Mikveh
noun
A mikveh is a bath used for the purpose of ritual immersion in Judaism.
The bride visited the mikveh before her wedding to fulfill a religious tradition.
Usage tips
Formal
ritual bath,purification tradition,Jewish law
noun
A mikveh is a bath used for the purpose of ritual immersion in Judaism.
The bride visited the mikveh before her wedding to fulfill a religious tradition.
Usage tips
Formal
ritual bath,purification tradition,Jewish law
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Context
Understanding the mikveh is essential in Jewish practices.
It is often linked with concepts of purity in Jewish law.
Pro Tip 2/3Religious Significance
The mikveh symbolizes spiritual cleansing.
Many Jewish women regard it as a deeply personal and sacred experience.
Pro Tip 3/3Community Practice
Mikvehs are often part of the community structure.
Communal mikvehs reflect the importance of community in Jewish life.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Context
Understanding the mikveh is essential in Jewish practices.
It is often linked with concepts of purity in Jewish law.
Pro Tip 2/3Religious Significance
The mikveh symbolizes spiritual cleansing.
Many Jewish women regard it as a deeply personal and sacred experience.
Pro Tip 3/3Community Practice
Mikvehs are often part of the community structure.
Communal mikvehs reflect the importance of community in Jewish life.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Context
Understanding the mikveh is essential in Jewish practices.
It is often linked with concepts of purity in Jewish law.
Pro Tip 2/3Religious Significance
The mikveh symbolizes spiritual cleansing.
Many Jewish women regard it as a deeply personal and sacred experience.
Pro Tip 3/3Community Practice
Mikvehs are often part of the community structure.
Communal mikvehs reflect the importance of community in Jewish life.
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