Monday, December 22, 2008

Chanuka @ the Cage










This year's Chanuka party was a major success!! The children were entertained by jumping castles, were able to make their own Menorahs, and played indoor football...The adults had quite a time with a grand bingo game, shesh-besh, and a lucky draw with amazing prizes....The afternoon came to a close with the grand Menorah Lighting ceremony.

Friday, December 19, 2008

Bar Mitzvah Club Outing...Ice Skating!!!




Mazal Tov Rephael Meir!!









The Singapore Outreach Program and Yeshiva Boyz would like to extend their heartfelt wishes of Mazal Tov to the Abergel family on the occasion of Raphael's Hanachat Tefillin. Traditionally, boys start to lay their tefillin two months prior to their Bar Mitzvah in order to accustom themselves to this special Mitzvah.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Monday, December 15, 2008

Maccabi Season Finale!!


This Sunday was the last meet for Maccabi Singapore 08'. It was a great inaugural season! The players received awards and were given the opportunity to choose their jersey numbers for next season. See you all in February

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Teens Discussion....








Saturday night a bunch of our teens gathered on the JBC rooftop for some falafel and shwarma and to discuss what had occured in Mumbai last month. The Rabbi moderated and we covered many key topics concerning Israel, Islam and Terrorism.


Shooker Home hits the Jurong Bird Park!!











Tuesday, December 09, 2008

A Minister's Journey to Judaism....


Following the Mumbai Memorial Service, a Gesher event was held at the JBC. An extremely entertaining presentation was given by Mr. Gavriel Sanders, a former evangelical minister and missionary who converted to Judaism some nine years ago. Gavriel spoke about his journey and kept the crowd laughing with his humor. It's been great having him here with us over the last six weeks!!

Memorial Service For Mumbai Victims










On Monday Night the Jacob Ballas Centre hosted a memorial service for those murdered in the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. The evening was well attended by over two hundred people, and was graced with the presence of the Israeli Ambassador to Singapore, His Excellency Ilan Ben-Dov, and the First Secretary of the High Commission of India. A new initiative was launched by the Yeshiva Boys in memory of the martyrs, details of which can be found at ispreadlight.org.

Monday, December 01, 2008

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

SMU/NUS Students Goodbye Party...SUSHI!!!!











Being that the semester is coming to an end, this past Monday night, November 17th, we hosted a sushi party for the outgoing exchange students of SMU and NUS, on the seventh floor of the Jacob Ballas Centre. The evening was a resounding success, with thirty five students attending. The sushi was specially prepared by a renowned sushi chef from the Singapore Hilton. We all enjoyed ourselves immensely, and the party continued late into the night.......We'll really miss you guys, make sure to keep in touch!!

Monday, November 17, 2008

Sunday Funday-Abraham's Tent!!













This past Sunday the children in our community were treated to a fun filled day in Abraham's Tent!!! After eating lunch, the kids were invited into the tent by Abraham himself to witness his hospitality toward the three angels. Next, they proceeded to roll their own pita bread, which they got to take home at the end of the day! After a movie that they watched in the tent, the children got busy with some exciting arts and crafts projects. Then some more fun games, and a special story by master storyteller Tami!!