Jewish Refugees in Shanghai during World War II

Did you know that Shanghai China became a destination for Jewish refugees escaping the Holocaust during WWII?

It may seem unusual but over 18,000 Jewish people took refuge in this city.

The welcoming people from the modern city of Shanghai, together with the Russian Jewish community that had been established a decade earlier, made the refugees' lives very comfortable.

However, when the Japanese occupied Shanghai in Protected content , the Nazis instructed Japanese troops to force the Jewish population in Shanghai to live in the Shanghai Ghetto. The Jewish population mostly left after the Japanese retreated from China and relocated to other countries. In Protected content , a Jewish Refugee Museum was established in Shanghai.

Kun Shi, City Director of Xiamen, China will speak about his friendship with a Jewish refugee who recently passed away, and the recent delegation trip to our Sister City of Xiamen, China.

After this riveting talk, we invite attendees to join us at P.F.Chang’s restaurant Protected content . Osprey Ave Sarasota, FL Protected content a networking social event afterwards at 6:15 PM.