Maayanot Community Mikveh of Minnesota’s mission is to reclaim and renew the ancient Jewish ritual of mikveh (ritual bath) immersion in a sacred space that provides a welcoming
and meaningful way for all Jews, and those choosing Judaism, to mark life transitions.
At Maayanot, the ritual of mikveh immersion is expansive, sanctifying life moments of all kinds. The organization welcomes participation across all Jewish denominations, regardless of affiliation, and the entire spectrum of age, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and background. Maayanot is a proud member of The Rising Tide Open Waters Mikveh Network, an association that supports and promotes progressive mikveh projects in cities across the world.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization since 2023, Maayanot has financial support from 13 Minnesota congregations, the St. Paul Jewish Federation, the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, and many generous individual and family donors, and a growing list of businesses. Maayanot is temporarily facilitating clergy-led immersions at the St. Paul Mikvah, which is under the auspices of Chabad, and recently signed an agreement with Beth El Synagogue to build the new community mikveh on their campus in St. Louis Park.
We welcome community involvement to help build the first pluralistic and inclusive mikveh in Minnesota.