👉 In Judaism, a mikveh (or mikvehim) is an area of land designated for prayer and purification. The term "mikveh" comes from the Hebrew word "mekav," which means "place of worship." The mikveh was traditionally used by Jewish men as a place to pray and wash before entering into the temple. However, in modern times, this practice has become more common among women, who use the mikveh as a place to wash their feet before entering the sanctuary