Albany Anash Break Ground for Mikvah at Upstate Crossroads

Last week, community members gathered for the momentous occasion of groundbreaking the first dedicated Men’s Mikvah in Albany, NY.

For countless Jewish travelers making their way through Upstate New York, Albany is much more than just a name on the map.

Located at the crossroads of I-87 and I-90, New York’s capital city sits along some of the most heavily traveled routes connecting New York City and the Catskills with Montreal, Lake George, the Adirondacks, Western New York, and New England, with destinations throughout the upstate region.

While the Jewish community of Albany has a relatively small local population, for frum families traveling on vacation, business trips, simchas, or simply passing through, Albany has long served as a welcome rest stop.

At the heart of Albany Jewish hospitality is Congregation Shomray Torah, known locally as “The Shteeble,” a place for Jews of all stripes to stop for Torah, tefillah, a minyan, kosher food, and a warm Jewish welcome.

However, there has long been missing one key amenity to serve Jewish locals and travelers alike; a dedicated men’s mikvah.

Now, after years of planning and preparation, plans are moving forward to construct the Albany Men’s Mikvah, and the community has launched a $200,000 campaign to bring this dream into reality.

While the mikvah will have an important daily impact on the local community, its reach will extend far beyond the Capital Region.

A men’s mikvah will make Albany an even more complete destination for the frum traveler and provide the crucial access of a men’s mikvah to all Jews traveling upstate New York. The project is an investment both in the future of Jewish life in Albany and in the broader Jewish community that passes through.

Already, $80,000 has been raised from local residents and supporters, bringing the campaign close to the halfway mark.

But completing the project will require help from beyond Albany.

Organizers are turning to the broader Jewish community and asking those who have traveled through Albany, or who appreciate the importance of strengthening Jewish infrastructure even in smaller communities to become partners in this endeavor.

The grounds are ready, the plans are designed, and all that is needed now is your support to finally make this a reality. Every contribution brings the project one step closer to construction.

To help build the Albany Men’s Mikvah and become a partner in this project, visit:
https://thechesedfund.com/shomraytorah/albanymensmikvah