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Was baptism derived from a Hebrew rite of atonement?
No, the only Jewish ritual that baptism could be linked to is going to the mikvah because a mikvah is a bath. The meaning behind the two are completely unrelated though.
How did Jews cleanse themselves before going into the temple?
They visit a ritual bath called a mikvah.
Do Orthodox Jews use the mikvah daily?
No, no one goes to mikvah on a daily basis.
What is the Jewish bath called?
The mikvah
What are the release dates for In Over Our Heads - 2010 Mikvah?
In Over Our Heads - 2010 Mikvah was released on: USA: 29 June 2010
What is the Jewish religious bath called?
a mikvah
Do you have to make appointments to visit the mikvah?
Yes.
Is the mikvah a swimming pool?
No, it's an immersion pool.
What kind of kosher water does a mikvah have?
All water is kosher, there's no such thing as 'special kosher water'. A mikvah is simply required to have fresh running water from a natural resource.
Do babies have to visit the mikvah to convert to Judaism if the mother isn't Jewish?
Yes, if the parents of the child decide to raise him or her as a Jew, they baby is taken to mikvah as part of the conversion process.
Why Is The Mikvah So Important?
The Mikvah is the ritual cleansing of a woman after her period, the reason being that blood is considered unpure and she has just had a period of blood! This article clears up a number of misconceptions about the Mikvah http://tiny.cc/mikvah
When do you go into a mikvah?
A mikvah is traditionally used in Judaism for ritual purification. Individuals typically go into a mikvah after certain events, such as menstruation for women, following childbirth, or before significant life events like marriage. It can also be used for spiritual renewal or conversion to Judaism. The process and timing can vary based on personal, communal, and religious customs.
