Chayala’s Mikva
Progress
The Oitzer is Built
A major milestone in the heart of the Mikva. The oitzer has been completed. This sacred rainwater reservoir is the halachic cornerstone of every kosher mikva — collecting rainwater that connects directly to the main pool and gives the mikva its validity. For Chayala's...
A Look Inside — The Mikva Design is Here
We're excited to share the layout design of Chayala's Mikva. For the first time, you can see the full picture — the mikva pool, preparation rooms, changing rooms, and sitting area, all laid out by our designer. Every space has been carefully planned to give the women...
The Heart of the Mikva is Taking Shape
The walls are rising — and every act of support brings us closer to something eternal. There's a moment in every great project when you can feel the vision becoming real. We are living that moment right now. After completing the cradle, the team laid an insulation...
A Meaningful Day: Planning the Second Floor
Creating a Space for Women to Connect, Learn, and Gather Together This past week brought a heartwarming development at Chayala's Mikva, as members of the women's committee gathered on-site to envision the future of the second floor. Together, they discussed how this...
A Thoughtful Review: Rabbi-Guided Planning for the Mikva Pool
A Key Step in Bringing the Heart of the Mikva to Life! This past week marked a meaningful milestone in the construction of the Mikva, with a focused on-site meeting centered on the most important element of the entire building — the Mikva pool. Founder Sholly Levy,...
The Cradle is Complete!
We’re thrilled to share an exciting milestone in the mikva construction: the cradle — the circumference area of the pool! This is the foundational space where the pool will eventually be installed in the center of the building, with dressing rooms surrounding it....
Laying the Basement Groundwork
Basement Progress Update We’re excited to share another meaningful step forward! The entire basement has now been completely cleared out, opening the space for the next phase of construction. Over the coming days, the team will be installing new drainage and piping to...
Share Your Story!
Please share your memories, ideas, or suggestions — help us preserve and shape the mikva’s legacy Chayala’s Mikva is returning to East Flatbush, honoring decades of tradition and the vision of the Rebbe. This dedicated women’s center, open seven nights a week, will...
Roof Complete: Protecting the Mikva for Generations
We’re excited to share the latest update on our roof progress! Our dedicated team has been hard at work bringing the flat roof to completion. We can now see each stage of the process: the wood decking has been carefully installed, followed by a protective layer of...
A Strong Roof for a Lasting Sanctuary
We’re excited to share another important step forward in the building process! The roof of the Mikva building has needed major attention, and our team is hard at work repairing and reinforcing it to ensure the structure is strong, safe, and stable for years to come. A...