Who we are

Kehilat Shanghai is a diverse, inclusive and welcoming, multi-faceted lay-led community for progressive Jews and their families living in and visiting Shanghai. Come for the challah, stay for the vibes!

Mission Statement

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 Torah

Our torah was donated to our community in 2015 by Associação Religiosa Israelita (ARI) in Rio de Janeiro. The historic torah was smuggled out of Germany in 1939 by Siegfried Moses, a member of Berlin’s Wisenstrasse Synagogue. Moses carried the torah with him to Brazil, where it was used by ARI from 1942 until it was donated to Kehilat Shanghai.

Our Partners

Contact us

New to Shanghai? Coming through town? Get in touch! We can’t wait to welcome you to Kehilat Shanghai.