Shanghai Jewish CenterDecember 2011Kislev 5772One Community, Three Locations

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T h e L i g h t s o f C h a n u k a h

Synagogue: Our Synagogue is open to all. Services are conducted in a warm and joyous atmosphere enhanced by the special spirit of Chabad joy and songs.

Kindergarten – Preschool: We offer classes for children 15 months and above. For more information please email shanghaigan@yahoo.com or call 6278-0225 #224. For information on our Elementary Class please email sijs@chinajewish.org.

Hebrew School: We serve students ages 5 through Bar and Bat Mitzvah. For more information please contact Eliza Beringhause sjc_hebrewschool@yahoo.com.

Jewish Library: Located in the synagogue, The Judaica Library has books discussing Judaism in many Languages. Hebrew, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese etc. The library has books for adult and children.

Mikvah SPA: Our Mikvah Spa is busy as ever! To book a private appointment, please get in touch with Dina Greenberg at 13816124777.

Mini Market: Our Kosher Mini-Market has over 100 products imported from Israel and other countries, open Sunday to Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Restaurant and Catering: Lunch and dinner can be ordered for dine in or delivery. The four course meals are cooked fresh daily by an on-site chef under the supervision of Rabbi Shalom D. Greenberg.

Café Days: Sunday - Thursday Closed: Friday, Shabbat and Jewish Holidays.

Café Hours: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Delivery Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Address: Shang Mira Garden, Villa Number 1 (entrance from) 89South Shuicheng Road 水城南路89号美丽花园1号别墅

Telephone:Country Code:+86City Code:21Phone: 6278 0225

Synagogue: Our Synagogue is open to all. Prayers are done in a Chabad atmosphere with Sephardic melodies.

Shabat Meals and Services: Services are conducted with prayers in Hebrew and explanations in English. Children's services are available during the morning prayers.

Kosher Market: Offers a variety of imported products, wine, meat, and freshly baked goods.

Days: Sundays-Fridays

Closed: Shabat and Jewish Holidays

Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (except Fridays until 1:00 PM)

Delivery Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Library Reading Room: A perfect place to take a break from you busy schedule and read. We have books in many languages for all ages.

Directions:Subway Line 1 (Hanzhong Road Station), Line 2 (West Nanjing Road Station), and Line 7 (Changhua Road Station) is all 20 minutes away.

Address: 233 Wuding Road (near Changhua Road) 武定路 233 号（近昌化路）

Kang ding Lu

Wuding Lu

Changhua Lu

Taixing Lu

Intown Jewish Center (Jing'an Area)

Directions:Subway Line 10 (Shuicheng Road Station) is 5 minutes away.Hongqiao International Airport is approx 10 minutes away by car.

Shanghai Jewish Center (Hongqiao Area)

Synagogue: Our Synagogue is open to all. Children are welcome and encouraged to participate. Prayers are sincere and inspiring, enhanced by the special spirit of Chabad joy and songs.

Hebrew School: Boasts of a warm atmosphere, and a creative/innovative teaching styles that ensure students will be looking forward to coming back each week.

The Women's Circle: Led by Mrs. Nechamie Greenberg, the group meets a few times a year and is treated to lectures, workshops, and various hands-on activities.

Directions:Subway Line 7 (Huamu Road Station) is 23 minutes away.

Address: Vila Number 69, 2255 Luoshan Road罗山路 2255 号，维拉 69 号

Huamu Lu Inner Ring

Zhangjiang

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Telephone:Country Code:+86City Code:21Phone: 5878-2008

Telephone:Country Code:+86City Code:21Phone: 62557770

E-mail:intownsjc@chinajewish.org

E-mail:info@jewishpudong.com

E-mail:Info@chinajewish.org

Chabad of Pudong (Century Park Area)

Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, recalls the victory of a militarily weak but spiritually strong Jewish people over the mighty forces of a ruthless enemy that had overrun the Holy Land and threatened to engulf the land and its people in darkness. The miraculous victory - culminating with the dedication of the Sanctuary in Jerusalem and the rekindling of the Menorah which had been desecrated and extinguished by the enemy-has been celebrated annually ever since during these eight days of Chanukah. The lighting of the Chanukah Menorah has also become a symbol of triumph of freedom over oppression, of spirit over matter, of light over darkness...and of G-d's ever present Miracles.It is a timely and reassuring message, for the forces of darkness are ever present. Moreover, the danger does not come exclusively from outside; it often lurks close to home, in the form of insidious erosion of time-honored values and principles that are at the foundation of any decent human society. Needless to say, darkness is not chased away by brooms and sticks, but by illumination. Our sages said, "A little light expels a lot of darkness."Let us pray that the message of the Chanukah Lights will illuminate the everyday life of everyone personally, and of the society at large, for a brighter life in every respect, both materially and spiritually.Happy Chanukah!

Rabbi Shalom D. Greenberg

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photos Opening Celebration of the Intown Center

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Day of Learning in the Jewish Museum

Spa and Soul

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May they see much nachat from their baby, enjoy much health, happiness and long life.

