Christopher Michaelson

Christopher Michaelson is a member and former board member of Temple Israel in Minneapolis and a professor of business ethics at the University of St. Thomas and New York University.

By Christopher Michaelson

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As a child, I shunned my Asian identity. As a Jewish adult, I embrace it

Learning about what makes Chinese and Jewish cultures different from each other made me appreciate both more deeply

By Christopher Michaelson Jun 23, 2022 | 5 min read

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Christopher Michaelson

By Christopher Michaelson

As a child, I shunned my Asian identity. As a Jewish adult, I embrace it

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