China’s growing importance as a global power, as well as the country’s increasing connections — economically, culturally, educationally, and even diplomatically — with Israel makes this issue of Sh’ma an important read. Beyond the historical context , contributors to this issue examine the fundamentals propelling China’s interest in Jews and Israel today. Chinese are intrigued by Israel’s identity as a “start- up nation,” and they want to understand Jewish communal survival and the enormous role the Jewish people have played in business, science, and culture. The issue also examines the role China hopes to play in the Middle East.
Language
English
Pages
53
Format
Kindle Edition
Publisher
Sh'ma Institute
Release
November 30, 2013
China, Israel, and Judaism (Sh'ma Journal: Independent Thinking on Contemporary Judaism)
China’s growing importance as a global power, as well as the country’s increasing connections — economically, culturally, educationally, and even diplomatically — with Israel makes this issue of Sh’ma an important read. Beyond the historical context , contributors to this issue examine the fundamentals propelling China’s interest in Jews and Israel today. Chinese are intrigued by Israel’s identity as a “start- up nation,” and they want to understand Jewish communal survival and the enormous role the Jewish people have played in business, science, and culture. The issue also examines the role China hopes to play in the Middle East.