WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THE WATER IN A MIKVAH?
Water is the primary source of all living things. It has the power to purify, to restore and replenish life. A mikvah must be filled with living waters from a flowing source that has never been dormant, such as fresh spring water, rainwater, or even melted snow.The water is kept under strict hygienic control,cleaned daily and chlorinated. WHAT IS TAHARAS HAMISHPACHA, FAMILY SANCTITY? The Jewish marriage santifies husband and wife. Taharas Hamishpacha observance introduces times of separation and reunion as part of a cycle in married life. Separation begins with the onset of the menstrual flow. It is a time when the depth of the husband-wife relationship is expressed without physical intimacy. It is a period of anticipation and preparation for mikvah immersion. The reunion, which follows, holds the highest potential for sanctity in marriage. HOW DOES ONE PREPEARE FOR MIKVAH IMMERSION? Following one’s monthly menstruation, a woman counts seven “spotless” days. During this entire time, fr
