Living Torah Archives

Contact the current rabbi in Tokyo and enquire about the state of Judaism there. The mere fact of your inquiry will encourage an even greater effort on his part.

After agreeing to serve as rabbi in Japan for a period of two years, Rabbi Marvin Tokayer was thinking of backing out when his father suddenly passed away. The Rebbe’s guidance and advice turned his challenge into the most rewarding experience of his life.(1960's)

Rabbi Marvin Tokayer recalls the life changing audience in which the Rebbe brought the plight of the Jewish community in Japan to his attention, along with the suggestion that he might hold the solution to their problem. (1960's)

Visitors will be coming, some just before Passover. In addition to organizing a public Seder, you need to ensure that people actually know about it in advance.