First 'mikveh' inaugurated on an Israeli military base
The first-ever Jewish ritual bath ( mikveh) on an Israeli military base was inaugurated in central Israel on Wednesday. The unusual addition to the Border Police base comes at a time when Israelis have drawn…
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A Border Police base in central Israel now houses the first mikveh on any Israeli military base, inaugurated just before Shavuot. The addition reflects a reported shift toward religious practice among Israelis since the October 2023 assault, a trend especially visible among younger citizens. The donation came from an American filmmaker and her late husband. Observers will watch whether similar facilities appear on other bases, signaling institutional accommodation of growing religious observance within the security apparatus.