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North Korea Through
the Lens
North Korea through the lens of an Israeli photographer
In August, 2011, Michael Podberezin became the first Israeli to gain entrance to North Korea as a tourist on his Israeli passport. During his visit, he managed to capture some of the absurdity of life behind the curtain of the 38th parallel just months before the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il.
Hong Kong Heritage Project's Jewish Collection
The Kadoorie Family, Sephardi Jews who emigrated from Baghdad in 1880 to settle in the Far East, are synonymous with the development and fortunes of Hong Kong and Shanghai. In May 2007, Sir Michael Kadoorie founded the Hong Kong Heritage Project, a project aimed at preserving the community's history. More>
Replanting Roots in Shanghai
Architect of the Israel Pavilion, Haim Dotan, talks about what inspired him in his design, his personal connection to Shanghai, and how this project has brought him full circle to the city that sheltered his family. More>
Is There a Next Year in Bombay?
Robin Jeffrey speaks to co-director and producer, Jonas Pariente, on his new documentary, Next Year in Bombay. More>
Backpacking To Enlightenment
How one organization is reining in Israeli enthusiasm and spirit to use as a force for good in India. More>
Animating Jewish Chinese Relations
'A Jewish Girl in Shanghai' is the first Chinese animation film to address the subject of the Holocaust and tells the story of the Jews who fled Nazi-occupied Europe and found refuge in Shanghai.
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Jews in China: Historical & Personal Perspectives, Israel-Asia Center lecture at Yale University More>
Jewish Studies as a Vehicle for Promoting Closer Israel-China Ties, Interview with Prof. Xu Xin, Director of the Institute of Jewish Studies at Nanjing University More>
The challenges facing Chinese Studies in Israel, Chair, Dept. of East Asian Studies, theHebrew University, Prof. Gideon Shelach More>
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Stand With Us Israel Photo Exhibition at the Harbin Ice Festival
In cooperation with the Israel-Asia Center More>
Q&A with Teddy Kaufman, Chairman of the Association of Former Residents of China on life in China in 1948. More>
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