Merkos Global Mikvah Project

A Mikvah in
Every City

The Merkos Global Mikvah Project was established to help communities bring this vision to life through grant funding, practical resources, and mikvah development initiatives.

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לזכר ולעילוי נשמת
הרה״ח הרה״ת ר' משה יהודא בן הרה"ת ר' צבי יוסף קאטלארסקי
שאף כל ימיו לגרום נחת רוח לכ"ק אדמו"ר ולבשר טוב ובהוספה

The Rebbe repeatedly emphasized the importance of establishing mikvaos and encouraged communities to make them a priority — a mikvah is one of the most important yesodos of a Jewish home and community.

Mikvah Initiative

Building a Mikvah in Every City

The Merkos Mikvah Project walks alongside communities through grant funding, practical resources, and mikvah development initiatives — helping bring a functional mikvah within reach.

Grant Funding

Keren Hashluchim Mikvah Grant

Grant assistance for communities seeking to establish a new mikvah — whether using the Merkos Mikvah Package or pursuing your own construction and planning solutions. All communities are eligible to apply.

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* Priority may be given to communities prepared to move forward as quickly as possible.

Mikvah Building Package

Mikvah Building Package

A practical, cost-effective approach by Merkos 302 that connects communities with experienced mikvah planning and design professionals. By working at scale with established plans, we help communities build a halachically sound mikvah without unnecessary delay or cost.

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Free Resources

Mikvah Resource Library

A growing collection of ready-made resources available to any community building a mikvah — no funding or package required. Plans, guides, checklists, and more, contributed by communities and professionals across the network.

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Merkos Mikvah Package

Simplifying the Path to a Mikvah

Many communities dream of building a mikvah, but the process can be overwhelming — with countless decisions, unfamiliar vendors, and costly mistakes that can set a project back by years.

The Mikvah Building Package connects your community with experienced mikvah planning, design, and architectural professionals who allocate their expertise to your project. Because we work at scale across many communities using established plans and a coordinated framework, costs come down significantly — without compromising on quality or halacha.

The result is a faster timeline, fewer surprises, and a mikvah built to last.

What's Included

  • Planning guidance
  • Set mikvah design plans
  • Bor construction coordination
  • Heating & filtration solutions
  • Site preparation guidance
  • Navigating common challenges
  • Ongoing consultation
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Free Resources

Mikvah Resource Library

A growing collection of ready-made resources available to any community building a mikvah — no funding or package required.

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Overview

Mikvah Essentials Building Blocks

An overview of fundamental building elements and concepts for a mikvah project.

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Checklist

Mikvah Checklist

A broad overview of the typical procedures involved in a mikvah project.

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Complete Guide

Master Mikvah Building Guide

A complete reference for Shluchim & Community Leaders by Dovid Marasow — Upscale Construction.

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Help grow the library by contributing plans, guides, or materials that other communities can benefit from.

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Impact

Mikvaos Funded Worldwide

Communities around the world that have received funding through the Keren Hashluchim Mikvah Grant.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Every mikvah is built according to halachic requirements under appropriate rabbinic oversight.
The goal is to help Shluchim establish a functional, halachically sound mikvah as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
No. This model is designed to help establish a functional mikvah first. Many Shluchim may later choose to expand, beautify, or develop the surrounding structure as additional funding becomes available.
Many mikvah projects spend significant time and resources developing plans, researching solutions, and navigating construction decisions from scratch. The Merkos Mikvah Package helps reduce those costs by providing set mikvah plans, coordinated guidance, and an established framework designed to streamline the process and avoid many common challenges along the way.
Not necessarily. In many cases, a functional mikvah can be established before a larger building project is completed.
The Shliach remains actively involved throughout the process, coordinating local logistics, contractors, fundraising, and community needs.
Building a mikvah involves countless decisions. The framework is designed to simplify the process, reduce costly mistakes, shorten timelines, and help bring a mikvah into operation sooner.
Yes. The foundational model is designed to serve as a strong foundation that can be enhanced, beautified, or expanded over time.
Not necessarily. The program strives to create a mikvah that is both beautiful and functional while remaining cost-effective. The focus is on investing resources where they matter most, allowing communities to establish a quality mikvah without the expense of a large-scale development project.
This program is intended for Shluchim seeking a practical and realistic path to establishing a mikvah, particularly in locations where mikvah access is currently limited or unavailable.
Depending on the project, this may include:
  • Bor construction
  • Core mikvah infrastructure
  • Rainwater collection planning
  • Heating and filtration solutions
  • Construction coordination
  • Planning and development guidance
Costs vary based on location, site conditions, local labor, utilities, permits, and other factors. Each project is evaluated individually.
Grant assistance varies by project and is determined individually based on need, readiness, and available funding.