Abstract: In contemporary American society, the concept of golem has long been beyond its original meaning, which highlights contemporary Jewish American writers' reflection on the issue concerning the construction of Jewish cultural identity. In The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, Michael Chabon represents his interpretation regarding the construction of Jewish cultural identity by exploring three different dimensions of golem: 1) using the Golem of Prague to embody the subjectivity of Jewish culture and Jewish American writers' cultural awareness and confidence, so as to build the foundation of Jewish cultural identity; 2) using American Escaper as a symbol of the modernization of Jewish culture, not only facilitating its development and progress, but also figuring out the proper strategy for and route to Jewish cultural identity; 3) using Golem Joseph as a symbol of Judaized American culture, indicating the shift in the pattern of American culture effected by Jewish culture and setting up the goal of accomplishing Jewish cultural identity. By exploring the significance of Jewish culture in American society, Chabon shows his concern with Jews' life in American society and offers his input for constructing contemporary Jewish American identity and defining the concept of Jewishness.

Key words: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, Michael Chabon, golem, construction of Jewish cultural identity