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Jack Weinberg's avatar

Wow! Very brave indeed. Like Abraham at 75(?). But he took an entire entourage with him & Sarah. Don’t know the Hebrew for what we want to express. So here goes: best wishes, travel safely. May you find peace & fulfillment at every turn. Much love Sharon & Jack

Alden Solovy's avatar

Thanks. It feels right. I think you might mean b'hatzlacha (בהצלחה)ת "success" or "luck," also implying overcoming challenges through perseverance. Love to you and Sharon. (And please forgive my failure to respond to your last few notes.)

Friendzy's avatar

🤟

Marian Morgan's avatar

Very exciting! So freeing to let go of stuff and see what calls you. Although it seems like you have a very nice agenda for now. Happy trails!

Alden Solovy's avatar

Thanks. Lots to look forward to.

Alan J Goldberg (Maggid Avi J)'s avatar

Be the journey, Alden. Safe travels.

Alden Solovy's avatar

Amen. And thanks.

Karen Hoffman's avatar

I’m excited for you - especially that your loved ones think of it as a “brave” choice over any other type of choice some may consider it. My husband and I are getting to embark on a similar nomadic year and super excited about it. I look forward to reading about your nomadic and growth experiences. Enjoy every moment!

Alden Solovy's avatar

Awesome. You, too. Enjoy the adventure.

Rebecca Einstein Schorr's avatar

This makes good sense, both practically and creatively. May you be blessed on this newest leg of the journey.

Alden Solovy's avatar

Thanks, my friend. Blessings to you and yours.

Rabbi Loren Sykes's avatar

B'Hatzlaha on your adventure! I look forward to reading all about it!

Alden Solovy's avatar

Thanks. Stay tuned to this station...

Rabbi Anita Silvert's avatar

Alden, I honestly don't think I could do what you've done. It's not just the rabbinic school, which I applaud heartily. It's the giving up of a permanent address someplace. And remember, There is always an extra bedroom here in Northbrook. Safe travels my friend.

Alden Solovy's avatar

Thanks. Sending love and blessings back atya. I'll see you on my next visit.

Phyllis Levy's avatar

And of course, בהצלחה בדרכך!

Phyllis Levy's avatar

Alden, as we texted earlier, I’ll be in Fairbanks late July. Will you be there then?

Phyllis Levy's avatar

Awesome - I’ll be in Fairbanks 7/27-29 with a wonderful Ayelet (Jewish tour company) cruise to Alaska - ending up at Denali, then Fairbanks. Love to learn a bit about Jewish life there. Might you be available a bit?

Alden Solovy's avatar

I know Ayelet and reached out to them. Sounds like a great trip.

Alden Solovy's avatar

I will. June and July,

Janet Guptill's avatar

Eager to hear those crucial insights worth carrying with you while you travel so light!

Alden Solovy's avatar

Stay tuned to this Substack!

E L's avatar

How exciting look forward to following your adventures

Alden Solovy's avatar

Thanks, More to come...

Nancy Roucher's avatar

Bravo!!! Enjoy your adventures!

Jillene Moore's avatar

Beautiful. Enjoy!!! 🙏

Alden Solovy's avatar

I appreciate it.

Sherry Weinberger's avatar

Mazal Tov on being so brave to take the next steps that you know are the right ones for you…even if it is hard and others might disapprove. Staying true to who you are what you need, to follow your own path is really important at this time in your life!

Alden Solovy's avatar

Agreed! Thanks.

Rosa Borg's avatar

Nesia tova on this next step in life's journey.