Topaz and Amit Ben-Yehoshuaon their new baby Ori.

Sagi and Shani Cochavi on their new baby Noa.

David and Shlomit Entes on their new baby Daniel Shlomo.

Bar Mitzvah celebration of Vincent Wilmet

May you be a source of inspiration to your siblings, a source of much joy to your family and friends.

Wishing you a life filled with happiness and success.

Mazal Tov to...

BirthdaysNoam and Evan Bohgot December 3 6 Kislev 5769

Maya Ben-Yehoshua December 6 5 Kislev 5766

Shani Dana December 10 23 Kislev 5770

Maya Gestler December 23 16 Tevet 5771

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CHINESE CORNERTopic of the month: “I’m Jewish”. 我是犹太人。Wǒ shì Yóu tài rén.

The Jewish people believe in one G-d.犹太人只信一个上帝。

Yóu tài rén zhǐ xìn yi ge Shàng dì.

The Jewish people follow the teachings of the Torah.犹太人按托拉上的规矩办事。

Yóu tài rén àn tuō lā shàng de guī jǔ bàn shì.

The Jewish people don’t celebrate Christmas.犹太人不庆祝圣诞节。

Yóu tài rén bù qìng zhù Shèng dàn jié.

SCORE!!! GOAL!!! The weekly soccer games of the BOYS’ SOCCER LEAGUE

is going strong in its third year. Warm ups, skill practice and challenges are some of the things our kids enjoy each week. And of course, it’s a great time-out for parents too!

Soaking up the sun while hanging out on the field with their friends is not all there is to it. The dedicated coach, Elliot Gerstler, takes their training seriously and even engages the children in games with other teams who are sometimes older in age. And our kids do marvelously! It is one of the highlights of their games.

Jacques Sebban, father of Mikhael who has been wi th the league for t wo year s now, believes this is great exposure for

the children, as they are taught vicariously to learn how to be comfor table with their environment and relate with other kids. Aside from that, it is also a positive way in which children can release all their energy.

But it's not just the kids who are having fun on the f ield. While they are immersed in their game, the parents at the sidelines also enjoy a few hours of relaxed time, chatting and catching up with friends. For Philippe Masliah, father of Alex and Thomas, this is another thing to look forward to. The fact that the league is another opportunity to get together with the Jewish community makes i t a wor thwhile outdoor ac tivit y for the entire family.

Though some parents opt to take a more

a c t i v e r o l e i n t h e l e a g u e , t r a i n i n g a n d coaching the team, the fun element is the same for everyone. Families gather once a week, every Sunday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 in the morning at the Shanghai Soccer World, to come together and have a bit of fun under the sun!

To register your son, please contact Elliot Gerstler or Rabbi Shlomo Aouizerat.

Common phrases and sentences for the Jewish traveler in China Courtesy ofhttp://www.shifuchinese.com

The Jewish people celebrate Chanukah.犹太人过光明节。

Yóu tài rén guò guāng míng jié.

Judaism is the first monotheistic faith.犹太教开创了一神论。

Yóu tài jiào kāi chuàng le yī shén lùn.

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feature story

What is Shabbat? It is "an island in time" where tranquility, awareness,

family, Jewish identity, and truly restful sleep abound. "Imagine a day in which the world stands still, a time when you connect to your inner self, your family and G-d." This quote comes from the Chabad Jewish Center of Pudong, and it is a beautiful and accurate description of the Shabbat experience. The amazing part is, it's actually what many people experience Shabbat to be. The experience is special enough that Jewish families are dedicated

to keeping it week after week, and month after month.

Weekly and Monthly

At the Chabad Jewish Center of Pudong, you can find weekly Shabbat services and meals that are open to the public (a reservation in advance is appreciated). The attendees are mostly guests or tourists, singles living in the area, or passers-by in search of that island in time; a place to renew their Jewish

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Rabbi Avraham and NechamieGreenberg and fami ly

Nechamie's famous chal lah before i t ' s popped into the ovenChabad Jewish Center of Pudong

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identity at the end of each busy week. At the Pudong Center, they participate in the prayer services and the Shabbat meal that comes afterwards.

But for most of the community, weekly Shabbat is an occasion that is celebrated at home. It is an important time of the week where the family can come together, invite friends over, and share a delicious meal with one another. In part, celebrating the mark where time for work comes to an end and time for true physical, emotional and spiritual rest begins.

Shabbat truly is a lot about family, whether it is your “Shanghai family”, or your biological family, as the Perez family from Pudong would gladly share with you! For Sharon and Reouven Perez, preparation for Shabbat begins as early as Wednesday, when Sharon does all the grocery shopping. Thursday is when most of the cooking is done, and Friday is when the children really know that Shabbat is almost here. It is then that they see Mommy popping in the yummy challah in the oven.

However, as special as the weekly celebration at home already is, there is something else the community members, especially the children, look forward to! This is the Pudong Family Friday Night Service. Once a month, the community gathers to

share their Shabbat experience with one another.

