Shi Lei of Kaifeng, China, a highly-acclaimed tour guide and lecturer, is returning to the U.S. for another Kulanu-Kaifeng Speaking Tour! The tour will run February 15th to March 7th, 2011. Here is Shi Lei’s current itinerary – please check our online calendar for the latest developments:

• Feb 15 – 92nd Street Y, NYC
• Feb 17 – Temple Sholom, Broomall, PA
• Feb 20 – Beth El Congregation, Harrisonburg, VA
• Feb 25 – Congregation Hakafa, Glencoe, IL
• Feb 27 – Congregation Hakafa, Glencoe, IL
• Mar 1 –   Cal State Northridge, Los Angeles, CA
• Mar 6 –  Temple Beth Abraham, Oakland, CA

Please help us fill in the gaps! If you are interested in learning more about how to bring Shi Lei to your synagogue, JCC, university, or Asian studies group, read the full announcement here, and fill out our online inquiry form. This is a great opportunity for collaboration with several co-sponsors.

Check out the Kulanu-Kaifeng slideshow at kulanu.phanfare.com to begin learning about the past and present of the Jewish community of Kaifeng, China. For more about the Jews of Kaifeng, see the China community page on the Kulanu website at kulanu.org/china.