Shearith Israel Members are cordially invited to this very special program
Presented by Congregation Shearith Israel and the Japan Society

Because One Ought

Celebrating a Japanese Story of Courage, Hope, and Renewal

Monday, November 2 | Doors Open at 6:30 pm
Event starts at 7:00 pm (following 6:30 pm Evening Services)

RSVP by October 26

Featuring:

Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik, moderator

Ambassador Satoshi Katahira, Consul General of Japan in NY

Kristina Reiko Cooper, virtuoso cellist, composer, and producer (whose father-in-law received a Sugihara visa)

Mr. Takaharu Furue, Sugihara expert and former Director of the Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum

Mr. Jundai Yamada, author of Kotsuji’s Gift: The Daring Rescue of Japan’s Jewish Refugees

Join us for this first-of-its-kind music and storytelling event celebrating the moral courage of Chiune Sugihara and Setsuzo Kotsuji, Japanese heroes who risked their careers and safety to help Jews escape the Nazis during the Holocaust.

RSVP to: specialevents@japansociety.org >>