Crowd of people on a rooftop terrace in an urban setting with tall buildings in the background.
A group of people gathered in a living room, sitting on sofas and chairs, engaged in reading or discussing. The room has a large window with curtains, a bookshelf with books and decorations, a TV, and a statue. There are lit candles on a coffee table
Four children standing with their eyes closed and hands covering their faces inside a room, some holding papers, participating in a ritual or prayer
A group of three young people smiling and posing together at a festive indoor location, with holiday decorations such as snowflake ornaments and colorful hanging circles, and a woman in the background.
Children and adults sitting closely together, listening to a person reading a colorful picture book in a cozy indoor setting.
Children gathered in a circle at a celebration or ceremony with men dressed as soldiers or officers and a man playing guitar. Some children are wearing yarmulkes. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with decorative lighting and artwork.
Children and an adult engaged in a craft activity at a table with colorful papers and art supplies.
A diverse group of people, including children and adults, sitting in an audience attending an event. The focus is on a young girl with long dark hair, holding a paper and a pen, and looking attentively toward the front.
A group of children and adults participating in a Jewish religious ceremony, with two men holding a cloth above their heads, inside a room with decorative walls and patterned carpet.
A group of people, including children and adults, are gathered indoors for a celebration. Some men are holding up a large white cloth or sheet, and people are taking pictures or videos. The room has decorative lighting and floral arrangements, and ma
Group of children and teenagers participating in a Jewish ceremony, with some wearing kippahs, gathered around a wooden ark containing a Torah scroll featuring colorful artwork of a tree, while an adult holds an open book and observes.
A group of children and adults at an indoor event, with one woman holding a microphone, surrounded by children smiling and chatting.
Group of people gathering around a table, looking at something together, with glasses, a bottle, and decorative items on the table.
A group of children and adults outdoors, with many of the children wearing colorful backpacks and some holding a sign with 'TOV!/טו' in front of a building with brick walls and iron window bars.
A large group of people, including children and adults, gathered outside a brick building with three floors for a celebration or gathering. Many are dressed in formal and semi-formal attire. The group is posing for a photo, with some seated and other
Outdoor party setup with a table of food including roasted chicken, vegetable platter, and drinks. The area is a sukkah decorated with yellow paper lanterns, and there are chairs and string lights.
Group of people gathered in a living room, smiling for a photo, with a table of food and drinks in front, and a large window with curtains behind them.
Group of children and teenagers at a bowling alley holding bowling pins and drinks, some wearing masks, smiling for the photo.
Group of seven young people sitting around a wooden table in a restaurant, with plates and drinks, smiling and looking at the camera.
People sitting on chairs and sofas inside a modern, well-lit conference room or seminar space with large windows, overlooking city buildings. They are attentively listening, some with cups and notebooks on tables, under hanging wicker light fixtures
Colorful rainbow-shaped cookies decorated with bright icing in pink, yellow, green, purple, and blue, arranged on a baking sheet.
A group of drag performers and children sitting on the floor in a room with large windows, engaged in a gathering or story session.
A person dressed in vibrant pink and purple flamboyant clothing, with a large fluffy pink and purple wig, sitting and reading a book to a group of children and adults in a bright, modern room with large windows, cityscape view, and assorted seating.
A group of children and adults gathered around a table decorating cookies with frosting and toppings in a cozy living room with a large TV, a sofa, and colorful pillows.
A woman dressed in a bright pink outfit with glittery boots, holding a children's book with animal illustrations, reads to a group of children in a modern indoor setting with large windows. The children sit on the floor and lounge on chairs, watching
Four children gathered around a table with supplies for decorating cookies, including bowls with marshmallows, candy, and chocolate. One girl holds a sign that reads 'Hannukkah Cookies Decorating.'
A group of children sitting on floor and chairs watching a person with bright pink hair reading a book, seated on a chair, in a room with large windows, plants, and bookshelf, with an adult woman taking a photo or recording.
A group of seven young teenagers, four boys and three girls, standing together holding a white flag with the bbyo logo. They are inside a building near an ice skating rink, with some wearing masks and casual winter clothing.
A group of children and an adult, possibly a rabbi, participating in a Jewish religious ceremony. The children are pulling a challah bread together during a Shabbat blessing, with a decorated curtain with a crown and menorah symbols in the background
Children and adults attending a presentation about diverse LGBTQ+ individuals, with a large projected image of five diverse people on the screen, and a rainbow flag visible on a table in the foreground.
Children and adults sitting and kneeling around a long, unrolled scroll with dense text, in a well-lit indoor space. Adults stand nearby, some taking photos or observing.
A group of people, including some wearing kippahs and one reading a book, gathered closely together, possibly engaged in prayer or study, in a room with wooden flooring and a window.
Four students standing on a wooden platform holding red T-shirts with Chinese characters and English text. They are in a room with large windows, a white screen or wall, and seating in the background.
A group of young students standing and speaking in front of an audience of seated adults in a modern indoor space with large windows showing fall foliage outside.
A menorah with lit candles on a colorful tablecloth, celebrating Hanukkah.
An outdoor backyard scene with a table set with disposable cups, plates, and utensils, surrounded by chairs and decorations including a stuffed animal and hanging lights, with a wooded fence and house in the background.
Colorful rainbow-shaped cookies with red, yellow, green, blue, purple, and pink icing, arranged on a baking sheet.
Group of teenagers and children enjoying a meal together around a dining table in a cozy, well-lit room.
