Definitions

1. noun

A Jewish ritual bath or pool used for immersion in water as a means of spiritual purification, often used in preparation for marriage, after menstruation, or following sexual intimacy.

“The couple visited the mikvah before their wedding night to purify themselves spiritually.”

2. noun

A place where people can immerse themselves in water as a spiritual practice.

“The mikvah in our community is open to everyone, regardless of their background or faith.”

3. verb

To immerse oneself in a mikvah for spiritual purification.

“She decided to mikvah before her baby’s birth to prepare herself for motherhood.”