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How Would You Interpret “Please Put Your Sister to Bed”?

Gilad Ehven — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:19:12 +0000

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Mihal Ehven — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:59:58 +0000

We had the great honor of having private time in our Rebbe’s office. It was more inspiring than I had anticipated.

Yechidus?

Gilad Ehven — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:45:27 +0000

Every Chossid yearns for Yechidus (a private, one-on-one meeting) with his Rebbe.

For now, a “private audience” with our Rebbe’s office will have to do.

We want (read, “need”) Moshiach now!

Back on the Train: Heading “Home”

Gilad Ehven — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:54:58 +0000

Island Hopper

Gilad Ehven — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:48:05 +0000

The trip from Liberty Island to Ellis Island is a bit more than a mere hop, especially in the tourism season.

In addition to the long lines to reboard the ferry, the punishing heat, and the not so rare local rudeness, we also had fatigue to contend with.

Sheina Shira was inconsolable at one point. Every time we walked, and especially in close proximity to crowds, she just melted down. Then it dawned on us – Down where she was (at knee level), the cute little short thing, down below the canopy of hot sweaty people – The heat and stagnant air must have been even worse than where our faces were!

So, we started the island hop (from Liberty to Ellis), with Sheina Shira on my shoulder. She was reminded how cute others think she is, as fellow crowd victims oo’d and ah’d over her. And I was reminded how much I like having a baby on my shoulder.

Manhattan Bus Tour

Mihal Ehven — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:59:47 +0000

This is the way to see the city! Great visibilty, personal tour guide, no walking, and 20 feet above (and out of reach of) the street vendors.

The Ehven’s Take Manhattan

Gilad Ehven — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:52:40 +0000

Wow! Manhattan!

Gilad Ehven — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:06:18 +0000

Our first view of Manhattan, excluding the Manhattan side of the Number 3 train run, unfolds before us as we emerge from the subway at the 42nd Street Station.

This is not just a big city! This is a different world!!

Going to Manhattan. Finally!

Gilad Ehven — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:03:20 +0000

New Jersey Excursion

Mihal Ehven — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:59:18 +0000

At risk to life and limb, the Ehven family rented a van and ventured out on the road.

First stop: Brighton Beach to pick up Aunt Gloria. (Thank G-d for GPS.)

Next stop: Tinton Falls, NJ! What a beautiful drive over the Verrazano Bridge and Staton Island! The entire route was lushly green and expansive.

We spent a fantastic day with cousins (and their sweet puppy), catching up and talking politics, of course. (These were Gilad’s relatives obviously.) Only nightfall forced us back on the road to Crown Heights.

Next time we’ll make every effort to get to Six Flags, Sabrina!

Seattle Reunion

Mihal Ehven — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:51:26 +0000

Friendships begun in Seattle were renewed in Boro Park! After catching up, meeting the newest neshamas (souls), and enjoying fantastic hospitality (and bagels); I realize that the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Ehven Fun on the Run: On the Bus to Boro Park

Gilad Ehven — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:00:16 +0000