named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Sustainability Projects
Provides "teach-a-man-to-fish" style support to help remote Jewish communities become viable and self-sustaining
Historical Preservation
Supports memorials, museums, and publications including the Hongkou Ghetto Memorial and the Jewish Historical Museum of Kaifeng
Support for Jewish Studies Programs
Funds academic programs at institutions including Shanghai International Studies University, Shandong University, and Peking University
Torah and Synagogue Support
Replaced storm-damaged Torah scrolls and funded structural improvements to synagogues in locations such as Yangon and New Delhi
Translation Projects
Funds translation of Jewish texts including the Encyclopedia Judaica into Chinese and works by Jonathan Goldstein
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
- Funding and production of educational materials on Jewish history in AsiaProduced free audio recordings featuring stories from the Jewish history of the Far East, making educational content accessible to a broader audience.
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Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
- Funding community development and religious infrastructure for remote Jewish communitiesProvides grants and direct support for religious and communal infrastructure, including replacing a storm-damaged Torah scroll in Yangon, Myanmar; structural enhancements to the Judah Hyam Synagogue in New Delhi; supporting the Bene Ephraim Community's buffalo project in India; and funding the translation of the Encyclopedia Judaica into Chinese.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Research and publication on Jewish-Asian historical connectionsAuthored and co-authored books, including "The Fugu Plan" and "Pepper, Silk & Ivory," which explore historical intersections between Jewish and Asian communities, with documented impact such as bestseller status in Japan.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5K
Contributions & grants$66212%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K88%
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expenses
Total expenses$2K
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balance sheet
Total assets$109K
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Net assets$109K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -31.4%
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Bernard Krisher Partner — Collaborated with Bernard Krisher on community development projects
- Center for Jewish Studies, Peking University Partner — Supported programs at the Center for Jewish Studies at Peking University
- Center for Jewish Studies, Shanghai Int’l Studies University Partner — Supported programs at the Center for Jewish Studies at Shanghai International Studies University
- Dr. Nathan Katz Partner — Partnered with Dr. Nathan Katz on educational and cultural initiatives
- Dr. Sam Gruber Partner — Collaborated with Dr. Sam Gruber on preservation projects for remote Jewish communities
- Ezekiel Malekar Partner — Partnered with Ezekiel Malekar on Jewish community initiatives in India
- Florida Int’l University Foundation Partner — Collaborated with the Florida International University Foundation on Jewish studies initiatives
- Jewish Communities of Cambodia Partner — Supported the Jewish Communities of Cambodia
- Jewish Communities of South Korea Partner — Supported the Jewish Communities of South Korea
- Jewish Historical Museum of Kaifeng Partner — Supported the Jewish Historical Museum of Kaifeng
- Jewish Studies Department, Shandong University Partner — Supported programs at the Jewish Studies Department at Shandong University
- Memorial to the Hongkou Ghetto, Shanghai Partner — Contributed to the Memorial to the Hongkou Ghetto in Shanghai
- PBS Partner — Advised PBS on content related to Jewish history in the Far East.
- Prof. Jonathan Goldstein Partner — Supported translation projects led by Prof. Jonathan Goldstein
- Prof. Pan Guang Partner — Collaborated with Prof. Pan Guang on Jewish studies and community projects in China
- Prof. Xu Xin Partner — Collaborated with Prof. Xu Xin on Jewish studies and cultural preservation in China
- Ralphy Jhirad Partner — Partnered with Ralphy Jhirad on initiatives supporting remote Jewish communities
- Sammy Samuels Partner — Partnered with Sammy Samuels on community-building efforts
- Schusterman Family Foundation Partner — Collaborated with the Schusterman Family Foundation on Jewish community initiatives
- Seth Kaplan Partner — Collaborated with Seth Kaplan on programs for remote Jewish communities
- Sino-Judaic Institute Partner — Partnered with the Sino-Judaic Institute on research and educational programs
- Siona Benjamin Partner — Supported publications on Jewish India by artist Siona Benjamin
- Sir Jacob Sassoon Charitable Trust Partner — Collaborated with the Sir Jacob Sassoon Charitable Trust on community projects
- The JDC Partner — Collaborated with The JDC (American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee) on community support programs
- The Mesorah Heritage Foundation Partner — Partnered with the Mesorah Heritage Foundation on heritage initiatives
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Capacity Building for Self-Sustainabilitymethodology: teach-a-man-to-fishBy building local capacity in remote Jewish communities, we enable long-term self-sufficiency, because externally dependent communities are less resilient and sustainable over time.
- Cultural Exchange and Public Educationmethodology: cultural_exchange_and_public_educationBy sharing little-known Jewish history through public talks, travel, media, and multilingual publishing, we foster broader understanding and engagement, because access to cultural narratives strengthens identity and connection across diasporas.