Please note the following important changes in Mikvah protocol due to COVID-19.

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• The Riverdale Mikvah will  continue its appointment only model every night. This will allow us to stagger usage and run the pool filters between each use. We will not have more than one person (aside from the attendant and cleaning attendant) in the building using the Mikvah at a time. This adheres to the current social distancing guidelines. 

 

• All Mikvah preparations must be done at home. You will not be allowed to use anything at the Mikvah - and if you do not come prepared we will have to send you home. 

 

• Mikvah rooms and preparation rooms are being disinfected between usages. All mikvah personnel are using gloves and replacing them between cleanings. All door knobs, counters are anything coming into contact with a person is being disinfected between use. 

 

• Please come with your own personal robe and towel. 

 

• If you or anyone in your household has a fever, any respiratory symptoms or are experiencing any other signs of illness, we ask that you not make use of the mikvah at this time. If you are in quarantine, ie anyone in your household has been sick with COVID-19 symptoms within the last 14 days, you may not go out to use the Mikvah.

 

• If you have tested positive for COVID-19 or you have experienced symptoms associated with COVID-19, do not return to the Mikvah until at least seven (7) full days have passed since recovery defined as resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and significant improvement of respiratory symptoms (eg., cough, shortness of breath). In addition, the first time you return to the Mikvah please request an appointment towards the end of the evening. 

 

• This protocol has been in place but we want to let people know that the Mikvah attendant will not be coming within 10 feet of any woman using the Mikvah. The Mikvah attendant will remain at the doorway of the Mikvah pool room and will ensure that the tevilah is kosher but will not do any further inspections - as is in line with social distancing guidelines. 

 

• At this time, the Riverdale Mikvah is only available to local Riverdale women in the community. 

 

• You will receive an email the day of your appointment, with a review of the procedures and a request to email back confirming you are local and that you and your family are in good health.

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