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
Sarah Benezra A"H Scholarship Fund Award

Recipes Index Page
Recipes of the Month

Ladies Auxiliary News

While we are enjoying our summer, the Sephardic Bikur Holim Ladies Auxiliary has been busy baking the 3 B's, Bulemas, Borekas and Biscochos, and also filling orders as they are called in. The Meat Pasteles are still on back order and we will hopefully be making them in August. Probably by the time you receive your La Boz, we will have some made. We are still taking orders for the holidays and after. Please call Katherine Scharhon at (206)725.0812.

Our Bulema crew has been great and occasionally they have been bringing new help. Also, people call and ask if they can come to learn. They find it fascinating - our production line is like a factory. The following is a list of people who have helped in our baking. Without them we wouldn't be enjoying our delicious Sephardic delicacies. Have a continued great summer.

Minnette Almoslino	Pamela Goral
Judith Amiel	Annette Hasson
Selma Amira	Vivian Houle
Terry Azose	Leah Jacobson
Sharlene Calvo	Jeanne Maimon
Gail Calvo	Rosa Mezistrano
Lynn Calvo	Sharon Nov
Al Cordova	Katherine Scharhon
Lilly DeJaen	Rachel Vaillancourt
Lilly Golan	Lilly Golan

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

The SBH Ladies Auxiliary is now taking orders for bulemas, borekas, biscochos, and pasteles, (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.

Sarah Benezra A"H Scholarship Fund Award

The Sephardic Bikur Holim Ladies Auxiliary is honored to announce the third annual Sarah Benezra Scholarship Fund award for qualifying high school or college attendees.

The scholarship is in loving memory of Sarah Benezra A"H, who gave years of service to the SBH Ladies Auxiliary and the Jewish community. Her shining light glows in our hearts and memories. It is our hope that Sarah's character, principles and qualities will serve to inspire future recipients.

With the utmost respect for Sarah's love of children and education, we are proud to present a scholarship in the amount of $1,000, to be applied toward expenses directly related to the costs of any further education which has been approved by the Scholarship committee, including programs in Israel.

The qualifications for this scholarship are as follows:

He or she must be a current high school senior or graduate or a college student of any age
The applicant must be of the Jewish faith
student must be a son, daughter or grandchild of a member in good standing of the SBH Ladies Auxiliary. Children and grandchildren of deceased members are also eligible to apply.

Anyone qualifying and wishing to apply for this scholarship is requested to submit an essay regarding their goals for the future and how they will be achieved in relation to service to the community.

The committee, in determining this award, will give consideration to Jewish involvement, initiative, extra curricular activities, scholastic achievement, and leadership qualities. All papers submitted are to be held in confidence, and all applicants notified of the committee’s decision.

Please forward applications and corresponding documentation to the following address postmarked no later than September 15, 2008.

Katherine Scharhon's Recipes of the Month

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.

Pot Roast

3 lbs. beef chuck roast
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 Tbls. olive oil
1/2 lb. mushrooms (quartered)
1 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. beef broth

Heat oil in a Dutch Oven pan over medium heat. Brown chuck roast on both sides. Remove from pan. In the same pan, add chopped onion, quartered mushrooms and minced garlic. Cook for a couple of minutes until the onions turn light brown. Return the roast to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Add beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Serves 6-8.

Cabbage Patch Stew

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
7 c. chopped cabbage
2 cans (16 oz each) kidney beans, rinsed & drained
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 c. beef broth
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
2 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 tsp. sugar
pepper to taste

In a large saucepan or Dutch Oven, cook beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for one hour, or until cabbage and carrots are tender.

Last updated on October 3, 2008