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To: SunkenCiv
'In the 1930s, Shanghai was the only place in the world to offer visa-free sanctuary to Jews fleeing Nazism — 20,000 ended up in Shanghai. In 1943, the Japanese restricted them to a one-square-mile area, which became known as Little Vienna.'

Historic Jewish Haven In Shanghai Faces Demolition
Nice photos

China’s Ancient Jewish Enclave

16 posted on 08/21/2011 6:54:20 PM PDT by Palter (Celebrate diversity .22, .223, .25, 9mm, .32 .357, 10mm, .44, .45, .500)
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To: Palter

Thanks Palter.


18 posted on 08/21/2011 7:56:22 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (Yes, as a matter of fact, it is that time again -- https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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