A woman sitting on an orange chair appears to be engaging with children sitting on the floor in front of her. The children are holding bamboo sticks, possibly for a craft or activity. Other adults are standing or sitting in the background. The settin
People seated on tiered wooden benches and chairs, in a modern, well-lit indoor space with large windows and a staircase, watching an event or presentation.
A decorated outdoor patio space with string lights, hanging paper chain decorations, a table with a colorful tablecloth set with plates, cups, and food, and a large teddy bear sitting on a pink chair wearing a blue sports jersey. There are additional
People celebrating Hanukkah at a restaurant with menorah, candles, and colorful decorations, including papel picado skulls and a Star of David hanging decoration.
A lively gathering with a long table decorated for a celebration, people lighting candles, colorful skull and sugar skull decorations hang from the ceiling, and a bright sign reading 'Fabulous' is visible. The scene suggests a festive event, possibly
People gather around a table with dough and baking tools, preparing to make bread or pastry, in a cozy indoor setting with Chinese-inspired decor and a painting of a traditional village scene on the wall.
Group of children and adults making dough into small balls on a table, preparing to bake. The scene is in a cozy room with Asian decor artworks on the wall.
Three people smiling and posing for a photo, with a colorful background featuring letters and shapes.
People dancing in a circle at a Jewish celebration in a decorated indoor venue, with paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling.
A group of people celebrating at a party, lifting a young man sitting on a chair, who is smiling and holding a microphone. The room is decorated with paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling.
Group of children having a pizza party at a dining table with various sushi, pizza, and snacks.
A group of young people holding a black banner with Chinese and English text, standing inside a location decorated for a birthday celebration with a sign that says '5 Year of Magical Surprise.' They are smiling and posing together.
A group of children and teenagers holding a red banner at the Magic Kingdom, with a sign that reads '5 Year of Magical Service' in the background. The banner features the logos of BabyO and Kehilat Shanghai, with Chinese characters on it.
Three girls sitting on a brown leather bench in a bowling alley, two of them looking at a smartphone and one climbing onto the bench, all wearing casual clothes and blue bowling shoes. In the background, two men are holding bowling balls, and there a
A group of diverse people, including children and adults, gathered indoors for a celebration. They are posing together in front of a banner with a logo and the word 'bayo'. Some are sitting on a couch, others standing behind it. There are bookshelves
People dancing in a circle at a celebration, with some wearing yarmulkes, in a decorated room with paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling.
People dancing and holding hands in a circle at a festive celebration inside a room decorated with paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling.
People gathered on a colorful checkered blanket sharing snacks and enjoying a casual gathering indoors at night.
Group of people sitting on a blanket on the floor, sharing snacks, with various food items and snacks spread out in front of them. Some children and adults are reaching for the food, engaging in conversation. The setting appears to be casual, indoors
A group of people sitting on a blanket on the floor during a gathering, with snacks including crackers, chocolate candies, and various snack packages visible.
A group of people sitting on a checkered blue and green blanket on a floor, sharing snacks such as crackers, chocolate bars, and other sweets. The image shows their hands reaching for the food and some open snack packages.
A young girl with wet red hair is smiling and holding a cake with colorful candies and chocolate decorations. A two-tiered basket of apples is in the background, and she is sitting at a table with a paper plate of dessert.
People gathered outdoors at night, under decorative string lights and colorful paper garlands, at a social gathering or celebration.
A group of people, including children and adults, gathered together at an outdoor party or celebration at night. Some are smiling, posing for the camera, and holding plates or cups. The setting has string lights hanging above and a wooden fence in th
A group of people, including adults and children, gathered at an outdoor party at night, with string lights hanging above them, some smiling and posing for the camera.
A young boy with curly brown hair is sitting on the floor, wearing a blue Golden State Warriors basketball jersey and green shorts. He is holding a piece of chocolate cake on a white plate, which is decorated with colorful candies and chocolate. Behi
A young girl sitting on a plaid blanket holding a plate of various candies and chocolates, with snack items and candy packaging visible nearby. She has red hair and is wearing a dress with a teddy bear pattern. In the background, a woman is sitting o
A birthday cake decorated with marshmallows, colorful candies, pretzel sticks, and chocolate topping, placed on a plate and surrounded by marshmallows.
A man with glasses and a shaved head is looking at his phone while holding a lemon-shaped object. He is wearing a black T-shirt and orange shorts. The background shows a backyard or patio area with string lights, a wooden fence, a table with a colorf
Group of people, including drag performers and a young girl, sitting on a dark green sofa in a cafe or community space with wooden walls, a map of Africa artwork, and a person in the background holding papers.
A person dressed in a colorful, fairy-like costume with a blue tutu and platform shoes is standing on a small stage, gesturing with their hands. Two young girls are walking in front of the stage, holding hands. One girl is dressed in casual clothes,
A drag queen performer with platinum blonde hair, makeup, and a plaid blazer is sitting on a chair, reading a book to a group of children and adults in a brightly lit room with windows, plants, and chairs.
Group of drag performers and children seated indoors, engaging in a storytelling or reading activity in a well-lit room with large windows.
A group of children and adults gathered in a modern, well-lit indoor space, sitting and standing, some appear to be listening or watching a presentation or activity.
Group of children sitting on a wooden floor around a woman, who is preparing or packaging plants, with some children holding plants or flowers. A table with cups and snacks is in the background.

