SHMAYA: A MIKVEH FOR MIND, BODY AND SOUL, AT KIBBUTZ HANNATON

In the heart of the Lower Galilee, amidst fields of grass and wild flowers, lies the only mikveh (ritual immersion pool) in the State of Israel open to all people to immerse as they choose. Following the dissolution of the original kibbutz, the mikveh became run-down and was in urgent need of repair. Rabbi Dr. Haviva Ner-David, kibbutz member and mikveh specialist, oversaw the renovation and rejuvenation of the mikveh and opened it to the general public for ritual use. She has expertise in the halachot regarding mikveh and ritual immersion and has a welcoming and non-judgmental approach that draws Jews to explore Jewish spirituality through mikveh. The mikveh is a non-gendered, non-sectarian space and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but by appointment only. Immersions can be with or without accompaniment. Possible options include:

*Private immersions without accompaniment (for couples or individuals; a key can be left for privacy and anonymity if desired) 

*Immersion with accompaniment (could include a ceremony) for any occasion, such as but not limited to life cycle and transition.

*Immersion with a preparatory spiritual counseling session to help clarify immersion kavanot (holy intentions) and/or create a ceremony

*“Experience and/or Study” mikveh workshops and seminars for groups all ages

*Mikveh study sessions for couples and/or individuals interested in exploring mikveh as a spiritual practice

For further details:

Rabbi Dr. Haviva Ner-David
972-54-4693469
rabbihaviva@gmail.com