The House of Secrets: The Hidden World of the Mikveh

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The ritual bath, or mikveh, serves as a pivotal element in the lives of Orthodox Jewish women, symbolizing both faith and family. Varda Polak-Sahm, a secular Jew, explores this intimate practice through her observations and interviews with women from diverse Jewish backgrounds, revealing unexpected personal motivations for their visits. The House of Secrets presents an unfiltered exploration of the mikveh, highlighting its dual nature as a source of holiness for some and a sense of coercion for others, while showcasing the profound impact of ritual immersion.