Mikveh as a Spiritual Practice | Why Are Personal Jewish Rituals Important in a Modern World? (In Person)

Through text study and conversation with our clergy, we’ll explore the deeper meaning of Jewish ritual in our lives today. Why are rituals important, and what do they offer us in a modern world? When we perform a ritual, what do we hope it will “do”—for ourselves, for our community, or for our sense of the sacred? Together, we’ll reflect on the power and purpose of Jewish rituals, from ancient practices to personal experiences such as mikveh, and how they can bring wholeness, connection, and meaning into our daily lives.

This event will be followed by “Creating Your Own Water or Immersion Ritual” as well as an opportunity to eat a bring-your-own dinner.

Fee: Members: $50 for all sessions | Non-members: $150 for all sessions. For those choosing to immerse, there is also a fee of $72–$360, paid directly to Mayyim Hayyim.

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

This class is part of Mikveh as a Spiritual Practice in Preparation for the High Holy Days:

As we prepare for the High Holidays, 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. 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!

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