Cebu Philippines Chanikas Hamikvah
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On Thursday, 27 November 2025, the Jewish community of Cebu, Philippines celebrated the Chanukas Hamikvah of Mikvah Yisrael Cebu, a new kosher mikvah built with Mikvah Tahara Association. The mikvah is now open and in use.
Until now, the nearest mikvah was in Manila, a 1.5-hour flight away, and two community members were using the ocean as a mikvah. About 200 Jews (some 20 families) live in Cebu, and around 10,000 Jewish tourists visit every year. Rabbi Mendy Axlerod expects 10 to 15 people to use the new mikvah in Cebu.
The photos show the minyan at the ribbon cutting, the mezuzah being affixed at the entrance, the speeches, and the dedication plaques on the mikvah wall. Read more on the Cebu, Philippines mikvah project page.
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