The Jewish Community

Hong Kong's Jewish community dating from the 1840s, comprises
families from various parts of the world and worships at three main
congregations. Daily services are held at the Ohel Leah Synagogue
(orthodox), and sabbath and festival services at the United Jewish
Congregation of Hong Kong (reform) both in Robinson Road, Hong Kong
Island. Daily services are also held at the Chabad Lubavitch based in the
Furama Hotel, Central.

The synagogue was built in 1901 on land given by Sir Jacob Sassoon and
his family and includes a Mikvah (ritual bath). There is also a Jewish
Cemetery, at Happy Valley.

The site adjoining the Ohel Leah Synagogue, now containing a residential
complex, also houses the Jewish Community Centre which serves all
three congregations. The Centre offers its 710 member families
supervised kosher dining and banquet, cultural and recreational facilities as
well as a specialist library covering all aspects of Judaica.

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