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“I had my first radiation session today. …. The best
thing about the zap was the immersion ritual I did at
the mikveh the night before.
“I could never have imagined myself in [a mikveh]. But
here in Newton we have the grooviest, best, most
progressive, modern, feminist, but still kosher,
mikveh around. Rochelle and I did an immersion
before our wedding four years ago and found it both a
transformative and grounding experience. This time was
the same. The water is perfectly calibrated to surround
the body in its own temperature, so one can stand,
float, and do the three required immersions in some kind
of liquid kosher bliss. It was deep healing and left me
ready to move onto the radiation treatment.” Vicki,
April 2008
Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters Community Mikveh and Education Center opened its
doors on May 14, 2004 as a unique center for Jewish spirituality and learning.
Mayyim Hayyim reclaims the ancient tradition of mikveh and reinvents the rituals
of immersion to serve the needs of a diverse 21st century Jewish community.
Since our opening, we have provided more than 4,700 immersions to women, men,
girls, boys and infants—all marking transitional moments in their lives.
Mayyim Hayyim provides two sparkling, kosher pools (mikvaot) where Jews of all
backgrounds and descriptions can explore water as a source for
spiritual renewal and healing. Mayyim Hayyim offers three spacious
multi-purpose rooms for meetings, classes, and celebrations. Mayyim
Hayyim also houses an art gallery. Our
current exhibit,
“Like Ducks to Water.” featuring work by Nancy
Schön
is on display through
July 2008.
Mayyim Hayyim is handicapped accessible and provides ASL interpreters when
requested.
A mikveh, also spelled mikvah or miqve is a gathering of
living waters. These living waters are called mayim chayim, also spelled mayim hayim or mayim hayyim.
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