Sanctuary and Other Facilities:
B'nai Torah is a beautiful, large, airy, contemporary space with a sanctuary, chapel, multi-purpose social hall, gift shop, school wing, administrative offices, meat and dairy Kosher kitchens, and a Mikvah. We also have an outdoor chapel, permanent Sukkah, sufficient parking, two playgrounds, and an Eiruv. It is worth noting that a hotel is our next door neighbor!

Eiruv:
In 2002, B’nai Torah erected its own Eiruv (an eiruv allows those inside it to transport things on Shabbat, and is particularly helpful for those with children). The Eiruv, incorporating Georgia power wiring and several fences and posts, encloses a few square miles in Sandy Springs, stretching from Georgia 400 almost to Roswell Road. (The route begins at the bridge where Mt. Vernon Highway crosses Georgia 400, follows GA 400 to Hammond, and then runs along Hammond to Glenridge. It proceeds north on Glenridge to Johnson’s Ferry, almost to Roswell road. At the intersection of Johnson’s Ferry and Mt. Vernon, it doubles back on Mt. Vernon to Glenridge, and then proceeds up Glenridge past the Baptist church. From there it follows the fences of subdivisions to include the synagogue and the Staybridge suites, and proceeds along Mt. Vernon back to the 400. Rabbi Heller regularly inspects the physical component of the Eiruv, and the proclamation signed by the Fulton County Commissioner, granting permission to use the Eiruv, is proudly displayed in the synagogue,

Note: If you are planning to rely on the Eiruv, please check with the synagogue office, or Rabbi Heller, to confirm that the Eiruv is up.

We are proud that B’nai Torah is a congregation that welcomes Jews with many different styles and levels of observances. The fact that we have an Eiruv does not make us Orthodox, but does help us serve the needs of those members and guests who find meaning in this aspect of traditional practice.

Mikvah:
B’nai Torah’s Mikvah is a place of purity and healing, open to all segments of the Jewish community. We welcome those who would like to use it for monthly use, for conversions, before marriage or festivals, as well as for other types of rituals that have developed around the Mikvah in modern times.

What is a Mivkah?
A Mikvah is a pool of water which has been gathered without being “drawn” or becoming subject to ritual impurity. A Mikvah must contain a certain minimum quantity of still (not flowing) water, and must be deep enough to immerse in completely. Its use is mandated by Biblical and rabbinic law in certain situations, but has become customary as part of many other types of rituals.

How do I use the B’nai Torah Mikvah?
Call the office at 404-257-0537 to make an appointment. Those using the Mikvah should be prepared to shower and remove all makeup, nail polish, contact lenses, etc, before entering. Users should consult their own rabbi, or the instructions at the Mikvah, for further information. A donation is requested.

Technical Details:
The Mikvah was constructed as part of the B’nai Torah building, under the supervision of Rabbi Nathan Greenblatt, and was later inspected by Rabbi Michael Broyde. The Mikvah is of a“hashakah” type. This means that there is an outer chamber (called the “bor”) which is filled by water which flows down from the roof without any human intervention, and a separate bathing area which is filled with water from the county system. The two waters “kiss” through an opening between the two chambers, and the waters in the bathing area are thus purified and made fit for the purpose of ritual immersion. Rabbi Heller works with the synagogue’s custodial staff to ensure that the Mikvah remains ritually fit even as standards of cleanliness and comfort are maintained.