Volunteer Mikveh Guides offer Jews of all backgrounds, and those becoming Jewish, a
spiritually transforming experience by facilitating ritual immersions.
Mayyim Hayyim has developed a thoughtful process for recruiting, selecting, training,
and supporting men and women to serve in this sacred role of witnessing immersions
and supporting visitors to the mikveh.
The Volunteer Mikveh Guide (Attendant) curriculum, Guide My Steps, has been adapted for use by other communities and is available only by participating in this training.
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Sunday - Tuesday, November 16-18, 2008
Start time: 3 pm, Sunday, November 16
End time: 12 pm, Tuesday November 18
Additional Session: For Professionals Supporting Volunteer
Mikveh Guides
Tuesday, November 18, 1-4 pm
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Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters Community Mikveh and Education Center, Newton, MA (map »)
• We strongly encourage at least two representatives from each community.
• Space is limited; please register early.
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Guide my steps training overview:
Volunteer Mikveh Guides witness immersions, serve as Jewish educators and welcome visitors, their friends
and family to the mikveh.
The training provides in-depth knowledge
and skills necessary to facilitate immersions and teaches about mikveh in a contemporary
way.
Required readings will be sent in advance of the seminar.
Participants will leave this training with:
- A copy of the new Guide My Steps Curriculum for Training Volunteer Mikveh Guides which includes:
• Core curriculum
• Teachers Guide and Coordinator
Module
• Readings Module
- Skills to witness immersions
and facilitate ceremonies for traditional and alternative immersions
- Familiarity
with:
• Biblical and Talmudic sources for mikveh
• The laws
and practice of Niddah (monthly immersions)
• Contemporary mikveh uses
(e.g. Healing / Celebration / Life Transition immersions)
- Networking
opportunities with representatives from other community mikvaot across North America
Session for professionals supporting volunteer mikveh guides:
This session will take place November 18, 1-4 pm.
Participants will leave this session with:
- Suggestions for how to facilitate Guide My Steps Training in their community
- Skills to recruit, select, and support Volunteer Mikveh Guides in their community
- Ongoing communication with Mayyim Hayyim regarding Mikveh Guide support
Registration information:
Early Deadline: September 2, 2008
- $180.00 per participant
- $120.00 per participant if two or more individuals associated with the same mikveh attend.
Deadline: October 27, 2008
- $195.00 per participant
- $136.00 per participant if two or more individuals associated with the same mikveh attend.
Fee includes:
- Guide My Steps Training and Curriculum
- The option to purchase additional copies for training in YOUR Community
- Lunch and dinner Sunday and Monday, lunch on Tuesday - Dietary laws will be observed
- Travel to and from hotel
- Travel and accommodations not included
Accommodations:
Rooms are available at the Newton Marriott for $159.00 per night (special conference rate). The hotel is
1.7 miles from Mayyim Hayyim.
Transportation will be provided between the hotel and Mayyim Hayyim at the
beginning and end of each day of training.
Hotel Reservation Deadline: October 26, 2008
Ask for the Mayyim Hayyim conference room block, reference #1-RSJYZ5.
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