Shanghai's progressive Jewish community
 
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Our Mission

Kehilat Shanghai's purpose is to ensure that Jewish people from all backgrounds feel at home in Shanghai today and for generations to come, and to celebrate Jewish culture and traditions in a progressive spirit.

You are all welcome and encouraged to join our community and attend our events.

Kehilat Shanghai is affiliated with and strongly supported by the WUPJ (World Union of Progressive Judaism) and its regional arms: The UPJ (The Union of Progressive Judaism) in Australia and APJ (Asia Progressive Judaism).

 
 

Our Impact

Over the past eight years Kehilat Shanghai has grown into a vibrant progressive Jewish community. Help us to continue our positive impact on the Jewish community of Shanghai by making a donation, becoming a member or a corporate sponsor.

 

9+

years serving shanghai jews

Kehilat Shanghai continues to provide a home for a diverse community of progressive Jews in Shanghai, through Jewish traditions, education, social opportunities, and religious services.

 

50+

students in tov! education

Our four classes offer experiential learning and activities for children ages 2-12, and student-teaching opportunities for post-B’nai Mitzvah teens. 

 
 

200+

community members

Our diverse community comprises young professionals, students, couples, and families with a variety of Jewish backgrounds, including interfaith partners.  

 
 

Memberships

Your membership in Kehilat Shanghai is critical to maintaining a vibrant, inclusive progressive Jewish community in Shanghai. Your Kehilat strives to provide Jewish activities, Jewish learning for children and adults, community support and outreach, and an egalitarian Jewish experience in Shanghai. Membership benefits include:

  • Free or discounted fees to Kehilat Shanghai events

  • Discounted tuition for Tov!, our Jewish education program

  • Recognition for your contribution in Kehilat Shanghai materials

  • Tax deductibility for US taxpayers

Click here to become a member

Kehilat means Community!

Thank you to everyone who has generously donated so far. Our drive is still ongoing so if you enjoy the Jewish programming and events Kehilat Shanghai hosts then please consider giving whatever amount you can. 🙏

Why:

To bring Rabbi Art Nemintoff and his wife, Leslie, to Shanghai to help strengthen our Kehilat Community and make it more sustainable.

Goals:

- $80,000 USD (about RMB 522,000) by March 31

- 100% participation rate from our members (any amount no matter how large or small will be greatly appreciated.)

Donation Matching:

Thanks to the generous support of Edith and Joel Pollack, Mark and Eddee Israel, and Joe Tatelbaum donations will be matched 1:1 up to $40,000.

Please help make our Kehilat even better! Scan the QR in the poster and donate today!

Thank you! 🙏

Please donate here to help rebuild Jewish life in Shanghai for today and tomorrow

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Community

Kehilat Shanghai is the city’s progressive Jewish community. We are a diverse, welcoming, multi-faceted community for liberal Jews living in and visiting Shanghai.

 
 
 
 

Our Programs

Over the past eight years Kehilat Shanghai has grown into a vibrant and welcoming progressive Jewish community. Through the dedication of our members we offer a variety of Jewish education programs, social clubs, community Shabbat dinners, professional networking opportunities, Jewish holiday services and celebrations and much more. Contact us for more information about the programs and services we offer.

 

Tov! education program

Sunday Education Program, twice per month. Experiential activities and learning for students ages 2-12, teen madrichim and adult learning "Tov Talks". Students learn Hebrew, prepare for B'nai Mitzvah and strengthen their Jewish identiies and sense of Jewish community.


PJ Library

PJ Library and PJ Our Way provide Jewish-themed children's books to members of our community, as well as Jewish families living in other parts of China. Families can grow their home library collections with these monthly deliveries!

Learn more about PJ library
 

celebrating shabbat

Kehilat Shanghai organizes regular Shabbat services and dinners in various locations around Shanghai, including a monthly home-hosted Family Shabbat, partnered events with our local Moishe House, and welcoming frequent guest speakers and visiting groups!

BBYO Shanghai and Teen Programming

BBYO Shanghai chapter offers monthly programs and opportunities for Jewish teens in Shanghai (ages 12-18), including social, cultural, and community-building activities. Our teens also participate in bi-annual regional teen retreats run by Asia Progressive Judaism (APJ), an opportunity to meet other Jewish teens living around Asia. 

Learn more about BBYO

Follow our BBYO China chapter on Instagram

jewish holidays

Kehilat Shanghai invites rabbis, cantors and other Jewish leaders from around the world to lead us in Passover, High Holidays, and other holiday celebrations throughout the year. We organize family-friendly celebrations for every major Jewish holiday.


Jewish Young Professionals Network

Networking, learning and social opportunities for young professionals living and working in Shanghai. Events include Shabbat dinners, lectures and speakers, and evenings out.



Social and Community Activities

Members and friends of our community enjoy meeting one another through social initiatives, such as the Scotch and Cigars club.

jewish shanghai

Jewish life in Shanghai dates back over 100 years, impacting the city's development and blueprint. We are humbled to bear the torch of our predecessors in keeping jewish tradition and culture alive in Shanghai today! We continue to shape China's Jewish history through active involvement with the local and expat community.

Learn more about Jewish Shanghai



 
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“This is a community with a wonderful future ahead of it and it was a pleasure to meet so many dedicated members during our visit.”

Rabbi Fred Morgan
Emeritus Senior Rabbi, Temple Beth Israel, Melbourne

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“I loved serving Kehilat Shanghai both for the High Holy Days of 2015 and 2016 but also for the Shavout Family Retreat in the spring of 2017.”

Rabbi David Wolfman
David S. Wolfman Consulting, The Human Side of Change

 
 

Participate

Visiting, transiting through or moving to Shanghai? Come and be a part of our community. Join us for any of our educational classes, community events, holiday services, social events or celebrations. We look forward to welcoming new members to the Kehilat Shanghai community.

 

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Explore our upcoming social, cultural and religious events.

membership & donations

Become an overseas member, donate to support our community or become a corporate sponsor.