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Sunday, May 07, 2006

First Chinese mikvah since WWII

A Chabad center in China is building the country’s first mikvah since World War II.

The ritual bath, being installed at the new, $1.8 million Rohr Family Chabad Community Center of Chabad of Beijing, will include some distinctive Chinese touches, including a pagoda and a carved dome ceiling designed by Chinese artists. It also will include a Jacuzzi, multi-jet shower and massage services.

The Chinese architect worked closely with several rabbis to ensure that the mikvah’s specifications were in line with Jewish law.

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