“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. 
 

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.