Tevilat Kelim (Dishes)
For information about which items require tevila, see the Star-K guide. We have a copy of the guide at the mikveh for your convenience.
If you have questions, please contact your local Rabbi.
Mikveh Bess Israel offers two options for tevilat kelim:
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DIY Tevilat Kelim -- Schedule an appointment to immerse your kelim yourself. Appointments are typically on Monday or Wednesday between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
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Concierge Tevilat Kelim -- drop off your dishes to be toiveled by a member of our team.
DIY tevilat keilim:
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By appointment only (fill out the form below) or email us.
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15 minutes per appointment
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If you need a time outside our regularly scheduled kelim hours, we will accommodate you if we can. Please text or call Jennifer Klau
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Prices:
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The suggested donation for DIY is $1/item, capped at $36. Additional donations gratefully accepted.
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The suggested donation for concierge service is $36 flat fee and an additional $1/item if exceeding 12 pieces.
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All stickers, tags, adhesives and packaging should be removed prior to your appointment (whether DIY or concierge)
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We do not provide towels for tevilat kelim. Please bring your own.
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You must use the kelim basket to protect the mikveh from small or broken parts.
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Only your hands/arms may enter the mikveh to toivel dishes.
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Please remove your shoes before using the mikveh steps.
We want kelim immersion to be as convenient and easy as possible, but availability is constrained. We are a very small organization run largely by volunteers and will do our best to meet your scheduling needs.