Category Archives: Mikveh Training

How I Find My Center

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Written by Amy Chartock, National Programs Director                      Just when life can feel like it is spinning out of control, something magical happens and I feel centered once again.  Do tell, … Continue reading →

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Welcome, Cohort Seven!

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

Written by Sara Smolover, Interim Mikveh Center Coordinator     Celebration and tears marked the final Siyyum of their training on December 13th when 10 special women joined the community of Mikveh Guides at Mayyim Hayyim. It has been a pleasure and … Continue reading →

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A Public Service Announcement for the Mikveh World

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

Written by Carrie Bornstein, Acting Executive Director I’ve visited my fair share of mikvehs over the years, particularly as I’ve gotten more and more into the mikveh biz.  Coming to Mayyim Hayyim, I’ve become accustomed to a warm welcome, meaningful … Continue reading →

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Talking Mikveh in Jerusalem

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

Written by Aliza Kline This year, for my sabbatical in Israel, my family and I deliberately chose not to live in Jerusalem. My husband Bradley and I have both lived there for at least two years and we hoped for … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Reasons to Be a Volunteer Mikveh Guide

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

Written by Carrie Bornstein Shortly after Mayyim Hayyim opened in 2004, I remember the nervous excitement I felt opening the email inviting applications for volunteer Mikveh Guides.  “Would they accept me,” I thought?  “Do I have what it takes?” Incidentally, … Continue reading →

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No More Learner’s Permit

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Written by Carrie Bornstein I remember the first time I ever drove by myself. As soon as I got my license, the deal was that if I drove my father to the train station, I could use the car for … Continue reading →

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We’re Kvelling: A Mikveh in the Making

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

Written by Carrie Bornstein It’s not every day that a mikveh is born. So when a picture like this arrives in our inbox: you can bet it makes us smile.  ”Libi Eir” (Awakened Heart) at Beth Meyer Synagogue in Raleigh, … Continue reading →

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Training a Male Mikveh Guide: a reflection

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

As a Male Mikveh Guide you are about to embark on a marvelous journey through uncharted waters. You will become, with a little patients and practice, the “Mikveh Lady” for your male peers. During the first part of the training … Continue reading →

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