About Us
Reimagining the Mikveh for Modern Women
For millennia, the mikveh has been a cornerstone of Jewish life—a sacred space for reflection, renewal, and connection. Traditionally, it has symbolized the continuity of Jewish family life and offered spiritual solace to women across generations. Yet, for many, the mikveh today feels disconnected from its original purpose.
Negative experiences, outdated practices, and rigid expectations have left some women feeling alienated. Even deeply committed religious women may stop immersing due to discomfort, while non-religious women in Israel often view the mikveh as a state-imposed requirement for marriage, fostering resentment rather than connection.
This is where The Eden Center steps in—on a mission to restore the mikveh’s relevance and make it a welcoming, empowering space for women in the modern world.
Our Vision
At the heart of The Eden Center is a vision of the mikveh as more than a ritual space. We see it as a transformative hub for strengthening women, families, and communities.
Our goals include:
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Inclusive and welcoming—A place for women from all backgrounds.
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A resource for mental and physical health—Using the mikveh as a platform to raise awareness about health issues and provide access to support.
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Strengthening community connections—Turning the mikveh into a space where women can find communal support and resources.
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Promoting spiritual and personal growth—Encouraging women to create meaningful and empowering immersion experiences.
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A space for open dialogue—Amplifying women’s voices on intimacy, health, and well-being and advocating for open conversations on these topics.
Global Impact
Although rooted in Israel, The Eden Center’s initiatives resonate far beyond its borders. Through educational programs, workshops, and partnerships, we’ve touched the lives of tens of thousands of women across the globe.
By reimagining the mikveh, The Eden Center is leading a transformative movement—making this ancient institution a source of belonging, meaning, and renewal for every woman.
Join Us
We invite you to explore our website, learn about our programs, and become part of this transformative movement. Stay updated on our work by following us on social media or joining our mailing list. Together, we can shape a more meaningful mikveh experience for Jewish women everywhere.
A Word from The Director
The Eden Center was born out of over 20 years of research and a simple yet profound question:
How can the mikveh truly serve as an empowering resource for women?
Dr. Naomi Marmon Grumet, Founder and Executive Director of The Eden Center, I recognized that too often, the mikveh was a place of pain rather than solace. Women from all walks of life—more than 750,000 immersions annually in Israel alone—may encounter the mikveh during deeply personal and challenging moments, including fertility struggles, miscarriage, postpartum depression, or shifts in self-image.
Dr. Marmon Grumet shares:
"I asked myself: How, and where, are we able to hold those moments? What resources can we give women that can help them heal—spiritually, emotionally, and physically?
At The Eden Center, we are answering these questions by infusing our ancient tradition with contemporary relevance in line with the needs of today’s women. Our goal is to create a space of well-being, healing, and support—where every woman can feel seen, valued, and renewed."
Join us in transforming the mikveh experience.
Dr Naomi Marmon Grumet
Founder and Executive Director, The Eden Center
Meet The Team
Dr. Naomi Marmon Grumet
Founder and Director
Lanie Goldberger
Executive Administrator
Dalia Levenson
English Program Coordinator
Danielle Chaimovitz
Hebrew Program Coordinator
Dr. Judith Fogel
Program Coordinator, Kallah Teacher Training Courses
Dr. Dan Jacobson
Hatan Teacher Training Course Coordinator
Esti Sacher
Hebrew Kallah Teacher Course Facilitator/Halakha
Karen Miller Jackson
Podcaster
Course Facilitators & Lecturers
Jodi Wachpress
Senior Lecturer
Lizzie Rubin
Course Facilitator, Mikveh Attendant Training Program
Dr. Hagit Rodrigues Garcia
Mikveh Attendant Program Coordinator, Golan
Devorah Mittleman
Course Facilitator
Sapir Ben Dayan
Course Facilitator
Dr Sharon Grossman
Senior Lecturer
Our Board
Yardaena Osband
Chair of the Board
Ayala Levin-Kruss
Board Member
Bayla Samter
Board Member
Rachelle Lavi
Board Member
Adi Samson
Board Member
Tali Bassali
Board Member
Phyllis Butler Posy
Board Member
Gila Loike
Board Member
Ayelet Libson - Chair
Nicky Newfield - Chair
Idit Rubin - Chair
Jonny Shebson - Chair
Naomi Ansbacher
Abba Engelberg
Deena Glickman
Martina Hammelburger
Aviva Loberbaum
Leora Roth
Jordana Schoor
Joanna Shebson
Our Funders
The Greenberg Foundation
