Sanctity Amidst the Shadows: The Quiet Heroism of Family and Mikveh During the Holocaust
Exploring how Jewish families upheld Taharat HaMishpacha and mikveh during the Holocaust, and how their quiet heroism helped rebuild Jewish life.
Tevillah on Seder Night: Navigating Sacred Time and Personal Practice
Pesach is a time of deep meaning, filled with ritual, family, and the retelling of our journey from Mitzrayim to Geula. But for many women, the rhythm of the holiday can intersect with another important rhythm, the mitzvah of tevillah. When mikveh night falls on or around the seder, it can raise both practical and emotional questions.
Between Sirens and Sacred Waters
When the war broke out over Shabbat, I wasn’t sure how we would even be able to open the mikvaot. Although it wasn’t technically my problem to solve, it weighed heavily on my mind. Somehow, I knew we would find a way. It just meant opening during our shifts and working around the sirens ensuring each mikvah had a safe room.
Drinking, Mikveh, and Managing Boundaries on Purim
What happens when mikveh night collides with drinking, seuda, and Purim revelry? Can you go to the mikveh after drinking? What if one spouse is intoxicated and not aware of boundaries when in niddah?
