Adar II/Nissan 5771 April 2011 Volume 3/ Number 4 Parashat April 2 Tazria April 9 Metzora April 16 Acharei Mot April 23 Chol Hamoed 3 April 30 Kedoshim SHABBAT CANDLE LIGHTING April 1 5:53PM April 8 5:53PM April 15 5:54PM April 22 5:56PM April 29 5:57PM ROSH CHODESH April 5 WEEKLY Sunday: 8:00 am Minian/ 9:30 am Hebrew School Monday: 7:15 am Minian Shacharit Tuesday: 11:00 am class with Rabbanit for Women Thursday: 7:15 am Minian Shacharit Friday: 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Shabbat: 9:30 am Minian followed by Kiddush Special Occasions Rafa Sarfati s 1st Birthday Page 3 Purim Party at the Kohler s Page 4 Children s Purim Party Page 5 Pesach Schedule Page 7 Reservations for Pesach Page 8 Groceries Available to order for Pesach Page 9 Philippine Marker Dedicated at Boys Town Jerusalem Pages 10-12 Menu s Pages 13-15 April 2 April 3 April 9 April 16 April 23 April 30 Special Kiddush s Isidor Gilan in Memory of his Father Bryce Kohler's 1st Hair Cut Paul Rosenberg in Memory of his Father Lee Blumenthal in Memory of his Mother Ora and Alex Kohan in Honor of the Community Alpha Kwok in Honor of the Community
April 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1Maariv Shabbat followed by Dinner 6:30PM 2Children s Service 10:30 Ladies Lesson after Lunch 3Hebrew and Torah Classes for Children 4Minyan 7:15AM Followed by Breakfast 5Rosh Chodesh 6 7Minyan 7:15AM Followed by Breakfast 8Maariv Shabbat followed by Dinner 6:30PM 9Children s Service 10:30 Ladies Lesson after Lunch 10Hebrew and Torah Classes for Children 11Minyan 7:15AM Followed by Breakfast 12 13 14Minyan 7:15AM Followed by Breakfast 15Maariv Shabbat followed by Dinner 6:30PM 16Children s Service 10:30 Ladies Lesson after Lunch 17Hebrew and Torah Classes for Children 18Erev of Pesach Minyan 7:15AM Followed by Breakfast 19Pesach 1 20Pesach 2 21Chol Hamoed 1 Minyan 7:15AM Followed by Breakfast 22Chol Hamoed 2 Maariv Shabbat followed by Dinner 6:30PM 23Chol Hamoed 3Children s Service 10:30 Ladies Lesson after 24Chol Hamoed 4 25Pesach 7 26Pesach 8 27 28Minyan 7:15AM Followed by Breakfast 29Maariv Shabbat followed by Dinner 6:30PM 30Children s Service 10:30 Ladies Lesson after Lunch VISIT YOUR SYNAGOGUE SUPPORT YOUR JEWISH ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES Do you know that membership in the Jewish Association of the Philippines only costs PHP18,000 per year for a family and PHP14,000 per year for singles? Do you know that this small amount goes to paying for all the Shabaton lunches, dinners, events, salaries, lights, maintenance and upkeep of the building. And in addition to all this, your Jewish Association does a lot of charity work. We are WIFI. Come in, browse the library, have coffee and surf the net. JEWISH ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES 110 H. V. Dela Costa Street Salcedo Village, Makati City Philippines Tel: (632) 815-0265 Fax: (632) 840-2566 Website: www.jewishphilippines.org Email: admin@jewishphilippines.net (John Kater) president@jewishphilippines.net (Paul Rosenberg) rabbi@jewishphilippines.net (Rabbi Azaria)
PAGE 3 Civil Birthday Hebrew Birthday This Years Civil Date Bryce KOHLER April 1 Nissan 7 April 11 Adi COHEN April 1 Nissan 20 April 24 Erika MALCA April 8 Nisan 19 April 23 Rebecca SCHULTZ April 8 Nisan 24 April 28 Mica Riley SMITH April 11 Nisan 4 April 8 Yuval COHEN April 13 Nisan 19 April 23 Guy Yaakov FOOX April 13 Iyyar 2 May 6 Kenizha WANG April 17 Nisan 17 April 21 Rachel ABREU April 18 Nisan 29 May 3 Tatoo AMSILI April 20 Iyyar 6 May 10 Gregorio ABREU April 27 Iyyar 2 May 6 Rachel KATZAV April 27 Nisan 29 May 3 Joshua SCHULTZ April 29 Iyyar 12 May 16 Olya AZRIEL April 30 Iyyar 17 May 21 Lee BLUMENTHAL April 30 Iyyar 17 May 21 Martin COHEN April 30 Iyyar 18 May 22 Upcoming Kiddush s May 7 John Berry and the Wang Family In Memory of Mrs. Esther Elefant May 14 Cherryl Morano In Celebration of the Birthday of Doron Glazer May 21 The Kohler Family In Honor of Brianna s 10th Birthday May 28 Arvis Kennedy In Honor of her Daughter Ahniyah s Birthday Please check Bulletin Board outside of Social Hall for future available Dates. All Kiddush bookings are on a first come first serve basis. Upon booking please choose your menu.
