Dan Ben-Canaan, *Echoes of Harbin: Reflections on Space and Time of a Vanished Community in Manchuria*. London: Bloomsbury, 2024.

Send us Fan MailThis monograph examines Harbin, a Chinese city established by Russians in 1898, which became a melting pot for 38 different ethnic communities for more than 60 years. Notably, the Jewish community stood as the second largest among them. This book sheds light on various elements that shaped the Jewish experience in China, particularly in Harbin, providing a profound perspective on how a Jewish community flourished in a foreign environment while coexisting with other groups. Starting with the unique region of Manchuria that influenced Harbin, it unveils the lively and dynamic existence of a community in search of refuge, yet grappling with unrest and hostility, ultimately prompting them to seek safety elsewhere.