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Jerusalem International YMCA

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Jerusalem International YMCA is a YMCA branch in Jerusalem established in the early twentieth century.

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Jerusalem International YMCA
David HaMelekh, Jerusalem Talbiyeh

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David HaMelekh
9410158 Jerusalem, Talbiyeh
Jerusalem District, Israel
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