Why is a Mikvah so important?
A Mikvah is not the same as a Baptistery at a Church. At a Church a person generally is immersed (or sprinkled) only at the time they acknowledge publicly belief in Messiah. A Mikvah on the other hand is used extensively at many times in the person life. It’s waters symbolize the waters of the Gan (Garden of) Eden, rebirth, and renewal. There are many times a Mikvah is used: • When a person accepts Messiah • When a person comes into a Biblical (Messianic) Lifestyle • At Lifecycle events like Bar/Bat Mitzvah, graduation, and marriage • To symbolize repentance (after doing T’shuvah) • In preparation for the High Holy Days (espically Yom Kippur) • After the birth of a child (women) • After niddah (monthly cycle – women) • When a former Gentile becomes a Jew (proselytizes) As you can see from the list above, this can be a very busy place. The rules for use are simple: • Schedule an appointment (women call Rabbinit D’vorah, men call Rabbi Gavri’el or Micha’el). • Bath thoroughly before arri
