Ein Karim (عين كارم) is a historic mountain village southwest of Jerusalem.
3 facts about Ein Karim:
• Ein Karim translates to “Spring of the Vineyard” in Arabic
• During the Ottoman period, most of the village was waqf land set aside to benefit the Moroccan Muslim community of Jerusalem.
• It is home to several churches, monasteries, and cultural sites, including the Church of the Visitation and the Russian Orthodox Monastery of St. John.
Alternative spellings: Ein Karem, Ain Karem, Ain Karim, ‘Ain Karem