Which new dishes need to be immersed in a mikvah before I use them?

Here's what you need to know

Certain new dishes and utensils made of metal or glass need to be immersed in a mikvah before use. This is a ritual purification required by Jewish law.

The specific rule is

New dishes and utensils made of metal or glass should be immersed in a mikvah before use. This includes items like pots, pans, silverware, and glassware. Utensils made of other materials, like plastic or wood, do not require immersion.

Step by step

• Identify which of your new dishes are made of metal or glass.
• Take those dishes to a mikvah for immersion.
• Recite the blessing for immersing utensils before immersing them.

Background

The requirement to immerse new metal and glass utensils comes from the Torah, which mandates this for items acquired from non-Jews. The immersion is a way of spiritually preparing the utensils for use in a Jewish home. There is a blessing recited before the immersion, acknowledging the commandment. Some authorities extend this requirement to certain other materials, but the mainstream practice focuses on metal and glass.

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