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🌏 Jewish Journeys to the Far East – China (🌐 Online)
📅 Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 AM – 2:00 AM CEST
📍 Location: Online
🌐 Organizer: Walnut Street Synagogue, Chelsea, MA
Languages: English
Registration & Info: Free – Hosted on Eventbrite
🏷️ Description:
Join Walnut Street Synagogue for the final session of their four-part virtual series exploring Jewish communities in the Far East. This session focuses on the rich and often-overlooked history of Jewish life in China, guided by Pablo Faivel Levinton. The talk will visit Kaifeng, Harbin, and Shanghai—three cities with deep Jewish roots—and provide insights into Jewish life in China today.
🎙️ Speaker:
Pablo Faivel Levinton, an Argentinian-born Yiddish speaker and YouTuber, currently pursuing his Master’s in China, shares stories and history from Jewish communities across remote corners of the world.
Topics: Jewish Diaspora, Kaifeng Jews, WWII Refugees, Harbin, Shanghai, Cultural History, China