many Jewish events and celebrations like Yom Kippur take place. On 27 February 1998, the synagogue was gazetted as a national monument of Singapore. Chesed-el Synagogue Chesed-El Synagogue is a synagogue at Oxley Rise in the River Valley Planning Area, within the Central Area of Singapore. Named Chesed-El, which means "Grace of God", the synagogue was completed in 1905 and is the second synagogue in Singapore. The Chesed-El Synagogue was gazetted as a national monument on 18 December 1998. United Hebrew Congregation The United Hebrew Congregation (UHC Singapore) was formed in 1993. It is Singapore's only Reform Jewish community and the latest addition to Jewish life in Singapore's modern history. In 2016 it boasted a membership of over 400 Jews and their families, served by its resident Rabbi Nathan Alfred. Despite its membership size, the UHC operates as a synagogue without walls – services and events are held at various sites around the city. As of 2014, the UHC supports a weekly Jewish Religious School. The UHC and its members are dedicated to the Reform Jewish notion of Tikkun Olam, and have been engaged in various local and global fundraising and community service efforts. Sir Manasseh Meyer International School (SMMIS) The Sir Manasseh Meyer International School (SMMIS) is Singapore's only Jewish international school, for students aged 18 months to 16 years. Admitting students of all nationalities and faiths, students choose to follow Jewish Education in Hebrew or World Religions in English. The school was founded in 1996 by Mrs Simcha Abergel as a nursery for young children, named "Ganenu Learning Centre". The school was later renamed to its current name in 2008, while on its 170 student capacity campus in Belvedere Close, off Tanglin Road. In 2016, the school's new SGD$40 million campus in Jalan Ulu Sembawang opened, with a student capacity of 500 and facilities like a rooftop swimming pool, football field and 450 seater auditorium. See also List of Asian Jews David Marshall References Abadi, Yakob, Israel's Quest for Recognition and Acceptance in Asia: Garrison State Diplomacy: Routledge: 2004; ; 478 pages, pp. 191–192 Joan Bieder, Aileen Lau, The Jews of SingaporeSuntree Media: 2007; ; 248 pages Hyamn, Mavis. Jews of the Raj: Hyman Publishers; 1995; ; 258 pages Nathan, Eze. The history of Jews in Singapore, 1830–1945, HERBILU Editorial & Marketing Services; 1986; ; 212 pages Singapore Jews Website External links Welcome to Singapore Jews United Hebrew