You can say that community is important not only for Shabbat but for Jewish life as a whole. There is a different kind of joy and validation that comes from celebrating something that you hold dear with others who feel the same way as you do. It is also as a community, that children learn about what it means to be Jewish. Not necessarily through formal teaching alone, but more importantly through example, through what they see happening around them.

For the Perez family, as well as the other families in the community, these are the more important reasons why they continue to look forward to the Family Friday Night services. It is not only a social event, it is a time to uphold why they love Shabbat, together as a community.

Community Shabbat is Fun

The Rabbi and his wife ensure that the community is always actively involved in each weekly and monthly Shabbat service. Last year, each

monthly Family Friday Night service had a special theme of food hailing from different locales. Members were encouraged to volunteer and take care of the Friday night meal, introducing to the rest of the community special Shabbat recipes they have from back home. Each month was a festival for the taste buds that everyone still fondly recalls.

This year the theme of "Jewish Super Heroes" is making the children especially happy. Children services are centered on a Jewish Super Hero. Stories and activities are prepared to keep the children entertained and excited to come back next time when they will know more about King David or Joseph with the colorful coat.

I Love Shabbat

There are a handful of reasons why Shabbat in general, and the Family Friday Night service in particular, is cherished by the community in Chabad Pudong. As Sharon puts it, "I love Shabbat because it is a time for family, whether you have one or not." And that family can be your relatives or the community in which you belong.

I love Shabbat...because it is a timefor family, whether you have one or not.

Sharon Perez

The Perez Family

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shanghai jewish museum

Every day at Ohel Moshe Synagogue, home of the Shanghai Jewish

Refugees Museum, I discover something different, whether it’s the way the light slants in through the windows in the morning, or how the acoustics are different at various times of day. It certainly is a privilege to work in an old building, especially one that has so many historical layers.

Yesterday, I ventured onto the third floor to do some exploring. The third floor, in its current reincarnation, is host to a temporary art exhibition. The artwork was donated by artists from Toronto, Canada about two years ago. The theme of the exhibition is to represent the historical friendship between the Chinese and the Jewish people. Many of the pieces use

Chinese materials with Jewish patterns or concepts, while others merge symbols from the two cultures to symbolize their shared history and similarities.

The exhibition as a whole truly manifests the theme. It is evident how each artist

Opening hours: Daily, 9 am – 5 pm

Address: 62 Changyang Rd., Shanghai

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Ticket price: 50 RMB

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Jeanine Buzali is a Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) Jewish Service Corps Fellow in Shanghai.

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The Third Floor Gallery: A Chinese-Jewish Cultural Experience

Text by Jeanine BuzaliPhotos by Rebecca Siegel

approached the theme in his or her own creative and individual way. The artists are Jewish and Chinese, sometimes collaborating with each other to produce a common piece that represents both cultures. Other times, the piece reflects an individual artists’ world view.

There are plans to change the exhibition early next year. So take advantage of the winter months, get a tour at Ohel Moshe, and spend some time with Chinese-Jewish art.

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classes/events

Adult Education The courses and classes are open to all, regardless of knowledge or affiliation.

Monthly Schedule

Date Time Topic Language Instructor Location

The second Tuesday of every month 12:30 - 1:30 PM Jewish Professionals

Lunch & Learn English

English

Guest Speakers.Monitor: Rabbi Avraham Greenberg

At the Bristol Associates Shanghai Offices1518 Minsheng Road, Pudong, Building A, Floor 10, Room # 1004. ( 民生路 1518 号 )

The first Monday of every month 8:00 - 9:00 PM Ladies' Learning

Group – Débat Délice French Anael Aouizerat Intown Jewish Center

Last Thursday of every month 7:30 - 9:00PM Challah for Michal Dina Greenberg The home of Dina Greenberg

Weekly Schedule

Date Time Topic Language Instructor Location

Tuesday 1:15 - 2:30 PM Ladies' Learning Group English Dina Greenberg Shanghai Jewish Center

Monday 8:30 - 9:30PM Talmud Class for Beginners Hebrewעברית Rabbi Shalom Greenberg Shanghai Jewish Center

Thursday 7:30 - 8:15 Tefillin Club English Rabbi Avraham GreenbergThe Perez’s office, Address: 60 Mudan Rd. (corner Pujian Rd.) Dong chen Bldg. Suite 1903 (19th floor).

Wednesday8:00 - 9:00 PM8:00 - 9:00 PM8:00 - 9:00 PM

Cours Paracha de la Semaineפרשת השבועThe Tanya; Finding Inner Peace

FrenchעבריתEnglish

Rabbi Shlomo AouizeratRabbi Shalom GreenbergRabbi Avraham Greenberg

Intown Jewish CenterShanghai Jewish CenterChabad Jewish Center - Pudong

Shabbat9:00 - 10:00 AM9:15 - 10:00 AM4:15 - 4:45 PM

Weekly Torah StudyWeekly Torah StudyThe 39 Melachot: An In-Depth Class on the Prohibition of Work on Shabbat

EnglishEnglishEnglish

Rabbi Shalom GreenbergRabbi Avraham GreenbergRabbi Shalom Greenberg

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