Introduction [excerpt] Comparisons of Chinese and European Jewish customs, traditions, or observances do not explain the assimilation of Sephardic Chinese Jews by World War I. While a comparison would be intriguing, it goes beyond the scope of the research presented here. The purpose of my research is to examine the critical factors that explain their assimilation. Why China is the only country where the dominating culture almost completely absorbed Jewish identity is the question. My assumption is that Chinese...