The whole entire world is a very narrow bridge, but the essential thing is not to make yourself afraid.
Rabbi Nachman of Breslov (1772-1810)
Today we crossed the bridge to Ellis Island.
Jeffrey and Nancy on the ferry to New Jersey.Pedaling through Jersey City.Our bike route from the ferry.National Park Police checkpoint.L to R: Jeffrey, Joey, Jerry Willis (Public Affairs Officer for the Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island National Monument).The bridge, heretofore (for us) a Forbidden Zone.L to R: Joey, Jeffrey, NancyMid-bridge we reached what we calculated to be the 16,000 mile (25,750 km) mark.
For the entire journey, from April 2011 until today, we did not let ourselves be afraid.
L to R: Joey, JeffreyOn the ferry back to Manhattan. Nancy: “What an amazing welcome Jeffrey and Joey got from the National Park Service. It truly was a day to remember.”
congratulations on completing your incredible ride , your dedication is inspiring, it is even more special that Nancy joined you ! Well done , what a remarkable achievement
Congratulations, Jeffrey and Nancy! You were one of the few to cross that bridge, and hopefully, not the last, in pursuit of making this world a better place. It has been a privilege to follow your journey. Thank you for all you do!
Congratulations on finishing the Ride and gratitude for all the goodwill that you’ve spread regarding refugees and asylum seekers, Jeff! HRF has been so lucky to have had you as an ambassador for 16,000 miles!
Thanks Jeffrey — I got in Rabbi Nachman originally from reading Wiesel’s “Souls on Fire; Portraits and Legends of Hasidic Masters” (to my thinking, arguably his best book — I read maybe fifteen, starting, obviously, with “Night,” and corresponded with him just a bit), so we must talk of that sort of thing, as well as your work, next we meet. I should mention that I sent this on to several friends, conceivably to spur further conversations or associations. — Happy triking! — Andrew
Ride for Human Rights 
It was a day to remember! What a warm welcome 🙏 Jeffrey received. Renews one’s faith
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congratulations on completing your incredible ride , your dedication is inspiring, it is even more special that Nancy joined you ! Well done , what a remarkable achievement
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Congratulations, Jeffrey and Nancy! You were one of the few to cross that bridge, and hopefully, not the last, in pursuit of making this world a better place. It has been a privilege to follow your journey. Thank you for all you do!
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Congratulations on finishing the Ride and gratitude for all the goodwill that you’ve spread regarding refugees and asylum seekers, Jeff! HRF has been so lucky to have had you as an ambassador for 16,000 miles!
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What a wonderful way to begin the day and Shabbat.
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Kol hakavod — impressive capstone to your remarkable journeys.
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Thanks Jeffrey — I got in Rabbi Nachman originally from reading Wiesel’s “Souls on Fire; Portraits and Legends of Hasidic Masters” (to my thinking, arguably his best book — I read maybe fifteen, starting, obviously, with “Night,” and corresponded with him just a bit), so we must talk of that sort of thing, as well as your work, next we meet. I should mention that I sent this on to several friends, conceivably to spur further conversations or associations. — Happy triking! — Andrew
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I agree totally with everything everyone has written to you and about you. I’m proud to be your friend!
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