A Jewish community center in Taiwan Sky world news /
The Jeffrey D. Schwartz Jewish Community Center, named after its founder, was inaugurated less than a year ago in Taipei in the presence of Vice President Lai Ching-te and Mayor of Taipei Ko Wen-je, among others personalities.
The center is the first of its kind in Taiwan.
It includes a synagogue, a mikveh (ritual bath), a kosher restaurant, banquet halls.
There is also a kindergarten and a museum of Jewish art and antiquities.
According to community spokesman Glenn Leibowitz, who has lived in Taiwan for 30 years, the island has about 700 to 800 Jews. Thus, half are active members of the community involved in Shabbat meals and services, Jewish holidays and other events.
