Shanghai Jewish History
Jewish life in Shanghai dates back to the beginning of the 19th century,
but virtually disappeared following World War II.

To explore the fascinating history
of this community click here

 

Jewish Refugees Museum
 

The Ohel Moshe Synagogue (Móxi Huětáng),

Chángyáng Lů 62, Hóngkou

tel. 021-6512-6669

 

Built in 1927 by the Ashkenazi Synagogue of Shanghai, it no longer serves as a synagogue, but as a museum devoted to the Jews in Shanghai.

 

Visitors are welcome on weekdays from 9am to 4:30pm.

Entrance Fee: 50 RMB

Groups 10 or more 40 RMB

Students 10 RMB

 

 

Tours of Jewish Shanghai
 

The best way to visit the historic sites is on the wonderful "Tour of Jewish Shanghai" conducted by appointment with Dvir Bar-Gal

 

The tour usually start at the Peace hotel ( built by Sir Victor Sassoon) goes to Hongkou district (known as the Shanghai ghetto) visiting various places there include Ohel Moshe, monument and Chinese (former Jewish refugee) home and ending in the Childrens palace (Sir Kadoorie former home).

 

Tel:13002146702
shanghaijews@hotmail.com

www.shanghai-jews.com

 


 

Tours by Center Jewish Studies Shanghai

 

Visitors are welcome to visit the Center upon request in advance.
Staffs at CJSS can also provide assistance in making reservation or arrangement for an one-day tour of "Jewish Sites in Shanghai" with Hebrew/English-speaking guides, or scheduling a meeting, Seminar, or forum with the professors and graduate students at the Center.

Address:622/7 Huai Hai Road (M) Suite476 Shanghai 200020, China

Tel：86－21－63844022 or 53060606×2476 or 2470
 E-Mail：gpan@srcap.stc.sh.cn or gpan47@yahoo.com


 Website：www.cjss.org.cn