Introduction
A Bridge to the Outside World
He Chengwei 1
General Preface
The Dynamic Blending of Chinese and Western Culture in Modern
Shanghai
Xiong Yuezhi
Preface
Jackie Eldan
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When the Jewish People Opened the Door of the Oriental
Metropolis
1. Mark: A Nation''s Survival Tracks in Foreign Land
2. Identification: One Foot Indoors and the Other Outdoors
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Oriental Journey of the Jewish People
1. Arriving in Shanghai
2. Swarming in of European Refugees
3. Getting a Helping Hand in Danger
4. Benevolence of Dr. Feng Shah Ho
5. Plan of Sun Ke
6. Living Space
7. Hongkew Ghetto
8. Immigrant Organizations
9. Zionism in Shanghai
10. Political Strongmen in the Settlement 38
11. Warriors and Revolutionaries
12. Farewell, Shanghai
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Golden Age of Jewish Businessmen in Shanghai
1. Oriental Rothschild--the Sassoons
2. From a Gatekeeper to an Estate Tycoon--Silas Aaron Hardoon
3. Kingdom of Mechanical and Electrical Trading--Andersen, Meyer Co.
4. Rubber Magnate--Kadoorie
5. Ups and Downs of Arnhold Brothers Co., Ltd.
6. Founder of American International Assurance Co., Ltd. Start 69
7. Occupational Spectrum 73
8. Group Portrait of Bosses 75
9. Famous Jewish Shops 80
10. Jewish Company of Shanghai Volunteer Corps 84
11. Leading the Glamorous Lifestyle 86
12. Famous Skyscraper in the East--Sassoon House 88
13. Shanghai Grand View Garden--Aili Garden 89
14. Masterpiece of a Drunken Architect--Marble Palace
15. Quiet and Elegant Xanadu in the West Suburb--Sassoon Villa
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Life Records of Shanghai Jews
1. Birth, Berith Milah and BarBat Mitzvah
2. The Blessed--Jewish Marriage
3. Wedding Ceremonies
4. Eternal Sleep--Jewish Funeral
5. Keeping the Sabbath
6. Jewish Festivals
7. Spiritual Leaders in the Community--Three Famous Rabbis
8. The Biggest Jewish Synagogue in the Far East--Ohel Rachel Synagogue
9. Religious Sanctuary from a Dream--Beth Aharon Synagogue
10. Spiritual Homeland of Jewish Refugees--Ohel Moishe Synagogue
11. Social Activities
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Cultural World under Brilliant Stars
1. Versatile Artists 120
2. Place for Jewish Cultural Activities--Shanghai Jewish Club
3. Cradle of Education for Jewish Children--Shanghai Jewish School
4. Jewish Newspapers,Periodicals and Journalists 126
5. Sinologist Compiling Deutsch-Chinesisches W6rterbuch --Erwin Reifler
6. Violinist with Numerous Students--Alfred Wittenberg 132
7. Painter Portraying Chinese Society--Friedrich Schiff
8. Female Inheritor of Freudianism--Fanny Gisela Halpern
9. Surprise for Einstein in the Far East
10. Broadcasting of "Nucleus" Lecture of Niels Bohr on the Radio
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Jewish Culture and Contemporary Shanghai
1. CJCS in Shanghai
2. Revisiting Hometown
3. New Jewish Community
4. Seizing New Commercial Opportunities
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Appendix
1. Memorabilia
2. Landmark Guide