This is the complete text of Dr. Shein's report. The whole experience of teaching Jewish Studies to professors and graduate students from across China has been extraordinary.
Little things count for a lot in teaching.
So the willingness of everyone to xerox texts that we were using in class, make sure that the VCR was available,etc. Their similar willingness to get the things we needed for our concluding Passover Seder was also very helpful. Professor Xu Xin screened them well in terms of their genuine interest in Judaic Studies and their ability to participate in an English language seminar. The participants were eager to learn. They always asked intelligent questions.