Moments of Emotion and Transformation- An Attendant's Perspective
As a Mikvah attendant, I have witnessed many moments of deep emotion and transformation. But one evening stands out with particular tenderness — when I had the honor of guiding a woman, a friend, through her Mikvah immersion following a hysterectomy due to breast cancer.
Meira Albert
1 day ago
When a Companion Takes Their Leave
For many years, one of my most personal companions was the mikvah. It arrived in my life when I was young and newly married — a little nervous, a little unsure, clutching a towel and a sense that I was stepping into something ancient and intimate.
Susana Gershuny
2 days ago
🌸 5 Things You Can Ask the Balanit for a More Comfortable Mikveh Experience
For many women, immersing in the mikveh is one of the most private and spiritual moments of the month, a time for reflection, renewal, and connection.
Yet, even in such a sacred space, it’s not only allowed but essential to advocate for your comfort and sense of dignity.
A Meeting with the King on the Night of His Coronation.
But as the time drew near, I pushed these fair arguments out of my head and just took it one step at a time. I cleaned myself in a halachic permitting manner, checked myself, walked out of the house (I left my children with my guests) and trekked to the Mikvah...
Ceita Wilhelm
Sep 20
Mikveh on Seder Night When It Falls on Motzei Shabbat
When the 1st night of Pesach coincides with Motzei Shabbat, it creates a unique confluence of halakhic and emotional considerations.
Eden Center
Apr 7
Mikveh and Megillah: Tevilla on the Night of Purim
When a woman’s mikveh night falls on Purim there are a few key considerations to balance both halachic and practical concerns.
The Eden Center
Mar 9