Appeal for the Jews of China
The Kaifeng Jewish community traces its origins to Persian exiles who traveled the Silk Road approximately 2,000 years ago. Today, around 500 Kaifeng Jews are pursuing immigration to Israel — and the ICEJ is helping bring them home.
During medieval times, the Kaifeng Jewish community in China peaked at roughly 5,000 members with established religious institutions. Today, around 500 Kaifeng Jews remain — many now enrolled in Hebrew language and religious studies programs and pursuing immigration to Israel.
The first Kaifeng Jewish family to make Aliyah in recent times was sponsored by the Christian Embassy. The ICEJ is helping cover flights for these families, with support including a $25,000 donation from the ICEJ-Taiwan branch. Your gift helps sponsor the return of a Kaifeng Jewish family to the land of their ancestors after 2,000 years of exile.