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