The Beit Yaacov Synagogue is an Orthodox Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in Makati, in Metro Manila, The Philippines.
| Beit Yaacov Synagogue | |
|---|---|
.jpg) The synagogue in 2012 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
| Rite | Nusach Sefard |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Synagogue |
| Ownership | Jewish Association of the Philippines |
| Leadership | Rabbi Jonathan Goldschmidt |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Makati, Metro Manila |
| Country | Philippines |
  Location of the synagogue in Metro Manila | |
| Geographic coordinates | 14°33′40″N 121°01′28″E / 14.56123°N 121.02436°E |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 1982 (as a congregation) |
| Completed | 1982 |
History
editThe synagogue replaced Temple Emil, destroyed in 1945. After World War II, the congregation re-established itself at the Taft Avenue location. With the help of prominent Jewish families in the Philippines and the US Army, the synagogue was rebuilt and renamed as Beit Yaakov.[2] In 1982, the synagogue was moved from Taft Avenue to its current location in Makati.[3] The congregation is administered by the Jewish Association of the Philippines and worships in the Sephardic rite.
The synagogue offers Bnei mitzvot classes for children, along with classes for children who wish to learn Hebrew and Torah. The synagogue also features the largest Jewish library in Southeast Asia. [4]
It is one of two synagogues in Metro Manila, including a Chabad synagogue.[5]
Gallery
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Interior of the synagogue
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See also
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References
edit- ^ "Our Rabbi". Jewish Association of the Philippines. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ Saunders, Lee (March 20, 2023). "The Philippines: A small Jewish community with a giant heart - opinion". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ Cabato, Regine (October 9, 2018). "Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, and Sikhism: Manila's minority religions". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on May 4, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "About Us". Jewish Association of the Philippines. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ Soriano, Nicole (June 10, 2019). "How Jews secretly found a home in the Philippines". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on May 4, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
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