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Over 17,000 Jews found refuge in Shanghai, China during World War II. In this section, interviewees talk about the process of adopting and adjusting to the cultural traits and social patterns in the new country and detail their daily life in China. They describe the living conditions and explain how they were able to maintain their Jewish identity while in Shanghai and in the Hongkew Ghetto, established by the occupying Japanese authorities in 1943.  Jewish as well as secular education, and involvement in the youth Zionist organizations are discussed.

 

  • Language: Mandarin

  • Language: Mandarin

  • Language: Mandarin

  • Language: Mandarin

  • Language: Mandarin

    Eva reflects on the living conditions she had as a child living in Shanghai, China during the war and recalls her daily activities.

  • Language: Mandarin