An independent non-profit corporation, the Community Mikvah of Elkins Park maintains the Ruchel & Shterna Mikvah of Elkins Park. The mikvah is located in space leased from the Young Israel of Elkins Park at 7715 Montgomery Avenue, Elkins Park 19027. The mikvah has an entrance along Montgomery Avenue, which is separate from that of the shul.
Women who would like to use our mikvah, should contact the attendant on duty for the night you need to schedule a time. The mikvah facility has three preparation rooms, so please discuss your needs and expectations with the attendant when making an appointment. For a list of which attendants are covering which nights, please call 215.703.7211. You may then call or text the attendant directly to schedule a time.
We would appreciate 24-hour notice to enable us to prepare the facility for use since the mikvah is presently by appointment only.
The cost to use the mikvah is:
$18 for members
$25 for non-members
We would appreciate 24-hour notice to enable us to prepare the facility for use since the mikvah is presently by appointment only.
The cost to use the mikvah is:
$18 for members
$25 for non-members
While at this time the mikvah is not open for men to toveil on a regular basis, times will be available before Yom Tovim.
The Rav of the mikvah, in charge of all of our halachic issues, is Rabbi Reuven Goldstein, שליט"א. He can be reached at rabbi@yiep.org.
The Rav of the mikvah, in charge of all of our halachic issues, is Rabbi Reuven Goldstein, שליט"א. He can be reached at rabbi@yiep.org.
