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Time to leave, unfortunately. We could certainly use a few more weeks here (or at least days).

And while we are all looking forward to the near forgotton comforts of home, I think we are all acutely aware that we are giving up something prescious by living so far away from this place.

So before we leave, before we even have a chance to refer to this trip in the past tense, we resolve outloud, as well as in our hearts, to… Read more »»

The Shteebl Mikvah (on Empire Blvd, between Brooklyn Ave and New York Ave), feels like a bit of a mix between the quaint (and somewhat worn) “neighborhood mikvah” and the more styled “big city” mikvah we experienced at Mikvah Meir.

The space is definitely well used, but also includes one additional amenity: A shvitz (sauna)! Regrettably, the shvitz was out of service when we visited, but we still has a fine time here.

The Lefferts Mikvah (on Lefferts, between Albany and Troy), is probably the oldest of the Mikvahs we’ll be visiting. Or, perhaps, just the most used… Or, maybe, just the most casually cared for.

Most interior surfaces are a pleasing and relaxing blue color. The pleasant “homey” feel of the place makes up nicely for the occasional exposed pipe or worn surface. A real “neighborhood mikvah”!

Wow!

No, no, scratch that! Try, WOWWW!!!

We do indeed love those character filled “neighborhood mikvahs”, but this is something else! This is a space aged “big city” mikvah! (located on Kingston Ave, across the street from Kingston Pizza, BTW).

As we passed through the grand entryway (nice solid door in a new decorative facade), we were surprised at first to see a very limited space – A single hallway stretching ahead of us with a few doors along each of the long… Read more »»

The mikvah on 749 Eastern Parkway is the closest to our vacation rental, so it’s the one we’ve been visiting most often.

The water is warm and reasonably clean, addmission is only $1 per user per visit, and the facility is comfortable even when crowded.

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

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!

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