Community Services » Mikvah (Ritual Bath)
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There are three mikvah locations in Seattle: Seattle Mikvah(BCMH) in Seward Park, Mikvah Yisrael Mei Menachem (CSTL) in the North End, & Mikvah Mei Menachem in Bellevue. Please see below for detailed info and contact numbers for each.
Seattle Mikvah Association (Congregation Bikur Cholim Machzikei Hadath)
The Seattle Mikvah - Website
Bikur Cholim-Machzikah Hadath
5145 S. Morgan Street (across the parking lot from the main building)
Seattle, WA 98118
Appointment Line: (206) 721-0970, Then press 7
Chair, Seattle Mikvah Association: Bayla Friedman Treiger.
Main Mikvah Attendant: Tzippy Twersky
Phone for appointments & information: 206-721-0970; press #7 and then #1
Email:tzippyt@aol.com
The mikvah is an important family resource for the entire community. Recently renovated and expanded, the Seattle Mikvah provides a beautiful environment for spiritual expression in the age-old Jewish tradition of immersion in a pool of natural water.
The mikvah is used to complete the conversion process, by a bride before her wedding, by women in their childbearing years, for immersing certain new cooking utensils, and by individuals seeking a sense of spiritual renewal. This profound ritual has the potential to touch something deep in the core of the Jewish soul. Classes on the meaning and use of the mikvah are available by calling and leaving a message on the appointment line.
To schedule an appointment, please call (206) 721-0970,
press 7 for the mikvah, follow the instructions, and leave a message. This
is a confidential, dedicated phone line. A Mikvah attendant will return your
call.
The Seattle Mikvah is supported by the Seward Park Synagogues
and members of Seattle Jewish community.
The Mikvah is available for use by women each evening after nightfall, by
appointment only. Women are asked to please make an appointment at least 24
hours in advance and 36 hours in advance of Shabbat or Yom Tov. The fee for use
of the Mikvah is $30 per visit. Mikvah members pay $20 per visit. (These rates are current as of 2011).
Daytime arrangements for men to use the Mikvah
may be made with the office of Bikur Cholim-Machzikay Hadath Congregation at
(206) 721-0970. Men are asked to donate $5 per visit.
Membership for both men and women is available at $60 per year.
There are different rates for brides and conversions. Brides
are asked to call the Mikvah line in advance to arrange an appointment. The
Mikvah is used by Seattle area rabbis for conversions, who make these
arrangements.
There is a separate keilim mikvah located northern exterior side
the building, which may be used during daylight hours only, to immerse new
cooking utensils.
The Mikvah Association periodically offers classes for women and for men.
Arrangements may be made for private classes as well.
Donations to The Seattle Mikvah are always welcome. Thank
you!
Mikvah Yisroel Mei Menachem (Congregation Shaarei Tefilah-Lubavitch) – Website
6250 43rd Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Women’s Mikvah Appointment Line: 206-522-1105.
Ladies, please park on 43rd Avenue and enter the Mikvah at the right side of the shul, toward the basement for privacy.
Located in northeast Seattle, Congregation Shaarei Tefilah-Lubavitch maintains state-of-the-art mikvah facilities for women and men. The mikvahs are located in the lower level of the shul. The mikvah is available every evening for women, by appointment. Appointments should be made 48 hours in advance, where possible. One of our mikvah attendants checks the phone daily and will return your call as soon as possible. The mikvah is also available for Brides by appointment.
Please contact the Mikvah for fees and rates. Different rates may apply for members.
Men’s Mikvah
The men’s mikvah is open daily as follows:
Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 7:00am
Erev Shabbat and Erev Yom Tov, Two hours before Sundown until Sundown
Shabbat, Sunday and Jewish Holidays, 8:00am – 9:15am
Please contact the Men’s Mikvah for fees and rates including adults, single usage, and for children Bar Mitzvah age and over. Children under Bar Mitzvah are free. Place fee for single usage in locked donation box in the mikvah room.
For more information or in case of emergency:
Mrs. Chanie Levitin, Mikvah Yisroel Association President, 206-526-8953, or Mrs. Leslie Rifkin, Mikvah Business Manager, 206-517-5379
Mikveh Mei Menachem – Website
1600 151st Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98007
Entrance is on the SOUTH (Right) side of the house
Phone: 425-562-7960
The Mikveh Mei Menachem is conveniently located in a private neighborhood in Bellevue. Its entrance is private and separate, and the mikveh is under strict rabbinic supervision.
The mikveh is available every evening for women only, by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call the private number (425) 562-7960. One of our attendants will return your call as soon as possible. It is advisable to make your appointment 48 hours in advance, if able.
Mei Menachem is fully equipped to make your visit a pleasant one. The water is heated and filtered every afternoon. Our preparation room includes a full bath and shower, and all necessary supplies are provided.
Mikveh Fees
Please contact the Mikvah for fees and rates or for suggested donations. The mikveh is available to the entire Jewish community.
Children (under the age of Bar Mitzvah) are not allowed in the mikveh unattended.