Rabbi Akiba mentions both. He or she descends into the water, bows his head, bends his knees and submerges in a sea, river or any Kosher Mikuah. This is symbolic of the Teshuvah process. We must humble ourselves, bow in remorse and submerge ourselves in repentance. G-d suggest to us the beauty of teshuvah and the absurdity of sin.
Man sometimes is in despair of attaining repentance.
My family and I wish each one of you a happy and healthy New Year. G-d will become our active participant. Vice Principal's Message Dear Hillel family, At Hillel Academy, each child is invited to experience ancient texts and modern technology, the humanities and science, individual study and cooperative activities. We are living in a time of exciting technological development. Our children can access information far more rapidly than we could in our youth.