Mayyim Hayyim is the brainchild of a group of Boston-area Jews, including acclaimed author Anita Diamant, who dreamed of a place that would serve Jews-by-choice in a more welcoming manner and become a communal center. "I want a mikveh that encourages the prayers of the heart in Jews of every denomination and description… a welcoming and inviting place from the minute anyone walks through the door….a place for laughter and mazel tovs...a center for study and celebration," writes Diamant.

Since the initial planning stages in 2001, Mayyim Hayyim has developed educational and spiritual resources for a wide range of mikveh uses including traditional monthly immersion, pre-wedding immersions, healing from illness or personal loss and many more creative purposes for reclaiming this ancient ritual.

Mayyim Hayyim is supported by the generosity of the Greater Boston community as well as national donors and foundations. Our board of directors set the vision for this growing organization.

Our Board of Directors includes:

Our staff includes: All our email addresses end with @mayyimhayyim.org, e.g. info@mayyimhayyim.org

Mayyim Hayyim is always looking for volunteers!  Learn More About Getting Involved!