The Jewish Welfare Board Singapore

10/08/2026

🇸🇬 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 61𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲! 🇸🇬

Wishing Singapore a joyful National Day filled with pride, unity, and gratitude. ❤️🤍

As we celebrate 61 years of nationhood, may we continue to grow together, support one another, and build a brighter future for generations to come.

Majulah Singapura! ✨🇸🇬

23/07/2026

The Baghdadi Builders of Singapore tells the inspiring story of a small but influential community whose contributions helped build modern Singapore and enrich its multicultural heritage.

A big thank you to Geraldine GJ for taking the time to cover this important topic. We truly appreciate the effort you've put into sharing your knowledge and helping others learn about the local Jewish community’s history.

Keep up the great work!

𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_fsXpiVEDU

Baghdadi Jews have shaped Singapore’s history since 1819, yet their...

21/07/2026

2026 marks the 60th anniversary of Singapore's National Pledge. Its words — “regardless of race, language or religion” — carry a commitment that generations of Singaporeans have kept: to choose unity over division.

Harmony Circle invites you to share how you'll help keep our multicultural society strong through your words and deeds every day.

Click on the link to participate: https://kiosk-harmonycircle.klobbi.com/pledge

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21/07/2026

Today, we celebrate Racial Harmony Day — a reminder that Singapore's strength lies in our diversity.

Our different cultures, languages, traditions, and beliefs make our community richer and stronger. By showing kindness, respect, and understanding every day, we continue to build a society where everyone feels they belong.

Let's cherish our shared values, embrace our differences, and work together to keep the spirit of harmony alive—not just today, but every day.

Happy Racial Harmony Day! ❤️🤝🇸🇬

09/07/2026

Harmony Fest 2026 celebrates Singapore’s rich multicultural and multi-faith tapestry, bringing communities together to foster understanding, respect, and meaningful connections. We were delighted to be part of this celebration and to share the beauty of the Jewish faith, artefacts, traditions, and heritage with visitors. Through collaborating with the MCCY in developing a booth to represent Judaism, introducing Jewish values, and the important milestones that shape Jewish life cycles — from celebrations and customs to the practices that connect generations.

Even though we were not able to be there on the day due to sabbath observance, our heartfelt thanks to our partners at Harmony Circles and of Culture, Community and Youth - MCCY for making this Harmony Fest a meaningful platform for interfaith exchange and community harmony possible and hope to be able to participate again in the future.

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26/05/2026

Earlier today, at 24 Waterloo Street, the heart of Jewish life in Singapore and home to the Maghain Aboth Synagogue and Jacob Ballas Centre, the Jewish Community of Singapore gathered to bid farewell to a dear friend and loyal guardian of the community, Karunahkaran S/O Sinniah Pillai.

Rabbi Mordecai Abergel offered words of remembrance and blessing as members of Singapore’s Jewish Welfare Board and the wider community gathered to pay their respects. Karu’s casket was brought to Waterloo Street, where his family spoke movingly of his deep love and lifelong devotion to the community he served so faithfully.

For close to 70 years, Karu, and his late father Sinniah before him, were part of the fabric of our community grounds, helping generations of Singaporean Jewish families and countless visitors preserve our dietary laws while extending warmth, dignity, and hospitality to all.

In sorrow, we also reflect on the longstanding friendship and mutual respect between the Jewish and Hindu communities in Singapore, a bond built over generations through service, trust, and shared humanity.

“The righteous man walks in his integrity; blessed are his children after him.” - Proverbs 20:7

05/04/2026

From awareness to action—𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙍𝙤𝙡𝙚 empowers everyone to help prevent, detect, and respond to threats to our national safety 🇸🇬

Stay vigilant, pick up practical skills, and be ready to act when it matters. With simple actions in everyday situations, each of us can play a part in keeping Singapore safe and secure. 💪

23/03/2026

At the heart of the campaign is 𝘾𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙧 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙒𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 —a powerful short film told in reverse, tracing the events leading up to a devastating attack. It highlights missed chances to step in and the subtle warning signs of self-radicalisation that went unnoticed.

Its message is clear: anyone can be vulnerable, and early reporting can make a difference in getting help in time.

Catch the film on MHA’s YouTube channel, and look out for it at community events, schools, and engagement sessions happening across Singapore.

𝗦𝗚𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 2026 – 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 | “𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸” 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺
https://youtu.be/ZDeAR2TN2qo

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The terrorism threat to Singapore remains high, with online self‑radicalisation continuing to be primary driver. Building on the 2023‑2025 What’s Your Role? ...

25/02/2026

At the RRG Iftar event on 23 Feb, Minister Shanmugam Shanmugam Sc reminded us that “Singapore remains a small oasis of peace in an uncertain world, peace we must cherish and protect together.” He also affirmed that “Whatever happens externally in the world, we try not to bring those problems in here.”

Rabbi Mordechai Abergel, Chief Rabbi of Singapore, who gave his speech for the RRG Iftar event via a recorded video as he was overseas, echoed the Minister’s message of shared responsibility, saying, “It is up to us and our communities to protect and maintain the delicate fabric of our unique society, a role model of religious tolerance and respect throughout the world.” Rabbi Abergel also condemned the October 7 terror attack against Israel by Hamas, as well as the loss of innocent Palestinian lives in the conflict that followed.

The Jewish community has been privileged to call Singapore home since 1830. Leaders such as Sir Manasseh Meyer, David Marshall, Singapore’s first Chief Minister, and Jacob Ballas, prominent stockbroker and philanthropist, contributed meaningfully to our nation’s development. Together with fellow Singaporeans of all faiths, we remain committed to building a secular, harmonious, and pluralistic society where diversity strengthens us and peace endures.

𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/religious-and-community-leaders-critical-in-setting-tone-for-harmony-in-singapore-shanmugam

Religious and community leaders are crucial for fostering harmony in Singapore, ensuring peace and unity amidst global challenges. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

23/12/2025

The Jewish Welfare Board expresses deep concern and solidarity with the Catholic community following the recent incident at St Joseph’s Church.

We stand with the clergy and worshippers during this time and reaffirm our shared commitment to interfaith harmony, mutual respect, and the preservation of peace in Singapore.