PAGE 4 PURIM PARTY AT THE KOHLER S READING THE MEGILLAH
PAGE 5 PURIM IS FOR CHILDREN AT THE SYNAGOGUE PURIM AT THE BAGELBOYS
PAGE 6 BOOKS FROM OUR LIBRARY Every month we will review a book which is in our library. We encourage everyone to use our library. According to Rabbi Talmid, we have the largest library in Southeast Asia. It is here for your reading and learning pleasure. Visions of the Fathers BY Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski Ethics of the Fathers/Pirkei Avos and Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski M.D. go together naturally. The book is the Talmud s repository of advice and guidance. Its lessons have been the foundation of Jewish character and personality, of morality and ethics. It is the road map toward happiness, fulfillment, and personal growth. Rabbi Dr. Twerski is unique. An original. He has helped over 40,000 people in his long and colorful career. As chassidic scholar he offers the spirituality and rich lode of stories that elevate, enlighten, and entertain. As a psychiatrist and nationally renowned expert in substance abuse, he offers uncanny insights into the inner needs of people. And he has the rare knack of presenting his ideas and comments in a clear, lucid, witty manner that is a delight to read. In this wonderful book, Rabbi Dr. Twerski focuses on what the Sages say to us in our daily lives. In his hands, the lofty ideas of the Sages are brought down to earth without watering down their essential nature. We turn the pages, stop and think, and realize that Ethics of the Fathers is as relevant today as it was when it was first written. He illustrates his thoughts beautifully with anecdotes from his own experience and from the rich archives of chassidic lore. The stories add zest and pleasure to the book and make it a pleasure to read. Enjoyable reading, provocative ideas, enticing stories, sound insights, acute observations; it s all here in the inimitable Twerski manner. SPECIAL OCCASIONS Rafa Sarfati s 1st Birthday
PAGE 7 Jewish Association of the Philippines Selling of Hametz Koshering Utensils Agalat Kelim, Tevilat Kelim Bedikat (Search for) Hametz Fast of first born Burning of Hametz SCHEDULE FOR PESACH Nissan 5771 / April 2011 Monday, April 11 to April 18 at 9:00 am - See Rabbi Azaria Sunday, April 17.....1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Kitchen utensils will be koshered at the Synagogue Sunday, April 17.....6:32 pm Monday, April 18.....from 4:36 am to 6:32 pm Shaharit followed by Siyum Learning (to negate the fast).....7:15 am Monday, April 18.. 10:00 am Pesach 1 st Night Monday, April 18 Lighting of candles.....5.52 pm Arvit.....6:30 pm Community Seder follows Arvit 1 st Day Tuesday, April 19 Shaharit, Torah, Musaf.....9:30 am Minhah.....1:00 pm 2 nd Night Tuesday, April 19 Lighting of candles (only by transferring fire).....6:43 pm Arvit (Begin counting the Omer).....6:30 pm Community Seder follows Arvit 2 nd Day Wednesday, April 20 Shaharit, Torah, Musaf.....9:30 am Minhah.....1:00 pm Erev Shabbat Friday, April 22 Lighting of Candles.....5:52 pm Kabalat Shabbat followed by Arvit.....6:30 pm Saturday, April 23 Shaharit, Torah, Musaf.....9:30 am Minhah.....1:00 pm 7 th Night Sunday, April 24 Lighting of Candles.....5:53 pm Arvit.....6:30 pm 7 th Day Monday, April 25 Shaharit, Torah, Musaf.....9:30 am Minhah.....1:00 pm 8 th Night Monday, April 25 Lighting of candles (only by transferring fire).....6:44 pm Arvit.....6:30 pm 8 th Day Tuesday, April 26 Shaharit, Torah, Yizkor, Musaf.....9:30 am Minhah.....1:00 pm Arvit.....6.35 pm Yizkor memorial services for our departed loved ones will be held after the reading of the Torah on Tuesday April 26. It is very important that we have a minyan and start on time that morning. Your attendance on time will be greatly appreciated.
