From Our Rabbi
Dear friends,
Shalom and konnichi-wa. I’m very excited to be here in Tokyo and looking forward to being a part of this community, so diverse and rich.
We have many things in store for the upcoming months, so please consider participating in any one of them. Immediately after High Holidays we will start an Intro to Judaism course, geared not only for those who are exploring the possibility of giyur, conversion to Judaism, but also for those who would like to brush up on their Judaism. There are many other possibilities for study, depending on the interest of our congregation, such as a weekly Torah class, or early morning meeting for those who have long and busy schedules.
If you are in Tokyo as a tourist or resident, if you are a non-affiliated Jew or a Japanese friend, consider joining us for services on Shabbat and share a meal with us. I think it’s always nice to see new faces, and we are a very friendly group.
If you are a member of the JCJ, call the office and let’s meet over a cup of cha or espresso. I look forward to meeting all you, getting to know all of you and your families and working together. Together we can make sure that the ancient words of the Psalm are still true today:
“From the rising of the sun to its setting, praised be the name of the Lord.” Together we can create a sacred space where everyone feels welcome and accepted, regardless of her or his level of Jewish observance and knowledge. Together we can learn about Judaism in all its richness. Together, most of all, we can live Judaism as a community that shares a past and wants to work towards the future.
Blessings,
R. Antonio Di Gesù
rabbi{at}jccjapan.or.jp
Shalom and konnichi-wa. I’m very excited to be here in Tokyo and looking forward to being a part of this community, so diverse and rich.
We have many things in store for the upcoming months, so please consider participating in any one of them. Immediately after High Holidays we will start an Intro to Judaism course, geared not only for those who are exploring the possibility of giyur, conversion to Judaism, but also for those who would like to brush up on their Judaism. There are many other possibilities for study, depending on the interest of our congregation, such as a weekly Torah class, or early morning meeting for those who have long and busy schedules.
If you are in Tokyo as a tourist or resident, if you are a non-affiliated Jew or a Japanese friend, consider joining us for services on Shabbat and share a meal with us. I think it’s always nice to see new faces, and we are a very friendly group.
If you are a member of the JCJ, call the office and let’s meet over a cup of cha or espresso. I look forward to meeting all you, getting to know all of you and your families and working together. Together we can make sure that the ancient words of the Psalm are still true today:
“From the rising of the sun to its setting, praised be the name of the Lord.” Together we can create a sacred space where everyone feels welcome and accepted, regardless of her or his level of Jewish observance and knowledge. Together we can learn about Judaism in all its richness. Together, most of all, we can live Judaism as a community that shares a past and wants to work towards the future.
Blessings,
R. Antonio Di Gesù
rabbi{at}jccjapan.or.jp