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On most Shabbats we keep to the following schedule but times and events are subject to be adjusted so please check the calendar below or subscribe to our regular email updates.
9:45 – 10:15 Coffee and Doughnuts (pre-service social)
10:30 – 13:00 Shabbat Service
13:45 – 15:00 Fellowship & Torah discussion
15:15 – 16:00 Children’s Shabbat School
Moedim and other celebrations/events in 2023
February 5 – Open Worship Night (Sun)
Open to all singers, musicians and worshippers of the LORD. TOL hosted but non-denominational and open to all who have a heart to worship together in the unity of Yeshua. This will be on a Sunday evening from 18:30 to 20:30.
February 11 – Oneg luncheon following Shabbat service
Oneg means delight – so bring some food* to share with others in a potluck style lunch and fellowship time after the service. TOL will make a big serving of mixed rice. No Shabbat School or Discussion Breakout.
February 23 – Toward Jerusalem Council II (TJCII) Japan – Prayer Meeting
Isaac will be giving a strategy update on TJCII globally and for Asia to TJCII Japan supporters. 19:00 – 20:30 on Zoom. Separate link to be circulated.
February 25 – CPM & TOL afternoon seminar
David Trubek will teach about Purim via Zoom. Shabbat service will be from 10:30 – 12:30 and the Seminar will be from 13:30 – 15:30
March 4 – TOL Purim Celebration
We will re-tell the story of Esther and Mordechai and how the LORD saved Israel during the Babylonian Exile. Dressing up in your best costume is encouraged! TOL will provide a main dish but please bring food to share (oneg style). Shabbat service will be from 10:30 – 13:00 and the Purim Celebration will be from 14:30 – 18:00.
March 8 – Homeless Ministry at Rainbow Church in Shinjuku
Once a year on Purim, in keeping with the order to do acts of charity during this season, TOL goes and serves at a food kitchen ministry run by Korean missionaries. Please contact Isaac or Maki if you wish to join (we meet before 6am outside Shinjuku San-Chome station). We will also bring some type of gift for the needy (usually socks) and give a financial offering to the church. Please consider giving toward this cause in the spirit of Purim/ the love of Yeshua.
March 21 – TJCII Japan Gathering (Zoom)
Dr. David Rudolph, Director of Messianic Jewish Studies and Kings University will teach about the One New Man. 10:30 – 12:30 on Zoom
Registration page: http://bit.ly/3jWykyX.
(You must register in order to receive the Zoom link)
April 5 (Wed) – Home Seders on Erev Passover
April 6 – Passover Day One – Holy Convocation
“On the first day you are to have a holy convocation and you shall do no regular work.” (Lev 23:7) 10:30 – 12:00 on Zoom only.
April 7 (Fri) – TOL Passover Seder in ENGLISH (RSVP required) 18:30 at TOL Center
April 9 (Sun) – TOL Passover Seder in JAPANESE (RSVP required) 18:30 at TOL Center
2,500 yen for adults and 1500 yen for kids in elementary and middle school (no charge for anyone younger).
April 12 – Passover Day Seven – Holy Convocation
“…On the seventh day is a holy convocation, when you are to do no regular work.” (Lev 23:8b). 10:30 – 12:00 on Zoom only.
April 18 – Yom HaShoah / Holocaust Remembrance Day
Evening Yahrzeit (candle lighting memorial) and remembrance service. 20:00 – 21:00 on Zoom only.
[April 29 – Servant Leadership Meeting after service]
May 6 – Oneg luncheon following Shabbat service
Oneg means delight – so bring some food* to share with others in a potluck style lunch and fellowship time after the service. TOL will make a big serving of mixed rice. No Shabbat School or Discussion Breakout.
May 20 – CPM & TOL afternoon seminar
David Trubek will teach about Shavuot via Zoom. Shabbat service will be from 10:30 – 12:30 and the Seminar will be from 13:30 – 15:30
May 25 – Erev Shavuot Menorah Lighting & Worship Service at 19:00 – 20:30
May 27 – Shabbat Shavuot, Oneg luncheon and Worship Night
Bring Shavuot themed food to share (food made with milk/dairy. Non-dairy milk is ok too!). Worship Night from 17:00.
June 17 – Oneg luncheon following Shabbat service
Oneg means delight – so bring some food* to share with others in a potluck style lunch and fellowship time after the service. TOL will make a big serving of mixed rice. No Shabbat School or Discussion Breakout.
July 15 – Oneg luncheon following Shabbat service
Oneg means delight – so bring some food* to share with others in a potluck style lunch and fellowship time after the service. TOL will make a big serving of mixed rice. No Shabbat School or Discussion Breakout.
[July 22 – Servant Leadership Meeting after service]
August 5 – Bat Mitzvah of Kariin
Reception to follow the service.
August 18-20 – TOL Family Retreat
For members and partner congregations only. August 18 Shabbat service will be on Zoom.
September 2 – Oneg luncheon following Shabbat service
Oneg means delight – so bring some food* to share with others in a potluck style lunch and fellowship time after the service. TOL will make a big serving of mixed rice. No Shabbat School or Discussion Breakout.
September 9 – CPM & TOL afternoon seminar
David Trubek will teach about the High Holy Days via Zoom. Shabbat service will be from 10:30 – 12:30 and the Seminar will be from 13:30 – 15:30
September 15 – Erev Rosh Hashana TOL Shabbat Dinner (Members and Regulars only – RSVP required) & Menorah lighting (Zoom only) at 19:00
September 16 – Shabbat Rosh Hashana/ Yom Teruah service
Special Oneg – Let us celebrate the new year together at TOL Center. Traditional foods to eat include Apples & Honey, Round Challah, Pomegranates, Fish Head on The Table, Carrots, Pri Chadash (“New Fruit”).
September 24 – Kol Nidre / Erev Yom Kippur / Day of Atonement Eve service
19:30 – 21:00. Fasting begins at sundown
September 25 – Yom Kippur / Day of Atonement service
13:00 – 17:00. Followed by congregational break fast dinner (RSVP required)
September 29 – Erev Sukkot / Sukkot Eve – Menorah Lighting (Zoom only) at 19:00
September 30 – Sukkot Day One / Shabbat service
Build the Sukkah together as a community
Sukkot BBQ oneg / celebration after the service (RSVP required – 2000 yen per person for meat and veggies cost)
October 7 – Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah / Shabbat service
Oneg to follow the service so bring some food* to share with others in a potluck style lunch and fellowship time after the service. TOL will make a big serving of mixed rice. No Shabbat School or Discussion Breakout.
November 4 – Joint Service with Chosen People Global Ministries
Guest speakers Dr. Mitch Glaser, President of CPM Global and Rabbi Lawrence Hirsch, Executive Director of Celebrate Messiah Australia.
First service from 10:30 – 12:30
Second service from 14:00 – 16:00
[November 11 – Servant Leadership Meeting after service]
November 18 – Oneg luncheon following Shabbat service
Oneg means delight – so bring some food* to share with others in a potluck style lunch and fellowship time after the service. TOL will make a big serving of mixed rice. No Shabbat School or Discussion Breakout.
December 7 – First Night of Hanukkah Menorah Lighting (Zoom only) at 19:00
December 16 – Hannukah Celebration (officially Hanukkah ends on Dec 15) / Shabbat Service
Latkes, Sufganiot, karage… bring your oily food of choice and come ready to celebrated as a community that we have the Light of the World in our midst. Celebration follows the shabbat service.