Join the Heritage Center at The J and celebrate the extraordinary presence of Jews in China with “Kreplach & Dim Sum – Yes, there are Jews in China!” on May 2 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Through stories, photos, videos, and music, Robyn Helzner shares her enthusiasm for the ancient and modern Jewish communities of Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Kaifeng and traces their emergence as the fastest growing Jewish region in the world today. Helzner served as the cantor for the United Jewish Congregation of Hong Kong and officiated at the first bar mitzvah ever held in Beijing. She also leads Jewish heritage tours to China.
The cost is free, however, pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, visit TheJKC.org/china. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.
The program is presented in part by Beth Israel in San Diego, California, Congregation Ahavat Olam in Howell, New Jersey, Lake Success Jewish Center in Lake Success New York, Peninsula Sinai Congregation in Foster City, California, and Temple B’nai Israel in San Diego.
