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Explore the Jewish History of Shanghai Shanghai has a long Jewish history shaped by three waves of arrivals, from Middle Eastern business tycoons to refugees fleeing Nazi Europe. Shanghai was one of the few places that admitted Jewish refugees without visas, many settling in the Hongkou District. They established synagogues, schools, and active community institutions.
Today, visitors can explore this heritage through guided tours and visiting sites such as the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum and preserved neighborhood landmarks.
Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
The Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum was established in 2007 with the Ohel Moshe Synagogue as its core body. The museum tells the history of European Jewish refugees who came to Shanghai in the 1930s and 1940s to escape Nazi persecution, and shared woes with the Chinese people.
Shanghai Jewish Heritages Tour
Explore Jewish heritage in Shanghai with a guided visit to the Ohel Moshe Synagogue and the historic Jewish quarter in Hongkou District. See iconic Bund landmarks including the Peace Hotel and visit notable former Jewish residences and community institutions across the city.
Tour of Jewish Shanghai led by a Jewish History Expert
Enhance your trip to China by taking a tour illustrating the remarkable history of Jews in Shanghai. For one hundred years, from the 1850s, Middle Eastern Jews made an important cultural impact on the economy and development of Shanghai. Others found safe haven escaping Nazi persecution. Email: [email protected] EXPLORE |
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