Haga, Uziel of Boston. Sepher Ha’brith Ha’chadash im Ha’nahar Sambatyon Be’medinath China [on the life and customs of the Jews of China]

(AMERICAN-CHINESE JUDAICA)

M. Zederbaum

Pietrokov

1911

Unknown to Friedberg

Following a petition to U.S. President McKinley for a permit to tour China in order to research the roots and customs of the Chinese Jews, Uziel Haga accompanied the U.S. Armed Forces on an expedition in 1901. He wrote a comprehensive description of Chinese life and customs, including a prayer for recitation during the Seven Days of Mourning. The Author maintains that the Jews of Kaifeng in Honan Province are descendants of the exiled Ten Lost Tribes, especially the Tribe of Asher. The author was captured by the Boxers and died in prison after suffering tortures.