Goodbye Shanghai - A Memoir

Sam's 17 years in Shanghai were marked by wars, regime changes, and shifting currencies. Amidst nationalism, his stateless family relied on their Russian Jewish heritage for survival. Through Sam's recollections and historical passion, we glimpse Shanghai's role as a refuge for Jews, illustrating its remarkable capacity as a haven amidst turmoil.

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About the Author: Sam Moshinsky
Born in Shanghai, Sam Moshinsky migrated to Melbourne, Australia, in November 1951, at the age of seventeen.He studied at the University of Melbourne where he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree, which led to a successful career as a chartered accountant. Later he became a financial executive, a professional director and an adviser on numerous corporate boards. Sam has also chaired the board of many Jewish organisations including the United Israel Appeal, Temple Beth Israel, the Jewish Museum of Australia and The Australian Jewish News.

In June 2000, Sam was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in recognition of his contributions to Jewish organisations and the general community.

Married to Ada Moshinsky Q.C. they have three sons, all of whom are married.
Since fully retiring in 2004, Sam has developed his creative side with a keen interest in filmmaking.
During his seventeen years in Shanghai, Sam experienced wars, changing regimes, different currencies and a variety of schools that reflected the evolving political landscape. In a world obsessed with conflicting nationalism, his family survived as stateless residents, neither beholden to, nor the responsibility of, any country. They were instead, sustained by their Russian Jewish culture and community.

Through Sam’s memories of early life and his love of history, we learn of Shanghai’s uniqueness as a home and haven to thousands of Jews over many centuries.

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