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Mikvah

  • Mikvah, Tevilas Keilim

If a Mikvah that the rainwater was not changed in many years, maybe up to more than 30, is it still kosher to immerse vessels in it?

  This is something which, in and of itself, would not generally disqualify the Mikvah. Nevertheless, there are many things in general which can go wrong and invalidate a Mikvah.…

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  • Mikvah
  • bor, Otzar

The Mikva Bor in yeshiva over 4 years ago had rain water. The regular Bor is higher then the Otzar and it overflows very often so over the 4 years all the rain water is gone. Can we still Toivel Keilim in the Otzar?

  First, in clarification of your question – In Mikvah construction, Otzar more correctly refers to a backup reservoir of rainwater which issued to replenish the main rainwater Bor without having to wait for…

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  • Mikvah
  • pool

Can I use a tub of water (e.g. an inflatable pool) for a men’s Mikvah? And what are things that I can do to make it better like attach it to the ground etc.

Can I use a tub of water (e.g. an inflatable pool) for a men's Mikvah? And what are things that I can do to make it better like attach it…

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  • Mikvah
  • men, mikvah, shower, takanas ezra

Can I take a shower after going to the Mikvah for men?

There is a prevailing custom among men—in addition to the tradition of Tevilas Ezra, dating back to the times of the second Bais Hamikdash —to use a Mikvah for spiritual…

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  • Mikvah
  • mens mikvah, mikvah, mikvah in a swimming pool, Shabbos, yom tov

Is there any issue for men going to Mikva on Yom Tov (in a swimming pool) with a bathing suit? Does going Mikva in a bath tub help/work?

(Is there any difference between going Mikva for Tosefes Taharah and Takonas Ezra)? Answer: Men may go into a swimming pool for the purpose of Mikva. You may Tovel without…

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