Natural waters bring us back to creation: the Mikvah at its heart is a site of purification and renewal within the calendars of our bodies, our relationships and the Jewish year. At the same time, the Mikvah has historically been a site for mutual aid, organized rebellion, and of course - abuse. Join Rabbanit Leah Sarna for an exploration of the Mikvah and the power of vulnerability.
Rabbanit Leah Sarna is an award-winning Jewish educator, author and scholar. She is the spiritual leader of Kehillat Sha'arei Orah. Her published works have appeared in The Atlantic, Τhe Washington Post, and Τhe Jewish Review of Books.
Sponsor: Lyons Chair in Judaic Studies @ VCU & Temple Beth-El of Richmond