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Sophia Kurtzig

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Sophia Kurtzig is a senior at National Cathedral School in Washington, DC. She was born and raised in China, where she was active in the Reform Jewish communities of Beijing and Shanghai and founded BBYO China. She is now co-president for her school’s Jewish Student Union and is on the board of her local BBYO chapter in Washington DC. Outside of Jewish activities, Sophia can be found on the volleyball and basketball courts, hanging out with her friends, listening to music, and going to as many concerts as possible. 

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Balancing Identities: If Hanukkah Harry and Elf on the Shelf Were From China

Sophia Kurtzig

Being Jewish, Chinese, and American has fed my aspiration to ensure that more non-traditional Jewish people feel comfortable with their identities.

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Jewish Women's Archive. "Sophia Kurtzig." (Viewed on December 8, 2024) <https://jwa.org/blog/author/kurtzig-sophia>.