Keylim Mikveh

Tevilas Keilim refers to the immersion of utensils, particularly those made of metal, in a mikvah (ritual bath). This practice is derived from the Torah, specifically in Bamidbar.

Tevilas Keilim is required for metal utensils that are used for meals or meal preparation. This includes items like dishes, cutlery, serving utensils, pots, pans, and ladles.

Yes, materials such as wood, earthenware, stone, bone, horn, marble, and leather do not require Tevilas Keilim. The focus is primarily on metal utensils.

Yes, glass, including Pyrex, Duralex, Corelle, crystal, and fiberglass, requires Tevilah. It is treated similarly to metal since both can be repaired with the heat of a fire.

The custom is not to require Tevilah for these materials, but one may choose to be more stringent and immerse them without a brocha.

No, one should not use a vessel, even once, before Tevilas Keilim. If mistakenly used, the food may still be eaten, but the vessel should be immersed before further use.

There is a disagreement among scholars. Some consider it a Biblical commandment, while others view it as Rabbinical. The disagreement often revolves around the level of sanctity added to the equipment.

Large equipment, while challenging to immerse, is not exempt from Tevilah. Electrical equipment that comes into direct contact with food, like electric water urns, requires Tevilah for relevant parts.

Items purchased or gifted from a non-Jew require Tevilah. If borrowed or leased, or if one purchases metal and manufactures utensils, Tevilah may not be necessary.

Equipment sent to a non-Jewish handyman for repair may not require Tevilah unless the repair involves metal that belonged to the non-Jew and is essential for the equipment’s function.