PAGE 8 Jewish Association of the Philippines Beth Yaakov Synagogue 110 H.V. De La Costa corner Tordesillas West Salcedo Village Makati City, Philippines 1227 Telephone: 632 815-0265 Fax: 632 840-2566 Email: jap.manila@gmail.com Community Seders - Pesach 5771 / April 2011 Dear Members, We will have a Community Seder on both the first and second nights of Passover, Monday, April 18 and Tuesday, April 19, 2011. The Seders will be held at the Beth Yaakov Synagogue located at 110 H.V. De La Costa Street, corner of Tordesillas Street West, Salcedo Village, Makati City. The Seders will begin immediately after the Evening Services which will start at 6:30 pm. Since we must make proper arrangements well in advance, we request your cooperation by advising us as soon as possible whether you will be attending the Seders. Telephone your reservations to our office at 815-0265 from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Please fill out the attached form and return it to our office as soon as possible. Please include your payment in cash or in check. If you have any Jewish friends, businessmen, tourists, etc. who will be in Manila at the time of the Seder they are welcome to join us. Please inform them about the Community Seders. Charges for each Seder will be as follows: Adults (including children 13 years and older) P 1,000 per person Children (12 years and under) P 500 per child Non-Members/Guests P 1,300 per person JEWISH ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES I/We will attend the Community Seder on: [Circle appropriate date(s)] Monday, April 18 / Tuesday, April 19 / Both Seders Name Age of Children 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Total number of Adults Total number of Children Enclosed: Check P Cash P
PAGE 9 The Synagogue has a limited supply of Kosher for Passover groceries. They are listed below along with the prices. Please contact Claire in the Synagogue office, 815-0265. They will be available as long as the supply lasts. CHOCOLATE INSTANT PUDDING, Osem, 2/12/3.3oz kp CHIK CHAK CHOCOLATE DARK, 12/3 oz CHIK CHAK CHOCOLATE MILK, 12/3 BAKING POWDER GEFEN VANILLA EXTRACT VANILLA SUGAR BAMBA PASSOVER BISSILI BBQ BISSILI FALAFEL CONSOMME SOUP MIX MUSHROOM OSEM STRAWBERRY PRESERVE MARSHMALLOWS CUCUMBER/PICKLES IN BRINE THIN NOODLES GEFEN WIDE NOODLES GEFEN BLACK PEPPER GROUND CUMIN GROUND CURRY POWDER PAPRIKA SWEET ZAHATAR SPICE COCOA VINEGARS GREEN OLIVES IN BRINE Php85 Php110 Php110 Php200 Php215 Php215 Php340 Php255 Php255 Php325 Php325 Php300 Php170 Php145 Php255 Php255 Php155 Php155 Php115 Php115 Php130 Php215 Php160 Php155
PAGE 8 Special Kiddush = Menu #3 = P17, 250.00 (good for 75 people) MAIN DISHES: Quiche Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce Rice with Tuna, Mayonnaise and Hard Boiled Eggs Lasagna SIDE DISHES: Smoke Salmon Fresh Lumpia with Garlic Sauce Sambusak with Cheese Filling (30 pieces) Cream Cheese with Chives Fish Cigars SALADS: Hummus Israeli Salad Lettuce Salad with Pomelo Penne Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, Black Olives and Button Mushrooms DESSERTS: Cake with Fruits Whipped