Jan 8, 2009

(Image: Dr. Alona Raucher-Sternfeld (a volunteer with SACH from Israel) helping out a Chinese baby. Credit: Jewish Exponent). Israel’s Save A Child’s Heart (SACH), which has been very active in helping people from around the world has recently made another stop within the Asian giant to help out citizens in need of medical attention. (Jewish...

Nov 15, 2008

(Hat Tip: IsRealli) After previously helping out children from Iraq and Kenya, it looks as if Israeli doctors from the Save A Child’s Heart foundation will be heading off towards the far east in order help out kids in China. (Haaretz) The Save A Child’s Heart medical team, comprising 15 members, said it would try to treat as many children as...

Oct 1, 2008

(Image: Chinese tourists preparing to visit Israel. Credit: Alsion Klayman of JTA) It looks like the kosher state in the middle east will now be entertaining guests from the far east as Israel is preparing for the first wave of travelers from China, many who have a fascination about Israelis (and their way of life). (Jewish Telegraphic Agency) At a...

Jun 28, 2008

With the 2008 Beijing Olympics quickly approaching this August, it looks like the Jewish state will be sending 38 athletes to represent Israel as it competes against the world. (Haaretz.com) Guy Starik yesterday became the 38th athlete who – assuming that nothing untoward happens between now and August 8 – will represent Israel at the Beijing 2008...

Jun 11, 2008

In an effort to keep the testimonies of the past from fading in the present, it looks as if a new database in Shanghai, China has been constructed which will help collect the stories of Jews who migrated there in order to escape the Holocaust. (Haaretz.com) Shanghai’s Jewish community celebrated the launch Friday of a database that will document the...

Apr 22, 2008

It looks as if China’s Jewish community was able to finally celebrate a wedding in an ancient synagogue that had been closed since the days of World War Two. (Haaretz.com) A glass was smashed, and a cheer went up. After months of careful negotiations with the Chinese government, Shanghai’s Jewish community celebrated a revival last month as a...

Apr 14, 2008

(Image: Section of books highlighting Jews’ businesses, Credit: Ronen Medzini via Ynet News) No matter where you go it seems that everyone has an opinion about Jewish people. Some are positive, some are not so positive. But when it comes to the Chinese, they seem to hold a special awe for the Jewish people. (Ynet News) Although the large majority of the...

Mar 31, 2008

It looks as if Israel’s previous tourism deal may be starting to pay off for as the rising Eastern power is opening its gates even more to encourage its own citizens to visit the holy land. (Jerusalem Post) The Tourism Ministry is seeking for tour guides in the Chinese language in preparation for the arrival of 15,000 tourists to Israel in 2008. Chinese...

Feb 2, 2008

While kosher food is slowly gaining popularity in the US, it ironically is becoming quite trendy in the far east. With the 2008 Olympics being hosted in Beijing, China this year, it looks as if a new restaurant has opened its doors to welcome Jewish and “kosher eating” travelers to feast within its walls. (Israel National News) A new kosher...

(Hat Tip: Israel National News) It looks as if two of the worlds largest nations (population wise) are finding themselves falling in love with Israeli kosher food. (AP Food Technology.com) “Our largest growth area for new business is China and India,” said Sichel. “And because of that we have offices there.” [...] Of the consumers buying...

Nov 13, 2007

Despite the fact that the 2008 Olympics are still many months away, China is leaving nothing to chance. In an effort to ensure that the event remains secure for all, China is asking their Israeli friends for advice in securing the Olympics from possible threats. (Jewish Telegraphic Agency) Israel will help Chinese security forces prepare for the 2008 Beijing...

Israel may soon have a new flood of visitors from the east exploring the tiny country! (Israel National News) Officials in Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni’s office said Saturday that Livni plans to sign an important tourism agreement during her trip to China. The agreement will make it easier for Chinese tour groups to visit Israel, they said. Although China and...