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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: 

  1. 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. 

  2. Concierge Tevilat Kelim -- drop off your dishes to be toiveled by a member of our team. 

DIY tevilat keilim:

  • By appointment only (fill out the form below) or email us.

  • 15 minutes per appointment

  • If you need a time outside our regularly scheduled kelim hours, we will accommodate you if we can. Please text or call Jennifer Klau

Prices:

  • The suggested donation for DIY is $1/item, capped at $36. Additional donations gratefully accepted.

  • The suggested donation for concierge service is $36 flat fee and an additional $1/item if exceeding 12 pieces.

  • All stickers, tags, adhesives and packaging should be removed prior to your appointment (whether DIY or concierge)

  • We do not provide towels for tevilat kelim. Please bring your own.

  • You must use the kelim basket to protect the mikveh from small or broken parts. 

  • Only your hands/arms may enter the mikveh to toivel dishes. 

  • 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. 

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