- Mikveh - Wikipedia
A mikveh or Mikvah (Hebrew: מִקְוֶה מקווה, Modern: mīqve, Tiberian: mīqwe, pl mikva'ot, mikvot, or (Ashkenazic) mikves, [1][2] lit 'a collection') is a bath used for ritual immersion in Judaism [3] to achieve ritual purity
- The Mikvah - Chabad. org
What Is a Mikvah? A mikvah (מִקְוֶה, also spelled mikveh) is a pool of water, in which Jewish people immerse to affect purity It is most commonly used by women, as part of the niddah cycle, before she is reunited with her husband The mikvah is also used by converts as they become Jewish
- What Is A Mikveh? - My Jewish Learning
Jewish law requires that one immerse in a mikveh as part of the process of conversion to Judaism It also requires women to immerse before getting married and when observing the laws of niddah (menstrual purity)
- What is Mikvah? - Mikvah. org - Mivtza Taharas Hamishpacha
Mikvah is a most precious and beautiful mitzva (Torah precept) There, enveloped by its living waters and immersed in its sanctity, one is transformed to a state of spiritual purity, reaffirming the cycle of life
- Mikvah | Ritual Bath, Immersion, Purification | Britannica
Mikvah, (“collection [of water]”), in Judaism, a pool of natural water in which one bathes for the restoration of ritual purity The Mishna (Jewish code of law) describes in elaborate detail the requirements for ritually proper water and for the quantity of water required for ritual cleansing
- What is a Mikvah - chabadofseattle. org
The word “Mikvah” means “gathering” or “collection” in Hebrew, denoting a collection of water to one place This is why a spring-fed pool, an ocean or a lake, as naturally occurring mikvah, may be used as such
- What is the purpose of a mikvah? - Bible Hub
The term “mikvah” (also spelled “mikveh”) comes from a Hebrew word meaning “a gathering” or “collection,” usually referring to a gathering of waters
- Mikvah Users Guide - ChabadCentral. org
IMMERSING IN A MIKVAH is a beautiful and intimate ritual for spiritual renewal In the tranquil waters of the Mikvah, the woman taps into her closeness with God — the source of life, purity, and holiness It is an auspicious time for personal prayers and meditation
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