The mikveh's spiritual effect

What are the spiritual effects of the mikveh, the ritaul bath of purifying waters? As revealed in this week's parshah, the mikveh is a source of pleasure, awe and sincerity in following our path with God.

Added: 18 Second Adar 5771 | 24 Mar 2011

Audio Lecture: Fins, Scales, and Inspired Torah Study

After describing the inauguration of the Tabernacle on the eighth day, the weekly Torah portion of Shemini (which literally means “eighth”) continues to discuss laws that are eternally applicable—even when the Temple is not standing. One of the most important of these topics is the dietary laws.

Shemini: The Miracle of Flying Fish

After describing the inauguration of the Tabernacle on the eighth day, the weekly Torah portion of Shemini (“eighth”) continues to discuss general laws pertaining to all times–even when the Temple is not standing. One of the most important of these topics is the dietary laws.