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Amy Albertson

Jun 6, 2018, 11:12 PM

An open letter to Leo Messi: You just let hate win

Dear Mr. Messi, I want to address your recent decision to cancel your soccer match with Israel that was scheduled for this Saturday night. I'll admit, I'm not a huge soccer (or should I call it futbol?) fan. Sure, you can...

Apr 18, 2018, 1:39 PM

One Israeli experience I never want to have

Try to stand in silence for two full minutes. Focus on something important to you. Don’t fidget or cough, or hum to break the silence. How uncomfortable does it feel? Every year on Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day for Fallen...

Apr 12, 2018, 11:49 AM

This Yom Hashoah I will stop apologizing

As I walk through the streets on this surprisingly chilly night in Jerusalem a breeze blows Israeli flags and blue and white streamers that line the streets. You see, the irya (municipality) has already began putting up decorations for...

Mar 4, 2018, 3:35 PM

Wakanda and Israel: The struggle of two tribal homelands

This week I excitedly joined millions of others worldwide who went to see Marvel’s latest film, Black Panther, in movie theatres. Amazing special effects, great acting, an interesting and well-paced plot line, and surprisingly good character development, Black Panther...

About Me

Amy Albertson is a native California girl turned new Jerusalemite. An avid creator, marketer, and dog-mom, Amy is addicted to coffee, good-branding, and pop-culture, . You can find more from her on her YouTube channel, Amy & Israel.