SBH Ladies Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary, formally established in 1924, has been an integral part of Sephardic Bikur Holim providing needed services and financial assistance, as well as providing the environment to foster bonds between generations and to preserve the beautiful customs and culinary traditions of Sephardim. Not only do they support the Synagogue, but generously contribute to Jewish and civic causes as well, from Jewish education to social welfare projects. They continue to look to the future and work together to ensure future growth and dedicate themselves to the pioneering spirit of the early founders.

The Ladies Auxiliary is comprised of an executive board and a board of trustees of 12-14. They are elected to two-year terms. They hold monthly board meetings and encourage members to attend and participate.

The Ladies Auxiliary holds fund raisers throughout the year and periodically bakes Sephardic delicacies for sale to the membership and community. Yearly they host a Mother/Daughter Luncheon in May to honor a Woman of the Year; a woman is selected to be honored because of her exemplary commitment and dedication to the Auxiliary. On various years, they also hold a Grand Bazaar for the entire community. This well-attended fundraiser is a daylong event on a Sunday with a wide variety of activities including the selling of Sephardic baked goods.

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Ladies Auxiliary News
Orders for bulemas, borekas, biscochos, and pasteles
Recipes Index Page
Recipes of the Month

Ladies Auxiliary News

We've had a few inquiries about our SBH Ladies Auxiliary. Are we going to have a Luncheon? When are we going to have a meeting, etc.?

Update - Aki estamos (oops - that's Ezra Bessaroth's line). We are still here, existing, baking the three B's (Bulemas, Borekas, Biscochos and Pasteles), for those who call in and order any of the above. The money derived from this baking, if the money is there, goes right back into our community. For example, we donate to Seattle Hebrew Academy, Northwest Yeshiva High School and Sephardic Adventure Camp.

We have a nice cooperative bulema group for which the Ladies Auxiliary are very grateful and appreciative for their enthusiasm, news updates and tired bodies. We also made 200 borekas and 200 rolls for our Sephardic Adventure Camp this year. Every year the Seattle Sephardic Brotherhood asks the Ladies Auxiliary to donate 2 dozen borekas for their Golf Tournament raffle. This year the winners are Esther and Ralph Maimon. Congratulations, Esther and Ralph.

Yes, we can have meetings, luncheons, bazaars, fun days for the kids (with parents) speakers, educational films, movies, we can go on and on. We are here. We would like to hear from you. You can contact any of the following: Terry Azose, Lilly DeJaen, Sharon Nov, or Katherine Scharhon with your ideas.

The Sephardic Bikur Holim Ladies Auxiliary wants to wish everyone an anyada buena - a good and sweet year with good health.

BOREKAS or BULEMAS would make Shabbat desayuno just like the old days!

The SBH Ladies Auxiliary is now taking orders for bulemas, borekas, and biscochos what else would you like, maybe some boyekos?). The Ladies Auxiliary is planning a Sunday or two, for all those who want to learn to cook up these delicious Sephardic goodies. Please call the SBH office (206)723.3028 to place your orders.

The SBH Ladies Auxiliary is making panizikos and borekas for Sephardic Adventure Camp. If you would like to help, please contact Katherine Scharhon at (206)725.0812.

Recipes Index Page

NOTE We are looking for new recipes. If anyone has a recipe they would like to share, we would really love to publish it. Please call Katherine Scharhon (206)725.0812 or contact the Synagogue Office by phone (206)723.3028, or e-mail

Sephardic Cooking
The Ladies Auxiliary cookbook Sephardic Cooking is available for purchase at the Synagogue Office. The cookbooks are $10 each and can be mailed for an additional $4 per book.
To place your order please call the Synagogue Office (206)723.3028.

Katherine Scharhon's Recipes of the Month

Salmon Patties

1 15 oz. can salmon (drain and reserve liquid)
2 medium onions, chopped and sautéed until translucent golden brown
2 - 3 tablespoons chopped parsley (or to your taste)
2 slices bread (soaked in the reserved canned salmon liquid)
1 egg
oil for frying

Mix all the above ingredients together and form into patties. Heat oil in a frying pan. Add salmon patties and fry each side until golden brown.

The salmon filling without frying can also be made into borekas.

Boreka Dough

1 cup oil
3/4 cup ice water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 - 4 cups flour

Mix the first three ingredients together. Gradually add flour until it forms into a soft pie crust dough. Form balls and roll out each ball into a circle. Fill each one with 1 - 2 tablespoons of the salmon filling. Seal edges by pinching together. Brush tops with a beaten egg. Bake on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees in a convection oven or 375 - 400 degrees in a regular oven for 25 - 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Last updated on January 10, 2012