Our Community

Our Community

Our Community Our Community

  • Shabbat Dinners

    Shabbat Dinners

    Kehilat Shanghai organizes monthly Shabbat dinners in various locations around Shanghai, including at home Shabbats, and welcomes occasional guest speakers and visiting groups! Come for the challah, stay for the vibe.

  • Holidays

    Holidays

    Kehilat Shanghai invites Jewish leaders from around the world to lead us in Passover, High Holidays, and other holiday celebrations throughout the year. Our annual Shabbatakah party is a highlight of the year!

  • Life Cycle Events

    Life Cycle Events

    Bnei Mitzvah events held at the Shanghai Jewish Refugee Museum bring the whole community together to celebrate our children as they come of age.

  • Social Events

    Social Events

    Fun social gatherings like Kehilat Drinks, Quiz Nights, networking activities, and lectures bring our community together to get to know each other, have fun, and catch up.

  • Youth

    Youth

    BBYO Shanghai chapter offers social, cultural, and community-building activities for Jewish teens in Shanghai (ages 12-18). Our teens also attend regional teen retreats run by Asia Progressive Judaism (APJ).

  • Families

    Families

    PJ Library and PJ Our Way provide Jewish-themed books for children aged 0-12 to Jewish families living in Shanghai and other parts of China. Families can deepen their connection with their kids by reading together! In person activities for families with kids are held throughout the year.

  • Education

    Education

    From 2016-2022, we organized Tov, a twice a month Sunday education program featuring experiential learning for students ages 2-12, teen madrichim and adult learning. Students learned about Jewish culture, prepared for B'nei Mitzvah and strengthened their Jewish identities.

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