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
Oct 28
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
Oct 27
When Healing Meant Letting Go
I was 35 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer.
At the time, I had four little kids, ages six to one and a half. Overnight, we were thrown into a new world — genetics, surgery, chemo, and radiation.
Shalva Schneider
Oct 21
Dear Body, I'm Learning to Love You
At its core, Judaism teaches the concept of Tzelem Elokim—that every person is created in the image of the Divine. That means your body, exactly as it is right now, holds holiness.
Penina Epstein
Aug 17
Last Mikvah
After 27 years and over 600 immersions, my journey with the mikvah has become a tapestry of commitment, growth, and personal stories—shaping my marriage, identity, and spiritual life.
Devorah Zlochower
Jul 23
Postpartum and Niddah: Practical Strategies for Coping When Physical Touch is Absent
Balancing personal postpartum needs, the desire for physical support and the imposed lack of touch from one’s husband can be particularly challenging when dealing with the hormones and changes after birth.
Dr. Naomi Marmon Grumet
Jun 30