A Story
On a bitter cold night in the city of Mezritch, she made her way to the mikvah. But, alas, upon her arrival, she was turned away by the...
Fasting Tips
Adapted from "Jewish Life... Organized" • Up your intake of water for at least one day before the fast. Drink 8-10 cups the day before. ...
G-d Needs ME?
In a small Russian town, the kids sat around their teacher days before the High Holidays. ‘Do you know what Rosh Hashanah is?’ asked the...
Quality is Not Enough
There are some who pride themselves on living separate lives claiming that they make up for it with quality time on the weekends or big...
Women and Light
It was the early 1970's, the height of the Feminist Movement. Women struggled for equality and fought for an end to discrimination and...
The Day After
Two people sit side by side listening to an inspirational talk. Both take in every word. Both are engaged and involved. Both are...
Breast Self-Examination
The time when a woman is preparing for the mikvah is a perfect time to do a breast self-exam. Mikvah use is generally at a consistent...


Parenting with “Yes”
Excerpts from an article by Miriam Adahan We need to set limits, but how do we do so while still retaining a positive atmosphere in the...
Personal Reflections on Mikvah
In this 3 minute video clip, local community members share short reflections on what mikvah means to them. #video #personalmikvahexperiences
The Little Flame
By Chana Weisberg Once upon a time, there was a little flame that glowed brightly. Wherever this little flame went, it brought light and...