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Kāifēng Sights

Kāifēng Synagogue

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Good for: ancient history, cultural discovery

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    • 59 Beitu Jie

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Lonely Planet review for Kāifēng Synagogue

Sadly, nothing remains of the synagogue except a well with an iron lid in the boiler room of the No 4 People's Hospital. The spirit of it lingers, however, in the name of the brick alley immediately south of the hospital – Jiaojing Hutong (教经胡同; Teaching the Scripture Alley).

 

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    Talking to descendant of Kaifeng Jews. Highlight of my trip.

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    Esther Guo Yan is a descendant of Kaifeng Jews, who moved from to Kaifeng via India in the Northern Song Dynasty around 1,000 years ago. She was formerly a Chinese teacher who now works full time at the Kaifeng Jewish History Memorial Center, to preserve and restore Jewish culture in the city. Listen to her stories on how her ancestors came to China, the current presence of Jews in Kaifeng, her sense of Jewish identity and her plans to restore the ancient synagogue buried under the ground. Just give her a call on her mobile - she is very passionate about her cause and eager to share her stories. Contact details: yisrael-kaifeng@hotmail.com (email); +86 137 8115 2704 (mobile). Address: 21 South Jiaojing Hutong 南教经胡同21号

    Good for: ancient history, cultural discovery

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