Bellamy Bellucci - The World Is Not Coming to Save You

Bellamy Bellucci is a sharp, self-aware Jewish activist who doesn’t shy away from calling herself “very insane” while asking some of the hardest questions facing our community today.In this episode, we learn about her incredible story straddling various identities - South-African, trans, Jewish, professional dancer, what can't she be? We discuss the wins & misses of Jewish activism, Bellamy's reflections on life post- Oct 7th and her recent Aliyah to Israel. Follow Bellamy Bellucci on Instagram @bellamybellucci Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda04:52 "I am a very insane person" 08:46 Bellamy's trans journey18:55 How Bellamy found Judaism26:49 On being a Jewish activist 33:06 What we have to fix within the Jewish community42:14 On how wealth affects Jewish life43:20 Does the conservative viewpoint on trans issues concern Bellamy? 50:42 Has Bellamy changed her mind on anything? 58:00 Bellamy's message to the Jewish people1:00:20 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination