Taylor Stokes
Conversion and Affirmation, Interfaith

Cross the Bridge with Me

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My name is Taylor Stokes, now Tovah Ilona, and this year I had the honor of immersing at Mayyim Hayyim to mark my conversion to Judaism. This transformative experience was not just the culmination of my spiritual journey — it was the moment I felt truly at home in the Jewish community. In a time […]

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Mikveh Guides, National Network

Rising Tide Member Spotlight: ImmerseNYC

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This year, we are revisiting member spotlights about our Rising Tide Network members. These spotlights were previously featured on a separate Rising Tide website that is now a main section of this website. We’re excited to introduce our amazing members to you! Original post by Savannah Lipinski, Rising Tide Intern, 2022-2023 Rising Tide Intern ImmerseNYC is […]

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Healing

You Need Some Immersion

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by Jessica Alpert Before my surgery in March, I prepared in many ways. I sent emails. I wrapped up projects. I froze food. I finished putting together so many photo albums. I wrote letters to people and told them how I felt. Yes this may have been slightly dramatic but I was having open heart […]

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National Network

Rising Tide Member Spotlight: Mayim Rabim – Louis and Marilyn Hurwitz Community Mikveh

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This year, we are revisiting member spotlights about our Rising Tide Network members. These spotlights were previously featured on a separate Rising Tide website that is now a main section of this website. We’re excited to introduce our amazing members to you! Original post by Savannah Lipinski, Rising Tide Intern, 2022-2023 Rising Tide Intern Mayim Rabim […]

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National Network

Rising Tide Member Spotlight: MACoM

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This year, we are revisiting member spotlights about our Rising Tide Network members. These spotlights were previously featured on a separate Rising Tide website that is now a main section of this website. We’re excited to introduce our amazing members to you! by Michelle Day, MACoM Executive Director; original post by by Savannah Lipinski, 2021-2022 […]

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Accessibility and Inclusion, National Network

Rising Tide Member Spotlight: Rachel’s Well Community Mikvah

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This year, we are revisiting member spotlights about our Rising Tide Network members. These spotlights were previously featured on a separate Rising Tide website that is now a main section of this website. We’re excited to introduce our amazing members to you! Original post by by Sarah Panzer, 2021-2022 Rising Tide Intern Rachel’s Well Community […]

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Accessibility and Inclusion, Life Transitions

Trying on Mikveh

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By Maya Shwayder I grew up in a secular household and didn’t even know what mikveh was until college. I learned about mikveh from my more religious friends. I was curious, but never really had access, and friends had relayed to me some less-than-stellar experiences. As someone who didn’t really know what she was doing, […]

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Conversion and Affirmation, Healing, Life Transitions, Marriage and Relationships, Niddah, Parenting

Hineini: Here I Am, a Former Mikveh Dissenter and Bride (again) at 57

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by Nina B. Lichtenstein As a convert to Judaism, I have always said that “doing Jewish” is how my chosen identity anchored and deepened itself, and it has helped explain (to myself) why I embraced so fervently (relatively speaking) the laws of Shabbat, kashrut, and taharat ha-mishpacha (the laws of family purity). These three pillars […]

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