China’s Kaifeng Jews date back 1,400 years and have an unlikely ambassador – a teenager from Hong Kong

China’s Kaifeng Jews date back 1,400 years and have an unlikely ambassador – a teenager from Hong Kong

Etan Smallman, South China Morning Post, 03/08/2020

The dwindling community, which has only 100 practising members in Henan province, was established in AD600. After learning of their existence online, an 18-year-old schoolboy with no Jewish heritage went on a voyage of discovery.

Chinese American Rabbi Discusses Upcoming New Year

Chinese American Rabbi Discusses Upcoming New Year

Rich Tenorio, Jewish Boston, 01/21/2020

Jacqueline Mates-Muchin, the first Chinese American rabbi in the U.S., is looking forward to celebrating the Chinese New Year on Jan. 25.

The Sino-Judaic Institute

The Sino-Judaic Institute

Shekhiynah Lar, 09/24/2019

The Sino-Judaic Institute has been a pioneer in the field of Chinese-Jewish relations for over 30 years. We are a virtual institute, based in the United States, but with members the world over.

‘We Jews had nowhere to go’: Shanghailanders step into the spotlight to tell their stories

‘We Jews had nowhere to go’: Shanghailanders step into the spotlight to tell their stories

Gabriel Greschler, The J., 09/12/2019

As a 6-year-old Jewish girl in Berlin in 1939, Helga Silberberg was about to start a tumultuous journey.

Fostering Inclusion at Hillel

Fostering Inclusion at Hillel

Humans of Hillel, Hillel International, 09/03/2019

Humans of Hillel highlights the identities of Jewish college students. Learn from students about why Hillel is meaningful to their Jewish identities. 

Kaifeng Synagogue (former), Kaifeng, China.

Kaifeng Synagogue (former), Kaifeng, China.

Diarna Digital Heritage Mapping, Diarna, 08/01/2019

Strategically located south of the majestic Yellow River, Kaifeng, formerly known as Bianlang, was one of the seven ancient capitals of China.

Spring Festival Couplets (Chunlian)

Spring Festival Couplets (Chunlian)

Travel China Guide, Travel China Guide, 04/22/2019

Spring Festival Couplets, Chunlian in Chinese, is also known as Spring Couplets or Chinese New Year Couplets. It is the most common and important custom when celebrating Chinese New Year.

Cities of Ice

Cities of Ice

Dara Horn, Tablet, 04/19/2019

A dispatch from frozen Harbin, where Jews once flourished—and melted away

As An Asian Israeli, The Coronavirus Has Awakened Me to Our Racism

As An Asian Israeli, The Coronavirus Has Awakened Me to Our Racism

Amy Albertson, Jewish Journal, 04/02/2019

This is the first time in modern history that the Jewish people in Israel find themselves in a position of power. With this power comes great responsibility — the decision on how to treat minorities in our society. From my personal experience, Israel is missing the mark.