"people of all walks of life who have information and knowledge especially about Harbin Jewish life, would come forward and assist us in providing related drawings, pictures and other information of substance, to further perfect and enrich the historical fragment of the life of Jews in China, for the benefit of continued writing of the epic of Chinese and Jewish friendship." ~ recent announcement in Harbin, China
A postcard of Harbin’s Main Shul
(photo credit: courtesy Dan Ben-Canaan)
"For the past several years the Harbin government has been looking for ways that will enhance the development of the city as a unique tourist destination. I welcome the Harbin government plans and this project with great enthusiasm. The restoration, reconstruction and renovation of the synagogue and the other buildings, as well as the new large square between them, will recreate a very large Jewish block here and will reinforce the unique and important historical Jewish existence in Harbin and its contribution to the development of the city." ~ Dan Ben-Canaan
