
Mikveh - Wikipedia
A mikveh or mikvah (Hebrew: מִקְוֶה / מקווה, Modern: mīqve, Tiberian: mīqwe, pl. mikva'ot, mikvot, or (Ashkenazic) mikves, [1][2] lit., "a collection") is a bath used for ritual immersion in Judaism [3] to achieve ritual purity.
What Is A Mikveh? - My Jewish Learning
A mikveh (pronounced MICK-vuh, also spelled mikvah), is a Jewish ritual bath. Almost every Jewish community has at least one mikveh (you can search here for a traditional mikveh, or here for a non-Orthodox mikveh directory).
The Mikvah - Chabad.org
A mikvah (מִקְוֶה, also spelled mikveh) is a pool of water, in which Jewish people immerse to affect purity. It is most commonly used by women, as part of the niddah cycle, before she is reunited with her husband. The mikvah is also used by converts as they become Jewish.
Jewish Practices & Rituals: Mikveh - Jewish Virtual Library
Mikveh (Hebrew, מִקְוֶה), literally translated as a “collection” or “gathering,” is a pool or bath of clear water in which immersion renders ritually clean a person who has become ritually unclean.
The Mikveh’s Significance in Traditional Conversion
What is a Mikveh, According to Jewish Law? The mikveh must comply with a number of precise halachic [Jewish legal] qualifications. The mikveh must be built into the ground or the structure of the building. It must hold a minimum of 24 cubic feet of water–200 gallons.
Mikveh - Jewish Women's Archive
Jun 23, 2021 · The mikveh, or ritual bath, derived from ancient notions of purity and impurity. While the need for women to purify themselves after menstruation or childbirth was connected to ancient blood taboos, it remained a regular part of Jewish practice for centuries.
What to Expect at a Mikvah - Chabad.org
What Is a Mikvah? Who Uses a Mikvah? How Do I Contact a Mikvah? Does It Cost Money? Is Everyone Going to Stare at Me as I Pull into the Parking Lot? What Do I Need to Do in Advance? What Do I Bring With? What Should I Expect Once I Arrive? How Does the Actual Dip Happen? Is There a Blessing to Say? Is There a Special Way to Exit the Mikvah?
Take a Deep Dive into Mikvah Construction - Chabad.org
It is most commonly used by women when they conclude their period of niddah and by converts as they become Jewish. In this article, we’ll explore the most common type of mikvahs in use today. The word mikvah means “gathering” and refers to (rain)water that has gathered naturally.
San Antonio Community Mikvah - Mikvah.org - Mivtza Taharas …
What is a Mikvah? 210-492-1085. By Appointment. Chabad Of San Antonio. Rabbi Gershon Grossbaum. Bor Al Gabai Bor - Bor Geshomim Below The Immersion Pool - Chabad Minhag. …
Mikveh | Texts & Source Sheets from Torah, Talmud and Sefaria's …
The mikveh is a pool (literally, a “gathering”) of water from a natural source. While the Temples stood, to gain entry into the Temple, to partake of certain sacrifices, or for a couple to be intimate — among other reasons — Jews tried to maintain a status of ritual purity.