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When guests visit Mayyim Hayyim, whether they come for an immersion, to support a friend or relative in their immersion, to celebrate a simcha (joyous event), participate in classes in our Education Center, or simply for a tour of our beautiful facility, we ask that they take a moment to write down their thoughts and/or feelings in our Guest Book. The Guest Book has become an inspirational record of Mayyim Hayyim's mission. Please read some of what our guests have said about their visits to Mayyim Hayyim!

The end of one journey and the beginning of another. Thank you.
-- Robert
 

Washed clean
Spiritually cleansed
In a new moment -
poised between what was and
what may yet be -
I am present, here and now.
Hineni
--Daniel, Lexington (immersing prior to Shabbat)

Dear Mayyim Hayyim,
Today marks an incredible moment in a long journey to Judaism. I feel embraced by this moment - the warm mikveh water, the warmth and support of all of you that surround me on this first day of mikveh immersions.
What an honor-both in this moment and now as a Jew. Thank you for this wonderful and beautiful space.
--Cyndi, Wellesley (immersing for conversion)

Today the Jewish people gained in strength as my dear sweet thoughtful friend became a Jew. I am grateful to all of you for creating this beautiful and sacred space in which to welcome and embrace her.
With love and gratitude,
--Amy, Wellesley (witnessed conversion)

I've waited so long to take this step. It has been wonderful and very special. My whole spirit is alive and renewed.
--Carol, Hudson (immersing for conversion)

Truly a "shehechiyanu moment" that I will always cherish. Thank you for creating a space where all are welcome. I am honored to be the first lesbian to immerse in these Mayyim Hayyim before my marriage.
Todah Rabbah v'shalom,
--Cindy, Worcester (immersing prior to a wedding)

This was something I could never have imagined - beautiful, relaxing, religious and harmonizing. Thank you for letting me experience Mayyim Hayyim, the living waters.
--Debra, Jamaica Plain (immersing in her ninth month of pregnancy)

It is a beautiful and blessed moment to share this beautiful mikveh as my daughter becomes a bride. I bless every mother everywhere with such a moment.
-- Ellen, Chestnut Hill (accompanying her daughter prior to wedding)

I loved the animal crackers before I went in the water.
--Olivia, Hopkinton (age 4 ½) (immersing for conversion)

I feel blessed and thankful that a dear friend was thoughtful enough to mention Mayyim Hayyim to me when I talked with him about a miscarriage. This ceremony was just what I needed for a new beginning.
Thank you,
--Michele, Newton (immersing after pregnancy loss)

Fabulous – can I come back in 5 minutes? Can I move in? Berni

What a spiritual experience I have had. Being a Jewish woman, 77 years of age, this is the first time I have visited a mikveh. It was wonderful!! With gratitude!! Phyllis

Wow, is all I can say. I was looking for something but found an entirely different thing. Thank you – Amy

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