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Tag Archives: China
Countries Around the World Respond to the Holocaust
Journey of Conscience: Countries Around the World Respond to the Holocaust Lecture presented by Irene Shaland at the Maltz Museum on January 30 at 7:00PM Why do we tell stories? Is it to entertain: to capture the attention of the … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, China, Cuba, Europe, General, Holocaust, Jewish Story, Lecture, Scandinavia
Tagged China, History of Jews, Holocaust, jewish, Jewish beliefs, jewish book, Jewish community, Jewish genocide, jewish history, Jewish museum, Jewish people, Jewish religion, Jewish shoah, Jewish traditions, Judaism, lecture, lectures in Cleveland, synagogue, The shoah
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Free Lecture: “Travels in Jewish History” at Carnegie Investment Council
Join Irene Shaland, an internationally-published art and travel writer, educator, and lecturer, for a fascinating talk about her travels through Jewish history in Burma, India, China, Cuba, and Cambodia. Seeking Jewish narrative all over the world, Irene with her husband-photographer … Continue reading
In Search of a Jewish Story in China Lecture Presented at MJHNYC
The China Institute and Museum of Jewish Heritage, both of New York, celebrate the Chinese New Year with the Jewish Stories of China Irene Shaland was invited to present her popular lecture “In Search of a Jewish Story in China” … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, Books, Broadway, General, History, Lecture
Tagged China, Chinese history, history of the holocaust, Holocaust, jewish, jewish book, jewish traveler, travel china
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Irene Shaland presents her China lecture at Touro Law School
On April 21st, In conjunction with the Touro Law School’s co-sponsored conference in Shanghai, China, “Law & Society: The Jews of Shanghai,” Irene Shaland was invited to present her acclaimed lecture “In Search of a Jewish Story in China” … Continue reading
Posted in China, General, Jewish Story
Tagged China, Irene Shaland, lecture, University
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In Search of a Jewish Story in China Lecture Presented on Feb 25 at Mandel JCC
New chapter in China history. On February 25, Irene Shaland presented her popular lecture In Search of a Jewish Story in China at Mandel Jewish Community Center in Beachwood, Ohio. This lecture was sponsored by Lifelong Learning Institute and Mandel … Continue reading
Lecture at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
It was a hard day’s night this past Wednesday, September 3! Early afternoon we presented our Jewish stories of China for the Lifelong Learning institute and in the evening we headed to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. In conjunction … Continue reading
Origins of Buddhism in China
This is a short excerpt from Irene Shaland’s lecture presented on December 1, 2013 in Fort Lee, New Jersey. In this episode, Irene talks about the origins and development of Buddhism in China. View a short Video
How to discover China off the beaten track – where can you meet a real Emperor…
October 2012, Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Oh, well, maybe not the Emperor Puyi himself who is long gone – but his nephew, Aisin-Gioro Yuming. Persuaded by his royal family, Yuming has been studying traditional calligraphy and painting since his childhood. Presently, Mr. Yuming teaches calligraphy at … Continue reading
Posted in Art and Artists, China, Travel Tips
Tagged Asia, Beijing, calligraphy, China, Emperor, Forbidden City, travel
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How to discover China off the beaten track – what does it take to preserve Jewish identity if you are a Chinese Jew?
October 2012, Again – Kaifeng, China. We are at the oldest Jewish burial place in China – with Mr. Jin in front of his life-long project, his family memorial. Our new friend dedicated his life savings and his entire life … Continue reading
Posted in China, Jewish Story, Travel Tips
Tagged article, China, history, Jew, jewish, Jewish burial place, journey, Kaifeng, travel
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