The daughter of a South Korean mother and a Jewish father grows up as one of the few school-aged Jews in Tacoma, Washington. On Shabbat, her family substitutes rice for unlocatable challah and kimchi, a Korean cabbage, for the bitter herbs on their Seder plate. Being the daughter of a mixed marriage causes some pain, especially when she visits Israel, where she feels like an outsider, even when she prays at synagogue or a holy place. In frustration, she tries to reject her Judaism, only to find this
impossible. Her surprising career choice ultimately leads her to the pinnacle of Jewish success.

Produced by The Braid/Jewish Women’s Theatre
USA, 2019
True story, Drama
English
6 minutes