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PAIN & "PURITY"
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The ritual of mikveh for women, of immersion in a purifying pool of water, is mysterious and private, an ancient observance that is a foundation of religious Jewish family life.
It has attracted increasing attention from women seeking new avenues for spiritual expression.
An exhibit of photos at Spertus Institute two years ago explored the subject, and the North Shore's first mikveh, which opened in Highland Park in 1996, indicated this growing interest (Jewish Star, April 26, 2002; Aug. 16, 1996).
For married couples who observe it, mikveh can be a spiritual, purifying experience that ...
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