"I'm Not Half Anything:" Being Chinese & Jewish in America | Amy Albertson

In this engaging episode of "Can Jew Believe?," Amy Albertson shares her unique perspective as a Chinese-Jewish American woman, exploring her identity, experiences with antisemitism and anti-Asian hate, and the cultural nuances of being part of diverse communities. The conversation delves into the complexities of heritage, intersectionality, and the shared immigrant experience that shapes the Jewish and Asian communities.--Takeaways:- Amy Albertson emphasizes the importance of embracing her full identity as both Chinese and Jewish, rejecting the 'half' label.- Her experiences highlight the pervasive nature of antisemitism and anti-Asian hate, and the need for awareness and solidarity.- The discussion sheds light on the diverse origins of Jewish communities, including Asian Jewish histories along the Silk Road.- Food traditions like Chinese food on Christmas symbolize shared immigrant experiences and cultural adaptation.--Follow Amy: https://www.amyalbertson.com/https://www.instagram.com/theamyalbertson/https://www.facebook.com/amylalbertsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amyalbertson/https://x.com/theamyalbertson--Follow JLTV:https://facebook.com/jewishlifetvhttps://twitter.com/jewishlifetvhttps://instagram.com/jewishlifetvhttps://tiktok.com/@jltvtok--Follow Brad:https://facebook.com/bradpomerancehttps://twitter.com/bradpomerancehttps://instagram.com/bradpomeranceofficial