By Amalia Mark (Educators ’16-’17, Year ’18-’19) and Leeza Negelev –
Usually, Mayyim Hayyim’s Paula Brody & Family Education Center echoes with voices asking questions and expressing curiosity as participants ages 9-90 engage first-hand with our mikveh.
A mikveh is the ultimate experiential educational opportunity. At Mayyim Hayyim we go on scavenger hunts, play charades, and act out “clothes-on” demonstrations to explore ancient and modern mikveh practices. But what happens when it’s not possible for learners to see and touch the water? Our mikveh is currently closed due to COVID-19 and though we are planning for reopening, the lessons we’ve learned during this pandemic will endure.