Grand Chanuka Celebration Chabad of Japan 11th Anniversary

We were honored to have the Israeli Ambassador Nissim Ben Shitrit light the Menorah at the Chanuka celebration. He explained that Chanuka is also a personal celebration for him, as it is his birthday. Rabbi Edery blessed him and all the guests and everyone said L’chaim. Many peope joined the Chanuka Party, the hall was packed. Everyone loved festive buffet style dinner, with lots of food, Chanukah doughnuts and great Chanuka atmosphere. A huge thank you to Liane Wakabayashi for the creative, colorful and fun Chanuka art project that she organized and did with the many kids who came. All the children had a greatly enjoyed the Arts and crafts and the Chanuka sweets bag they each received.

Chanuka Kosher Food Promotion in National Azabu

    Great success at the food promotion. All the people coming by enjoyed the food tasting, and Chanuka atmosphere. Special thanks to Muto san– Japan’s Noahide Rabbi and non stop doer, Ronen – maestro chef at KingFalafel, and Aoki san who is a constant help for Kosher Food Promotions. Much success to Mr. Moise Cohen with his wonderful Tishbi wines.

Jewish Education Chabad Tokyo

In every Jewish household, there is a lot to be done, and children help a lot. But in a Chabad House, and especially in Japan, there is so much to do on an every day basis. The Edery children help to measure and make tens of kilograms of Challah, package them, help with kosher food deliveries. They also travel by themselves to visit people in prison, even 2 hours away by train. They clean, peel, cut, and prepare for the many guests that come. When Rabbi and Mrs. Edery are busy tending and helping out, the children help the younger ones and watch them. They answer the phone, give directions, meet and pickup up guests and bring them to the Chabad Tokyo. They often escort Rabbi Binyomin on his many rounds: building sukot, blessing on the 4 species, Chanuka Mobile- giving out candles and chanuka treats, putting up mezuzot or just house visits. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Rabbi Avrohom Kenig who wakes up 4:30 am, Israel time to teach the children Torah! The kids helped make 40 kg of Gefilte fish. This means peeling the skin, deboning, grinding and forming the fish. This is fresh Salmon from Tsukiji. In every Jewish household, there is a lot to be done, and children help a lot. But in a Chabad House, and especially in Japan, there is so much to do on an every day basis. The Edery children help to measure and make tens of kilograms of Challah, package them, help with kosher food deliveries. They also travel by themselves to visit people in prison, even 2 hours away by train. They clean, peel, cut, and prepare for the many guests that come. When Rabbi and Mrs. Edery are busy tending and helping out, the children help the younger ones and watch them. They answer the phone, give directions, meet and pickup up guests and bring them to the Chabad Tokyo. They often escort Rabbi Binyomin on his many rounds: building sukot, blessing on the 4 species, Chanuka Mobile- giving out candles and chanuka treats, putting up mezuzot or just house visits. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Rabbi Avrohom Kenig who wakes up 4:30 am, Israel time to teach the children Torah! The kids helped make 40 kg of Gefilte fish. This means peeling the skin, deboning, grinding and forming the fish. This is fresh Salmon from Tsukiji.

Shabbaton Lake Yamanaka 5771 Chabad Tokyo

This past Shabbat, Chabad House organized a Shabbaton near Mount Fuji. It was a fantastic success! All the guests stayed in bungalows in the woods near LakeYamanaka. The scenery was breathtaking. The meals and prayers were held in a big cabin lodge. The Dining Hall was like Noah’s Ark, since it was raining outside and inside everyone was having a great time talking, singing Shabbat songs, storytelling and just enjoying being together for a whole Shabbat. The biggest surprise and best part of the Shabbaton was the Bar Mitzvah of Noa! A double Mazal tov to you, for going up to the Torah, on your special day! May you be a source of blessing and happiness to your whole family. After Shabbat we had a BBQ. It was great to get together as a group in such a warm, welcoming and inspirational atmosphere. One guest who came all the way from Osaka said, that the Shabbaton gave him so much strength and recharged him with such inner happiness! A huge thank you to Rabbi Edery for his tireless efforts and dedication, above and beyond and for constantly thinking and creating opportunities for people to get together, unite and impact their lives for the better.

SUKKA MOBILE Chabad-Lubavitch Tokyo

Rabbi Edery Chabad Tokyo drove the Sukka Mobile throughout the intermediate days of Sukkot all around Tokyo and its surroundings. Shibuya, Shinjuku, Okachimachi, Hiroo, Ueno, Chiba, Saitama, Yokohama and many more cities. All the guests blessed on the Lulav and ate and blessed in the Sukka. It was a great inspiration and joy to see the Sukka Mobile in action and the impact it had on everyone.