In 1163, the Kaifeng Jews, who were economically prosperous thanks to the burgeoning Silk Road trade, constructed a synagogue to practice their faith and create a communal hub: they called it the 'Tem...

In 1163, the Kaifeng Jews, who were economically prosperous thanks to the burgeoning Silk Road trade, constructed a synagogue to practice their faith and create a communal hub: they called it the 'Temple Respecting the Scriptures of the Way.'