Mayyim Hayyim & The Well at TBE | Mikveh as a Spiritual Practice in Preparation for the High Holy Days (In Person Offsite)

As we prepare for the High Holy Days, we enter the sacred month of Elul, a time of deep spiritual preparation and self-reflection. Mikveh (the ritual of immersion in living water) offers us a special opportunity to reflect on who we are, who we want to be, and what we want to leave behind in the water as we enter the new year.

This special multi-part workshop, a unique collaboration between Mayyim Hayyim and The Well at Temple Beth Elohim, will help participants explore the ancient ritual of mikveh and its potential for personal transformation and meaning in their own lives. New this year, this series is open to both new and returning participants, with opportunities to participate in the whole series or to register in one or more of the workshops individually, depending on your interest in each workshop.

Open to all ages, genders and anyone curious who’s interested in learning more about the ritual of mikveh. While immersing in the waters at Mayyim Hayyim is reserved for those who are Jewish and those at the moment of conversion, the workshop and water based rituals are open to anyone of any faith background!

Please feel free to reach out to Hannah Richman Kearney, Rabbi Rachel Saphire, or Bev Klau at Mayyim Hayyim for a confidential conversation if you have any questions!

Schedule

• 6:00–7:30 pm | Session I: Mikveh 101 and Mayyim Hayyim Tour — At Mayyim Hayyim, tour the beautiful and welcoming mikveh spaces and learn about the tradition of Mikveh with expert Mayyim Hayyim educators while exploring both ancient and modern rituals surrounding water and transformation. This workshop is directed at those new to Mayyim Hayyim and the ritual of Mikveh, but those who are more familiar with the ritual are also welcome to attend!
• 7:30–8:00 pm | Vegetarian Dinner
• 8:00–9:00 pm | Session II: Mikveh 201: Mikveh At the High Holy Days — With Mayyim Hayyim Educators, dig deeper into the ritual and tradition of Mikveh at the time of the High Holy Days, exploring texts and traditions. This workshop is directed at those who wish to take a deeper dive into the ritual of Mikveh, and is strongly encouraged for any returning participants.

Click here to view all programs in the Mikveh as a Spiritual Practice in Preparation for the High Holy Days series.

Fee: Members: $50 for the entire series | Non-members: $150 for the entire series. There is also a $75 suggested donation to Mayyim Hayyim if you chose to immerse at the end of the program.

Registration: This event is available in person. Please click the appropriate purple bar above to register.

ReneWELL Elul Series is made possible by The Well at TBE. Find renewal this Elul as you prepare for the High Holy Days, a season where we prepare our souls for transformation.