From China to SAR: Dr. Meng Yang Inspires 8th Grade Students

Students in the 8th grade had an amazing opportunity to hear from Dr. Meng Yang. Dr. Yang is a professor at Peking University in China and teaches two very popular courses on Jewish Culture and Civilization as well as the Yiddish language. Students learned that many Chinese people have never met a Jew although they tend to admire their perception of Jews being smart and successful. She appreciates this opportunity to portray different Jewish holidays, cultural influences, and community practices. It was fascinating to see some of the homework and projects her students created to display what they learned – including performing Israeli dancing, baking challah for 800(!) students, and taking a three-day motorcycle ride in China outlining the borders of Israel.