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Unforgettable Chanuka Cruise with Chabad Japan

Unforgettable Chanuka Cruise with Chabad Japan

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Chanuka at Chabad Japan was celebrated in a unique and uprecedented way.
This past Sunday about one hundred guests joined the Chanuka Cruise which was a huge success.
Rabbi Edery and Chabad Japan staff mounted a large menorah on the roof of the cruise ship.
During the boat ride all the guests joined the menorah lighting on the roof, which lit up the whole ocean. The singing and dancing which followed was uplifting and immensely joyous.
“A little light pushes away a lot of darkness” is exactly what everyone experienced.

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Then a festive meal followed as everyone went down to the hall of the ship which had beautiful seating arrangements. Chanuka obentos were enjoyed as well as doughnuts and other chanuka delicacies.
The children recited the twelve Torah passages and sang Chanuka holiday songs, as everyone joined along.
The atmosphere was great, the feeling of family and Chanuka permeated through everyone.
All the guests expressed how moved they were celebrating Chanuka and the fifteenth anniversary of Chabad Japan in such a meaningful and enjoyable way. Lighting the Chanuka Menorah and seeing the ligths of Rainbow bridge in the background with the singing and dancing of all the guests was truly an unforgettable and fabulous experience.

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Chabad Japan Shabbaton at Yamanakako 2014

Chabad Japan Shabbaton at Yamanakako 2014

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Shabbaton 3

Last Shabbat Chabad of Japan hosted a Shabbaton at Lake Yamanaka, near Fuji mountain. There were about forty participants, some came from Tokyo, others from Israel, and the US. It was a phenomenal Shabbat, with many words of Torah, song, inspirational discussions, nature walks, and pure calmness in middle of the woods. The atmosphere was so serene, and so uplifting. All of the guests were extremely moved and each one came away with good resolutions, spiritually and emotionally strengthened.
Special thank you to our Scholars in Residence, Rabbi Yehuda Benshimchon and Rabbi Dr. Daniel Aldrich for enriching us with the Torah Teachings and practical life suggestions.

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We would like to thank and express our appreciation to the organizers Sara Pessia Gross, for her dedication and long hours invested in the preparations for the Shabbaton. We also would like to thank Rabbi Edery who organized and took care of all the details from start to finish. May Hashem repay all those that participated and took part in the preparation. It was truly an unforgettable Shabbat.Shabbaton 1

Summer Ladie’s Kumzitz

Summer Ladie’s Kumzitz

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This Sunday, July 13th at Chabad House,

 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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What does it mean to be truly free?

 How can we liberate ourselves from negativities  within and without?

 Join us for an uplifting, refreshing, inspiring and fun event together. 

 

WELCOME!

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Japan TV Visits Chabad Tokyo Kosher Meat Just Can’t be Beat!

Japan TV Visits Chabad Tokyo Kosher Meat Just Can’t be Beat!

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Kosher Lecture and Meal (2)

TV interested in Kosher Food, visits Chabad Japan, interviews Rabbi Edery.

This week Japanese Television crew visited Chabad House to interview Rabbi Edery about Kosher Japan and kosher food in general.  In Japan, there is a growing interest in kosher food. One need not be so finely tuned to pay attention to that. This is because of knowledge being so accessible today, and Rabbi Edery’s relentless efforts, ”kosher food” is not a rare or unknown word in Japan anymore. This time the interview centered on kosher food deliveries. They asked where Jewish people are coming from, and for what purpose. Jews come to Japan from all over the world, for business, tourism, study or work.
 Every week, Chabad of Japan coordinates the kosher food deliveries to hotels, restaurants and offices in Tokyo and as far away as Hokkaido and Kyushu. There is an organized system of ordering and the food packages arrive on time- Japanese style, and in good condition. The local postal services have frozen, refrigerated and regular options available. This makes it much easier to keep kosher while one is visiting Japan short or long term. The TV crew were fascinated by the large variety of kosher marks on foods, which are available in Japan, but they were not aware of. They were especially proud of the KJ symbol on many food items- since this is the first and only Kosher Food supervision in Japan.
The program on Kosher food will air next week. We would like to thank the one and only Muto san for his patience and devotion to Kosher Japan. May Hashem give him and his family eternal blessing.
Kosher Lecture and Meal (1)
Last Wednesday we had the third lecture of the reknowned Dr. Yuroh Teshima. One day later, Chabad of Japan hosted a ”Get To Know Kosher” lecture by Mr. Muto. The informative and interesting lecture was followed by a fantastic and delicious meal, starting with Challah, ending with Cinamon rolls.
The guests greatly enjoyed and were simply amazed by the information and variety of foods offered to them. They all asked questions about kosher food and Judaism in general. Rabbi Edery- the star of the show- explained and clarified many issues that were brought up. He distributed the Seven Noahide Law cards in Japanese, and explained the purpose of Chabad of Japan. The evening ended with the guests extremely pleased running to catch the last trains. Some came as far as two hour train ride.
Special thanks to Aoki san, Shimura san, Takeshima san for their help and initiative. May you be blessed always.