Mikveh at New Hyde Park

Construction on our community’s long dreamed of mikveh is well underway, with realistic hope of a grand opening by the end of 2011. An emotional groundbreaking ceremony took place on June 6, 2010, attended by some 250 people, all excited to be part of the most historic event in our shul and community’s 50 plus year existence.

We were delighted to have many guests, one of the most important being Rabbi Baruch Cywiak of Mikvah USA, an organization who is playing an integral role in the building of the mikveh by providing us with a generous matching grant program.

The mikveh, is being dedicated in memory of the parents of Founding Rabbi Meir Bilitzky and Rebbetzin Chaviva Bilitzky. It is also dedicated to Isadore Appel, father of Stuart Appel, former member and past President of the Young Israel of New Hyde Park.

We invite you to drop by the shul, 264-15 75th Ave. in New Hyde Park, to take a look at our mikveh first hand. If that’s not convenient, steal a peek right here at our photo gallery and keep up with the latest photos and updates from the project.

Please help us finish with construction this summer. Dedication opportunities are available aplenty. Your contribution counts double with a matching grant from the Mikvah USA organization. For more information about the project or for more dedication opportunities, please contact  Contact Mikveh Israel Chairman, Larry Barth at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Rabbi Lawrence Teitelman, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .