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Ep 511: Habits of a Whole Heart
What does it mean to build community when you are part of a small minority, and how can that community change your life in return?
In this powerful episode of Habits of a Whole Heart, host Arnie Herz speaks with Esau Wanani, who grew up in a Jewish family in eastern Uganda and is now living in Princeton, New Jersey.
Esau shares a remarkable story of identity, resilience, and impact. Raised in a tight-knit Jewish community that made a meaningful difference in the lives of its neighbors through education, healthcare, and economic initiatives, he reflects on the pride and responsibility of carrying forward generations of Jewish life in Uganda.
From communal Passover celebrations that brought entire villages together, to life-changing experiences at Jewish summer camp in the United States, Esau’s journey takes a dramatic turn as he navigates political danger and ultimately finds refuge through the support of a global Jewish community.
Now embraced by a new community in Princeton, Esau’s story is a testament to the power of belonging, the strength of shared values, and the idea that community is not defined by geography, but by the people who show up when it matters most.
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