Mayyim Hayyim & The Well at TBE | Why Are Personal Jewish Rituals Important in a Modern World? (In Person)

Through text study and discussion with our clergy, discuss the meaning behind ritual and Jewish ritual—why rituals are important and what do they mean in our modern world? What are the rituals surrounding mikveh immersions and handwashings, and why are they significant? What are some traditional ceremonies surrounding the ritual of immersion before the High Holy Days?

This workshop is a part of our “Mikveh as a Spiritual Practice in Preparation for the High Holy Days” program. 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!

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.