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Chabad Kyoto and Tokyo Mikveh completion campaign
With G-d’s help, we have successfully bought land in Tokyo and Kyoto, where we have constructed two beautiful Mikveh Onsen. The Mikvehs are designed to serve as a vital resource for the local Jewish community and the guests from all over the world, providing a place purification in accordance with the Jewish traditions. The Mikvehs are now fully operational, welcoming women from various backgrounds who seek to connect with their heritage and fulfill this important mitzvah. However, the remaining…
Chanukah party
Nitzavim: preparation for Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah is a time for self-reflection, repentance, and the acceptance of G-d’s kingship; this concept applies not just to Jews but also to all of humanity, as all people are judged on this day. So, what does this holiday mean for Noahides? Bnei Noah recognizes that repentance is a fundamental commandment for Jews, but for non-Jews, it is more of a moral obligation that stems from the first commandment to believe in G-d. The story of Jonah (Jonah 3)…
Ki Teitzei: transforming evil to good
In the Torah portion of Ki Teitzei, the theme of lashon hara—evil speech—comes into focus, particularly concerning Miriam, the prophetess and sister of Moses. Though she was respected as a prophet and leader, she was punished by G-d with leprosy for speaking negatively of Moses. This teaches us that even someone as elevated as Miriam, who played a critical role in the redemption of the Israelites, is not above the laws of proper speech. Her punishment was a powerful reminder…