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Jewish Life in China:
Tales from the Far East
Thursday, August 7
USA 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET
UK 8:00 pm / France 9:00 pm / Israel 10:00 pm
The talk will last approximately 90 minutes
About this talk
For many, it may come as a surprise to learn that China has a long and rich history of Jewish communities of diverse origins, shaped by several waves of settlement across different periods—some lasting for centuries, others only decades. Others may be aware of this history but have never had the opportunity to explore how these Jewish communities arrived, lived, and adapted in the Asian giant.
In this talk, we will explore the three cities with the most significant historical Jewish presence in China: Kaifeng, where a Jewish community was established in the Middle Ages and whose descendants still live today; Harbin, where Russian Jews formed a community in the early 20th century and lived and worked around the Trans-Siberian Railway; and Shanghai, which became a refuge for tens of thousands of European Jews fleeing the Nazis during World War II.
In addition, we will look at what Jewish life is like in China today, where the community is made up mostly of diaspora Jews, Israeli citizens, and native Sino-Jews.
About Pablo
Pablo Faivel Levinton was born in Argentina, where he earned a degree in Economics. After working in the energy sector, he grew tired of the routine and decided to pursue a new challenge by enrolling in a master's program in Beijing, China, where he lived for three years.
As a passionate traveler and advocate for Jewish culture, Pablo has studied Yiddish and Mandarin since his youth and traveled extensively, engaging with local Jewish communities wherever he goes. He runs the popular YouTube channel "Un Topo por el Mundo" (A mole around the World) dedicated to exploring distant places around the world where Jewish communities exist or once existed. In regular episodes blending English, Spanish, Yiddish, and Mandarin, he shares his journeys and adventures with more than 345,000 subscribers.
RECORDING INFORMATION
This talk will be recorded and shared with registrants the day after.
It will be available for 3 days, and 7 days for members.
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You will be asked to select one of these options:
General admission - $18
Supported admission - $9
Sponsor this talk - $36
With your contribution you will also be donating to Moishe House Beijing. A Moishe House is a place where young adults in
their 20s come together and create vibrant Jewish communities.
