What is Mikvah?

Mikvah is a most precious and beautiful mitzva (Torah precept).

There, enveloped by its living waters and immersed in its sanctity, one is transformed to a state of spiritual purity, reaffirming the cycle of life.

Perhaps you have never been to a Mikvah and would like to know what to expect. Come join us now for a Mikvah tour. Look around. Ask questions. Then, if you are a married woman, experience it for yourself at a Mikvah near you.

Let's go...

A Mikvah can be built in just about any structure. Often an entire, separate building is constructed to make the observance of this Mitzvah as comfortable and convenient as possible.

Knock, knock?

Have a seat in the comfortably appointed waiting room. An attendant will be with you momentarily. Your privacy is primary here.

The attendant arrives to accompany you to an available preparation room.

Let's go inside?

Cleanliness is paramount in properly fulfilling the Mitzvah of Mikvah. A special room has been equipped and furnished to allow the utmost comfort and ease in preparing for immersion.

Fresh towels, disposable slippers, robe, soap, shampoo, nail clippers and all the other essentials are provided.

There is a shower provided for the last step before immersion. A final shower allows you to rinse off and comb through and enter the Mikvah wet, as Halacha (Jewish Law) states.

The waters of the Mikvah are "Living Waters", coming from a natural source.

It is now time for the actual mitzvah of immersion.

The water is about chest high. You immerse, water covering every last hair. The mitzvah surrounds you. It is but a moment, yet you sense the holiness here.

Come up and recite the blessing. Now the mitzvah is complete. You are renewed and reborn in a spiritual way unlike any other.

If you would like to locate the Mikvah nearest you, please check our Mikvah directory.

Please note that each Mikvah runs on a different schedule, some by appointment, others open daily. Please call the number listed at the Mikvah of your choice to verify hours.

Please note that this brief overview is in no way a substitution for in depth instruction of the complete laws of Family Purity. Please contact us for more information!