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Kiriyat Gat Mikveh Conditions Spark Spiritual Concerns
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By כיכר השבת, אסף מגידו
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 6 hours ago
What happened
Women in Kiriyat Gat are complaining about the poor, overcrowded, and unsanitary conditions at the city's mikveh, leading some to avoid the ritual. Activists are seeking urgent renovations, citing spiritual concerns and a traditional belief that contributing to mikveh upkeep brings blessings of fertility.
- 01Kiriyat Gat mikveh conditions are described as unsanitary and overcrowded.
- 02Women report avoiding the ritual bath due to the poor facilities.
- 03Activists are seeking urgent renovations for the neglected mikveh.
- 04Contributing to mikveh upkeep is believed to bring blessings of fertility.
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