A pool of water, constructed according to spiritual laws, filled with ‘lower waters’, which are common sources like groundwater, and ‘upper water’ that is rainwater. Both water touch/kiss each other in the pool to provide spiritual cleansing.

The Holy Ari’s Mikveh, Saffad, Israel

Women’ Mikveh in Crown Height, Brooklyn, New York

Synonyms:
Mikvah, מקווה
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