The Long Path Podcast EP 9 - Pluralizing The Jewish Conversation - Amy Albertson

The Long Path Podcast EP 9 - Pluralizing The Jewish Conversation - Amy Albertson

April 27, 2026 · 57 min · Season 1 · Episode 9

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Amy Albertson discusses her journey navigating Jewish identity in the diaspora, influenced by her interfaith background and experiences in Israel.

Identity, belonging, and what it means to be Jewish in the diaspora. In this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we sit down with Amy Albertson to explore her personal journey navigating Jewish identity after growing up in an interfaith family, spending six years living in Israel, and ultimately shaping her own relationship with Judaism. Amy shares how her background influenced the way she understands Jewish community, belonging, and connection to Israel. Her story reflects questions many Jews in the diaspora wrestle with today: How do we build meaningful Jewish identities outside of Israel? What role does Israel play in that identity? And how do interfaith backgrounds shape the way people engage with Judaism? Through her experiences, Amy offers a thoughtful perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing diaspora Jewish identity today. Topics discussed include: Growing up in an interfaith family and navigating Jewish identity• How living in Israel shaped her relationship with Judaism The role Israel plays in Jewish identity for diaspora Jews The evolving nature of Jewish belonging and community What Amy’s story reveals about the broader Jewish diaspora experienceThis…

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