Author Bruce Feiler and Aliza Kline, Mayyim Hayyim’s Founding Executive Director By Deb Gaffin, Chief Executive Officer We are thrilled to share that Mayyim Hayyim is prominently featured in a new book by New York Times’ bestselling author Bruce Feiler: A Time to Gather: How Ritual Created the World—and How It Can Save Us. Over […]
Continue ReadingBy Sivan Piatigorsky-Roth, Mayyim Hayyim Rabbinic Intern, Hebrew College 2026 – 2027 I started my internship at Mayyim Hayyim having already been volunteering as a mikveh guide at Mayyim Hayyim for many years. The experience of being an intern here has really deepened my appreciation for all of the work that Mayyim Hayyim does. As […]
Continue ReadingBy Hannah Rothenberg, Mayyim Hayyim Intern As I look toward Tu B’Av (15th of Av) at the end of this month, I am thinking about mikveh. Not only because I am Mayyim Hayyim’s summer intern, but because it is a period of transition. The month of Av is most well known for Tisha B’Av (9th […]
Continue ReadingBy Yael Marans, Mayyim Hayyim Rabbinic Intern, Hebrew College 2026 – 2027 Sometimes, as a rabbinical student, I talk with my friends about the skills we feel we need, the skills we want to use now and that we believe will serve us as we become rabbis. Often, our conversations turn to an elusive, crucial […]
Continue ReadingBy Eliot Mohrmann (they/them), Mikveh Manager Happy Pride Month! While it has become cliche to say that “every month is Pride Month” when discussing the need for safe and inclusive spaces for queer folks like myself, I have found the sentiment to be absolutely true at Mayyim Hayyim. I am approaching my one year anniversary […]
Continue ReadingWe often celebrate the baby, but what about the parent? Jewish tradition offers equally profound support for the person who just gave birth. At Mayyim Hayyim, our “After Giving Birth” immersion ceremony is a vital part of how we support parents through the physical and emotional transitions of the postpartum journey. We are thrilled to share insights […]
Continue ReadingBy Bev Klau, Director of Programs and Partnerships Strong partnerships do more than share resources—they deepen impact, expand vision, and create possibilities neither institution could achieve alone. The growing collaboration between Mayyim Hayyim and Hebrew College reflects a shared commitment to meaningful Jewish learning, spiritual depth, and lived practice. Carol and Steve Targum recognize the […]
Continue ReadingBy Eliot Mohrmann (they/them) Mikveh Manager Greetings again from the “Wet Side” of Mayyim Hayyim. I have been in my role as Mikveh Manager for almost 6 months. It is an honor to ensure that all immersions are scheduled with Mikveh Guides and that the pool area is well stocked and beautifully maintained. There are […]
Continue ReadingGabrielle’s childhood Disney menorah. Welcome back to the Archive Deep Dive! As we approach Hanukkah in our final Deep Dive of the year, I find myself reflecting on the classic Hanukkah song “Light One Candle” and what we can do so that we “don’t let the light go out.” How have we as an organization […]
Continue ReadingBy Aki Yonekawa, Manager of Rising Tide As we head into the month of Kislev, I think about the history of mikveh as a nighttime ritual. When I do mikveh education – especially with kids – I like to make a point of differentiating between something that is a secret and something that is private. […]
Continue ReadingA few weeks ago, at the mikveh, we were able to offer a guest from Buenos Aires a copy of our seven pre-immersion kavanot, intentions, in their first language – Spanish. Had Hebrew been their first language, we would be able to offer that, too. We’ve worked with multiple different community groups and individuals to […]
Continue ReadingHello, and welcome back to the Archive Deep Dive! It has been an eventful time here at Mayyim Hayyim with both the High Holy Days and the archives project. Outside of my archival duties, I am a Mikveh Guide at Mayyim Hayyim, and my experiences as a Mikveh Guide have given me a deeper understanding […]
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Mark the new year with an immersion.
