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Kallah Teacher Training Course Launches New Semester Today!

May 6th, 2024

The Kallah Teacher Training program, jointly organized by Merkos 302âs Shluchos Learning Center and Mikvah.org, is launching a new semester. Over six years, it has trained 250+ Kallah teachers, offering a comprehensive curriculum covering Halacha, Hashkafa, Chassidus, mental and emotional health, and all topics relevant to Kallah teaching. The 18-month course, open to Shluchos and Anash, leads to certification and aims to equip teachers with professionalism and sincerity, particularly in teaching Taharas Hamishpacha. With a diverse array of teachers and flexible study options, the course accommodates different schedules and lifestyles.

Chabad Toronto opens new main mikvah

April 3rd, 2024

The Gitta Ganz Mikvah has just opened in the main chabad shule serving the greater toronto area.

New Mikvah Dedicated in Georgetown

March 26th, 2024

Rabbi Avraham and Shulamis Holtzberg, the dynamic leaders of Chabad of Georgetown, welcomed guests from near and far to a spectacular Gala Dinner event celebrating the completion of their exquisite new mikvah.

New Mikvah Opens in Capital of Oregon

March 26th, 2024

The sparkling new mikvah is a milestone for the cityâs 1,500 or so Jews, said Fruma Perlstein, co-director with her husband, Rabbi Avrohom Perlstein, of the Chabad-Lubavitch of Salem Center for Jewish Life.

Over 130 Communities Unite in the Mikvah for Eretz Yisrael Initiative!

March 25th, 2024

The Mikvah for Eretz Yisrael Initiative, a collaboration between Mikvah.org and Mikvah USA, celebrates the engagement of over 130 communities worldwide in promoting the sacred Mitzvah of Mikvah. In response to recent events in Eretz Yisrael, communities have organized Mikvah events, choosing between receiving educational resources or co-sponsoring speakers. The initiative has garnered enthusiastic feedback, with participants expressing gratitude for the opportunity to learn and inspire others!

Launch of PURE Helpline!

March 18th, 2024

Mikvah.org introduces a new Taharas Hamishpacha Helpline, offering clarity and guidance for women on matters relating to Taharas Hamishpacha. Endorsed by Chabad Rabbonim, the helpline provides a woman-to-woman platform staffed by experienced Kallah Teachers, ensuring a welcoming environment for questions and assistance.

First Mikvah for Korea

April 8th, 2019

Historic: Dignitaries, Rabbis, and community members gathered for the grand opening of the first-ever mikvah on the Korean Peninsula.

Unique Mikvah for Korea

February 21st, 2019

The first Mikvah to be built in Seoul, South Korea, by Rabbi Osher and Mussy Litzman, combines Jewish values and Asian aesthetics.

A New Mikvah for Issaquah, Washington

October 30th, 2018

inaugurated by Mikvah USA and by the family of Rikki Farkash who passed away last year.

Mikvah In The Dominican Republic

December 27th, 2017

After years in the works, the islandâs Jews and tourists finally have a ritual bath

First Mikvah Built in the Poconos

November 27th, 2017

A groundbreaking ceremony took place for a new Mikvah on the grounds of Campus Ohr Menachem in the Poconos, the first in over a 50 mile radius.

Medieval Mikvah Found Near Marseille

November 27th, 2017

France - Two decades after the discovery of an ancient cellar near the French city of Marseille, local archaeologists said it is probably the remains of a mikvah, or Jewish ritual bath.

New Mikvah for Birodbidzhan

July 24th, 2017

For the first time ever in history, a Mikvah is now being built in the famous Yiddish speaking city of Birobidzhan, known as the Jewish Autonomy in Russiaâs Far East.

New Mikvah for Merrick, NY

July 10th, 2017

Small suburban Jewish community opens their own mikvah

New Mikvah Dedicated In Nigeria

February 16th, 2017

The very first Mikvah to be built in all of Western Africa has recently been completed and was dedicated in a gala event.

New Mikvah Opens in Karnataka, India

December 18th, 2016

A stunning new state of the art Mikvah has recently opened in Karnataka, southwest India, donated by Rabbi Meir Gutnick of Crown Heights.

Mikvah Is An Alternative Therapy

December 15th, 2016

The Mikvah made famous by TV personality Oprah Winfrey hosted an event presenting the practice as "alternative therapy."

Three New Mikvaos Open in Arkansas

November 13th, 2016

Chabad of Arkansas cut the ribbon to three beautiful brand new Mikvahs last Sunday, complementing the 7 acre campus serving the state's 10,000 Jews.

New Mikvah for Ulster County

August 9th, 2016

Chabad of Ulster County in Kingston, NY celebrated a groundbreaking for building the foundation to a new Mikvah.

New Mikvah Helps Revitalize Jewish Life in Quebec City

July 28th, 2016

Strengthening a small French-speaking community with a long history

New State of the Art Mikvah

July 25th, 2016

A new state-of-the art Mikvah, built by the local community and the city's first in over 150 years, was opened in Omsk, Siberia

New State of the Art Mikvah for Moscow

July 16th, 2016

A new state of the art Mikvah, one of the most beautiful in the world, was dedicated at a celebration event in Moscow.

New Mikvah Opens in Rhinebeck New York

June 1st, 2016

The Jewish communities of Rhinebeck in Dutchess County, NY are celebrating the historic opening of a luxurious new Mikvah in memory of Mrs. Rechel Rappaport obm.

New Mikvah For Crown Heights

March 8th, 2016

The new Mikvah Mei Chaya Mushka in Crown Heights has begun to accept limited reservations in preparation for daily operations this week

Chabad Inaugurates Two Luxurious Mikvaos

March 8th, 2016

Two beautiful mikvaos open in Moscow, a city where Chassidim risked their lives to use a mikvah

Womens Mikvah for Nigeria

March 7th, 2016

Very first state of the art mikvah to open in West Africa

If You Build It They Will Come

March 7th, 2016

New Mikvah for Moscow suburb.

First Mikvah of Western Africa

January 26th, 2016

An expert was flown to Nigeria to help the local Chabad Shluchim with the construction of the very first Mikvah of Western Africa.

Kosher Mikvah in Midst of Amazon Rain Forest

January 13th, 2016

Imagine immersing in the mighty Amazon River complete with snakes, piranhas and more!

Bar Mitzvah Leads To Mikvah

January 4th, 2016

Chabad helped the Governor of Birobidzhan Alexander Levinthal to become Bar Mitzvah, leading him to promise to build a Mikvah.