I've never been to a mikveh - the closest one is up in LA and I join others in being too intimidated to ever try the experience. I also thought women went to the mikveh for niddah and perhaps before one got married. Not so true, I found out both men and women go to the mikveh for many reasons - after chemo or a divorce, before Shabbat, adoptions, bat mitzvah...who knew? Renewal, learning and the ritual of immersion. With the help of some leaders in the community, I may soon be able to have the opportunity to experience an old tradition. Thanks Laura and Jane! www.WatersOfEdensd.org
