Definition
mikveh
noun
- A ritual bath used in Jewish religious practice for purification purposes.
Usage: Also spelled mikva or mikwah; Used in Jewish law and tradition
Examples
- The mikveh is an essential part of Jewish religious observance.
- Women visit the mikveh as part of family purity laws in Orthodox Judaism.
- The synagogue constructed a new mikveh to serve the community.
- Immersion in the mikveh marks a significant spiritual transition.
- The mikveh must contain a specific volume of water according to Jewish law.