Israel's Chief Rabbi Advocates for China to Recognize Judaism

June 13, 2006

Source: IsraelNN.com

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On June 13, 2006 IsraelNN.com reported, "Chief Rabbi of the State of Israel and Rishon LeZion, Rabbi Shlomo Amar, urged China to extend official state recognition to Judaism. As of now, the Chinese state officially recognizes Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Taoism and Islam. In addition, the rabbi called upon China to restore a Shanghai synagogue, Ohel Rachel, which is currently used for government offices. Rabbi Amar said, 'I have come here to strengthen the community here, to aid spiritual growth, and to pray for the government to allow freedom of religion for the Jews.' Rabbi Amar made the comments during a trip to Shanghai this week."