Israel Though Chinese Eyes

Wednesday, November 17 at 7:00pm

Siegal College, 26500 Shaker Boulevard, Beachwood

with Professor Xu Xin, Dean of the Institute of Jewish Studies at Nanjing University, China, and President of the China Judaic Studies Association.

A special account of changes in the relations between China and Israel and the development of a new Chinese attitude towards Israel since 1949.

This program is free and open to the public. 
Registration is requested for all Fall Evening Programs.
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Reserve a preferred seat for this event with an $18 tax-deductible donation to Siegal College.

Special 3-Week Mini-Course

China and the Jews: Historical Ties and Contemporary Experiences

Dr. Lifsa Schachter, Professor Emeritus

Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30pm

December 1, 8, 15

Cost: $69

Explore surprising stories of Jewish life in China in a variety of times and cities with an emphasis on the contemporary story of the Chinese Jewish encounter.  Compare Chinese and Jewish challenges of balancing tradition and modernity and examine the perspectives that Chinese intellectuals have about affinities between their history and that of Jews.

Click here to register for "China and the Jews: Historical Ties and Contemporary Experiences," taught by Lifsa Schachter.