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Before certain dishes and utensils can be used in a kosher kitchen, they must acquire an additional measure of holiness which is conferred through ritual immersion in a pool of naturally gathered water, or mikvah.
A vessel made of metal or glass with which one eats, drinks, cooks, roasts, fries, or heats up water for drinking requires immersion with a blessing. Examples of vessels requiring immersion with a blessing include: silverware, pots and pans, glazed china, kettle, and those parts of a mixer or blender which come into direct contact with food. Vessels made of plastic, rubber, or wood do not require immersion.
Book a Mikvah Appointment
The Keilim Mikvah at Fifth Avenue Synagogue is located in close proximity to the Rennert Mikvah at 5 East 62nd Street, and is open to both synagogue members and the community during daytime hours. If you wish to book an appointment please contact the synagogue office at 212-838-2122 and then use the link below to pay and confirm appointment.
