Monthly Archives: June 2011

Introducing Mikveh to Children

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

When I had heard that Mayyim Hayyim offered mikveh      experiences for elementary schoolers and b’nei/ b’not mitzvah, I must admit I was somewhat surprised, given the traditional associations of mikveh with sexuality.  But a recent experience made me change my … Continue reading →

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Niddah Anonymous: Keeping a Sacred Act Private

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

We were so excited about the new opening of Jerusalem Pita in Brookline.  We ventured out of our apartment in Cambridge with our 2.5 year old and 2 week old to taste what everyone was talking about.  While the dining … Continue reading →

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A Moment to Myself

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

Women go to the mikveh for many reasons. For most, it is seen as a monthly ritual to purify oneself in living waters, mayyim hayyim, after menstruation and preparation for physical reunification with a spouse. I think many women look … Continue reading →

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Immerse Yourself into Your Story

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

The Yahrzeit Candle March 29-30, 1997  It was 7:30 on the night before Easter Sunday, and I was about to light my first Yahrzeit candle. Lev Baesh gave this memorial light to me. Two and one-half years earlier after hearing … Continue reading →

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Shavu’ot: Witnessing a Conversion, Remembering Ruth

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

As a mikveh guide who volunteers regularly, I see the holidays in a way that I hadn’t before—while I have always known they mark time’s passage, celebrations, and events, when people come to the mikveh to immerse for a holiday, … Continue reading →

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Got It!

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

Inching our way down Commonwealth Ave, all I could think was, “We’re going to be late.” As I pulled into the parking lot just minutes before our scheduled arrival at 2:00 pm, my cell phone rang. One of the other … Continue reading →

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