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Beit Yaacov Synagogue

Coordinates: 14°33′40″N 121°01′28″E / 14.56123°N 121.02436°E / 14.56123; 121.02436
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Beit Yaacov Synagogue
Religion
AffiliationOrthodox Judaism
OwnershipJewish Association of the Philippines
Location
LocationMakati, Metro Manila
CountryPhilippines
Geographic coordinates14°33′40″N 121°01′28″E / 14.56123°N 121.02436°E / 14.56123; 121.02436
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The Beit Yaacov Synagogue is a Jewish place of worship in Makati, Philippines. It is one of two synagogues in Metro Manila aside from the Chabad House also in Makati.[1] It was established in 1982.[2]

It is run by the Jewish Association of the Philippines and follows the Sephardic tradition. The Synagogue offers Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah 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. [3]

The current Rabbi is Jonathan Goldschmidt.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ Soriano, Nicole (10 June 2019). "How Jews secretly found a home in the Philippines". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on 4 May 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  2. ^ Cabato, Regine (9 October 2018). "Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, and Sikhism: Manila's minority religions". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on 4 May 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
  3. ^ "About Us". Jewish Association of the Philippines. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Our Rabbi". Jewish Association of the Philippines. Retrieved 15 November 2023.