At the mikvah (ritual bath), in which a woman immerses herself after her menstrual period, dental floss and cotton swabs are provided for removal of the tiniest particles so .
Just down the street from the cathedral is a superbly preserved mikvah, or Jewish ritual bath-house, dating from the 12th century, when the Jewish community in Speyer was known .
18th Century Mikvah Discovered in Venezuela A mikvah dating from the 18th century was discovered in Venezuela. Click here for the rest of the article...
Dec. 16, 2013 - The Forward
Rashi in Chabad.org The foundation of a Jewish community is the mikvah,said Rashi Mincowicz, the center's co-director. "By buildings something very upscale, it will attract people who wouldn't come otherwise."