Rabbi Julie Schwarzwald shares her connection to the fascinating ritual use of the open mikvah. A mikvah is a place for transformation, healing, and renewal. The open mikvah movement has experienced a renaissance in recent years and now plays an important role in helping all different types of individuals reclaim the power of Jewish ritual immersion.

Episode 5: Lynn Demetrakis - "Looking for the Sunrise"

I'm Cantor Lois, and I am passionate about a lot of things; especially about people and their passions! When I started this podcast, it was centered mostly on breaking tradition with prescribed rituals and learning about how people bring new, meaningful rituals into their lives. My focus has expanded! Who knew that the opening song that introduces this podcast would become the guiding questions for the subsequent Conversations with Cantor Lois: "What have you learned? And, why are you here?" Join me, as I hear from a wide range of fascinating individuals as they share their personal stories!