Cream and Pudding Plain Cheese Cake Jam Pie Ice Cream (2 containers) OTHERS: Pita (30 pieces) Bagels (24 pieces) 2 Big Challa Kiddush Wine Grape Juice Milk Iced Tea Orange Juice Softdrinks Special Kiddush = Menu #4 = P18,750.00 (good for 75 people) MAIN DISHES: Baked Chicken Liver Pate Paella Roasted Beef Sliced with Mushroom Spaghetti with Meatballs SIDE DISHES: Baked Potatoes Steam Assorted Vegetables Asparagus SALADS: Matbucha Israeli Salad Fatoosh with Green Olives, Pickles etc Eggs Salad DESSERTS: Baklava Marble Cake Fruits Salad OTHERS: 2 Big Challa Lachmaniot (30 pieces) Kiddush Wine Grape Juice Soya Milk Iced Tea Orange Juice Softdrinks
PAGE 7 NEW KIDDUSH MENU S With the wonderful number of member s and guests who are attending our Kiddush Shabbat Special Kiddush = Menu #1 = P12,000.00 (good for 75 people) MAIN DISHES: Hamin Baked Fish with White Sauce Fettucinne Pasta With White Sauce Macaroni and Cheese SIDE DISHES: Shakshuka Hard Boiled Eggs with Tomato and Asparagus Plain Rice Lumpia Fresh with Garlic Sauce SALADS: Tabouli Tuna Salad Israeli Salad Cabbage with Almond and Chive DESSERTS: Yeast Bread with Chocolate Fruit Salad Chiffon Cake Marble Leche Flan OTHERS: Pita (30 pieces) Lachmaniot (30 pieces) 2 Big Challa Kiddush Wine Grape Juice Milk Iced Tea Orange Juice Softdrinks Special Kiddush = Menu #2 = P13, 500.00 (good for 75 people) MAIN DISHES: Moroccan Fish Asuhos with Roast Vegetables Tomato Parsley Basil Quiche Spaghetti Rice with Lentils and Onion SIDE DISHES: Lumpia without Wrapper Asparagus Eggplant with Bell Pepper and Tomato Sauce SALADS: Israeli Salad Cabbage Assorted Vegetables Matbucha Greek Salad DESSERTS: Walnut Square Chocolate Cake Assorted Fruits Almazia OTHERS: Pita (30 pieces) Lachmaniot (30 pieces) 2 Big Challa Kiddush Wine Grape Juice Milk Iced Tea Orange Juice Softdrinks
PAGE 9 We are pleased to announce that, as a special service for visitors and for local residents kosher meals can now be ordered for consumption at the synagogue or for "take away" Orders should be placed one day before they are required. The following menu is currently available MEAT Whole Chicken Roasted/baked (Price per Kilo) 480.00 Chicken (breast) Schnitzel (good for two people) 370.00 Baked Chicken Leg (good for two people) 350.00 (All meat dishes are served with a choice of potatoes or rice) PARVE (per person) Fried Asuhos with Rice or Potato 280.00 Tuna Salad 95.00 Falafel 170.00 DAIRY Medium Size Pizza with Shredded Mozarella Cheese & Tomato Sauce Large Pizza with Black Olives, Sliced Onions, Sliced Tomato, 225.00 Tomato Sauce & Mozarella Cheese 370.00 VEGETABLES (per person) Carrots Zuchini Bunch of Asparagus Humus Mixed Roast Vegetable 25.00 40.00 70.00 210.00 225.00 SALADS (per person) Israeli Salad 100.00 Tabouli 165.00 SANDWICHES Pita Sandwiches (with Sliced Cheese, Tomato Cucumber & Pickes) 80.00 with egg 90.00 Lachmaniot (with Cream Cheese, Tomato, Cucumber & Pickles) Lachmaniot Meatburger 100.00 (with Mustard, Mayonnaise, Sliced Tomato & Pickles) 100.00 Pita Meatburger (with Sliced Onions, Pickles, Tomato, Mustard & Mayonnaise) 110.00 Tuna Sandwich 110.00