Arab Orthodox Benevolent Society
The Arab Orthodox Benevolent Society of Beit Jala, Palestine. It is the largest and oldest Orthodox Society in Palestine. It is an Arab Orthodox benevolence society established in 1907 to support the poor and incapacitated people of Beit Jala.

It offers:
Scholarships to high school and university students
Material and financial help to prisoners' families, invalids, and the elderly
Help to people with their medical costs
Sponsorship of scout troupes for boys and girls
Short term courses in English, computer skills, and needlecraft

Beit Jala is near to two other Christian towns, Bethlehem and Beit Sahour. Most of the population of Beit Jala (about 12,000) belong to the Orthodox Church.

See also
 Arab Christians
 Palestinian Christians
 Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem

References

External links
Arab Orthodox Benevolent Society of Beit Jala
Orthodox Peace Fellowship
Arab Orthodox Society of East Jerusalem web site

Eastern Orthodox organizations established in the 20th century
Organizations established in 1907
Charities based in the State of Palestine
1907 establishments in Ottoman Syria
Christian charities
Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem