History of the Jews in Hong Kong

Jews are one of the oldest communities in Hong Kong, having first appe...

wikipedia - 16 Feb 2022
Jews are one of the oldest communities in Hong Kong, having first appeared in the city during British rule. The first Jews arrived in Hong Kong from various parts of the British Empire as merchants and colonial officials. Among the first wave, the Baghdadi Jews stood out especially, including representatives of the influential Sephardic families of Sassoon and Kadoorie. The construction of the Ohel Leah Synagogue in 1901 marked the beginning of a fully fledged religious life for the city's local Jews.

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Chabad.org - 27 Feb 2024
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The Times of Israel - 02 Oct 2023
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BBC.com - 04 Apr 2021
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The Times of Israel - 30 Jun 2022
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Hong Kong Stories: From Nathan Road to Kadoorie farm, the city's Jewish community has created a…

YP - 14 Jul 2019
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