Every immersion
holds a story.

Conversion immersion

What an honor to partake in this ritual. The moment I walked into the mikvah, every Jewish memory I made throughout my conversion process flooded my mind. I am a Jewish woman now. This is one of the best days of my life.

Fertility immersions

Hope and possibility.

I came today in anticipation of my first son as I am nine months pregnant. I am so thankful for this experience of pregnancy and the excitement of birth. Thankful to dip before someone struggling with infertility because I was once in those shoes.

Thank you so much for doing this mitzvah for me. Congratulations on your new baby!

Personal and life cycle immersions

Healing and transition.

Having just completed my chemotherapy, I decided to visit the mikvah. Surrounded by two dear friends, I had the most loving, spiritual, positive, and renewing experience. I am so grateful this community mikvah exists and look forward to seeing what lies next.

I came after a divorce. It was a great way to give myself a new view with new direction. Thank you for providing space which allows us to renew.

Pre-wedding immersions

Entering a new chapter.

Today I brought my daughter to the mikvah before her wedding. I am so happy to share this beautiful, calming, sacred, and traditional ritual with my daughter as we bring her to the chuppah.

My intention is to enter my marriage full of hope, joy, and understanding of myself, and open to this new chapter. To embrace this new beginning with love for myself and my husband.

Mental health immersions

Comfort and release.

This is my first time at the mikvah. I knew it would be amazing and I was right. For so long, I have been carrying traumatizing memories from the past, but now I feel cleansed.

Today I experienced the mikvah for the first time. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to immerse. I am also exceptionally grateful for the impact this had on my mental health.

Reflections from our guides

Witnessing sacred moments.

Witnessed the conversion of a couple and their five beautiful children. I felt so honored to be a part of creating a whole Jewish family.

Very moving experience. I felt touched to be a part of this special moment in the lives of this lovely couple.

Being a mikvah guide has changed me. Being part of anyone’s Jewish journey is a blessing.

Conversions

Belonging made tangible.

Thanks for making this extremely special event so meaningful. Every detail was considered and arranged so beautifully, which contributed greatly to the conversion process. A special thanks to my guide for her loving support and guidance.

Today was my conversion into the Jewish faith. I had been waiting for this day for almost a year. My experience here at MACoM was nothing short of incredible. My guide made me feel at ease.

Male immersions

Connection and renewal.

I did not know that men were able to immerse in a mikvah. This was an enlightening and beautiful experience, and I am grateful for the opportunity.

My guide made me feel at ease. The experience was incredible and more meaningful than I could have imagined.

B’nai Mitzvah immersions

Ready for Jewish adulthood.

For my Bar Mitzvah. Physically cleansed and spiritually ready. I could have spent hours in there. Everything is simplistic and rich with symbolism. My spirit has been rekindled.

Today marks a new beginning as I visit the mikvah and continue on my journey into Jewish adulthood.

I just immersed for my Bat Mitzvah. I feel very clean and spiritual. I am nervous, scared, excited, spiritual, and all of the above.

Holiday and Shabbat immersions

Returning with intention.

Feeling renewed and calm. In sync with my Hebrew name and really able to embrace the beautiful Shabbat.

Thank you for the opportunity to cleanse and refresh for the Jewish new year. I feel lighter emerging and look forward to filling the space that was made with experiences that will come this year.

Other reflections

Every reason is welcome.

Today I came to immerse dishes, to partake in the mitzvah of toveling dishes. I am so excited to have a newly kosher kitchen.

Never thought I would immerse again, but MACoM made it so easy and pleasant with no pressure to be or do a specific thing.

Grateful. Hopeful. Anxious. Excited. Eager. Happy. Centered. Grounded. Thank you, MACoM.

This is who I am. This is where I am supposed to be.