Although the Chinese government does not officially recognize Judaism as one of its country's religions, Jewish life in the ancient city of Kaifeng, China, thrived for centuries.

From cowboy life in Washington to yeshiva study in Israel: Uriah Lee, once Cormac, grew up in China unaware of a secret that would transform his identity and faith.

Five young women from the ancient Chinese Jewish community of Kaifeng arrived in Israel yesterday.

For the first time in nearly seven years, five twenty-something women from the ancient Chinese Jewish community of Kaifeng are set to arrive in Israel next Monday, to fulfill their dream of making Aliyah, with the help of Jerusalem-based nonprofit Shavei Israel.