Maayanot is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to reclaim and renew the ancient Jewish ritual of mikveh immersion. We will build a sacred space that provides a welcoming and meaningful way for all Jews, and those choosing Judaism, to mark life transitions. Our Board of Directors is comprised of volunteer leaders representing the diversity of the Minnesota Jewish community.

On November 10, 2025, Maayanot announced a working agreement with Beth El Synagogue to build our community mikveh on the Beth El campus in St. Louis Park.

Read more about our location and building plans here.

Maayanot will be a certified kosher mikveh, but as an “open mikveh,” it will offer something unique. Maayanot will welcome participation across Jewish denominations, regardless of affiliation, and the entire spectrum of age, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and background. At Maayanot, the ritual of water immersion will sanctify life transitions of all kinds. Education programs and events will introduce the history and modern use of mikveh immersion to the broader community.

Maayanot has financial support from all of Minnesota's Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist, and modern Orthodox congregations, the St. Paul Jewish Federation, the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, and many generous individual and family donors, and a growing list of businesses.

We have cultivated robust volunteer support and will train volunteer mikveh guides to lead future immersions.

A combination of immersion fees, memberships, and philanthropic support will fund ongoing operations once we build and open our new mikveh.