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My Local Lulav (2025 Edition)

The more I write, the more likely it is you’ll notice a theme of how I moved around a lot for about 20 years. Perhaps I’ll focus on that at some point, just talk through the timeline of the adventures I’ve been fortunate to have and the places school, work, and life have taken me. Wherever I have been, I’ve tried to find familiarity while being open to how that place can change me, how I can learn and grow. That feels fancier than it is; usually, that has manifested by me trying a bunch of fun restaurants and breweries. It has also meant a lot of great hikes and other outdoor adventures. For today, I just want to focus on the walk I just finished. Well, I’ll focus on that shortly. Give me a minute to add context. Another throughline is my Jewish practice. All three words are important. It’s what I have chosen to do to explore and reflect how I connect with Judaism. [Note that I’m excluding walking alongside Amy on her conversion journey. We’re still building what our Jewish practices ...