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Rabbi Kanievsky's Teaching on Fertility Linked to Mikvah Support

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By כיכר השבת, אסף מגידו

First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 3 hours ago

What happened

A video shows Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky stating that supporting a mikvah (ritual bath) is a path to fertility. A campaign is underway to renovate a mikvah in Kiryat Gat, encouraging donations for this cause.

  • 01Rabbi Kanievsky linked supporting mikvahs to having children.
  • 02Donating to mikvah renovation is presented as a merit for fertility.
  • 03A campaign seeks funds to renovate an old mikvah in Kiryat Gat.
  • 04The renovation aims to improve facilities for hundreds of families.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Rabbi Kanievsky's Teaching on Fertility Linked to Mikvah Support
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Rabbi Kanievsky's Blessing for Fertility Linked to Mikvah Construction

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