Atlanta is the Latest Chabad Community to Look Out For

By Aliza Friedman, Gitty (Rachel) Lipszyc, Hudie Lipszyc, and Tzali Levin – azurebrokerage.com

Up until recently, you probably haven’t heard much about “Atlanta, Georgia” or “Sandy Springs”, but now you’re hearing about it from your friends and neighbors all around town! You might be wondering, “Is anyone actually living there? Is there any city life and Jewish people to be found? Or is it just a bunch of corn fields?”

To answer the question briefly, Sandy Springs is a suburb of Atlanta. Atlanta itself is a rapidly growing metro hotspot that has large corporations packing their bags and relocating here from the West. It is the birthplace of Coca-Cola and home to the world’s largest aquarium and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the busiest airport in the USA. It has great weather and job opportunities and has more “affordable” housing in comparison to some larger cities such as New York, Miami or Los Angeles.

Many Chabad families from other states and Canada have moved here with their young children, joining an already thriving and diverse Jewish community. The many kosher food and Jewish school options have seen tremendous growth over the last few years and have been a driving factor for the influx of families joining the Jewish community.

Shluchim and Anash in this neighborhood are fielding questions and phone calls every day. Since we have lived in the community for several years (well over 60 years of combined experience!) and are well acquainted with the neighborhood, our team at Azure Realty (Founded by 3 Lubavitchers) thought it might be helpful to put out an informational article about the most commonly asked questions that come our way.

If you are interested in checking out the community to move here permanently, please be in touch with us so we may better assist you in answering your questions further!

Check out the current houses that are available at www.azurebrokerage.com. You want to search up High Point, Sandy Springs, GA. If you want to be in walking distance of the largest Chabad community, type in 5065 High Point Road, Atlanta, GA 30342 (Beth Tefillah’s address) and zoom out a bit to see what’s in walking distance.

Disclaimer: Houses are Expensive.
Don’t be expecting a deal or a bargain. When a home goes on the market these days, in this neighborhood, there are multiple offers within about 24-72 hours and most of the time above asking.
The values of the properties in Sandy Springs are steadily appreciating so it can be a good investment in the long term! Houses that were once purchased for 450-600k are now selling for over 1 million dollars.

Answers to some FAQS:

Homes in the area range between $750,000- $2,700,000 and range from 3 bedrooms and 2,000 square feet to 6 bedrooms and over 5,000 square feet.

Rentals- For those not yet ready to purchase a home there are rental options in the neighborhood. Some owners will list their homes for rent on websites such as Zillow or sometimes you can find a basement apartment for rent on other sites like Facebook. There are a few apartment options that are within 1.2 miles of the Shul (Charleston Court, Perimeter Circle, The Arium, The Stratford). Apartments start at about $2,000/month for 2 bedrooms.

Eruv- The Eruv has expanded vastly since it was first put up many years ago. To view an exact map of the Eruv, check out the link: www.bethtefillah.org/eruv

Minyan- Beth Tefillah has 2 Minyanim options on Shabbos as well as a Minyan every day of the week for Shacharis, Mincha, and Maariv.

Shul- Beth Tefillah has a thriving and diverse community with many young Chabad families as well as a Chabad House style community. The Shul runs various holiday programs throughout the year and offers many classes, youth services and kiddushim. There are a handful of men and women Mikvah options throughout the town.

Community- Our community is a warm and inviting one. You will often see people walking home from shul together to join in a Shabbos meal and the community supports one another through lifecycle events. There are couples here that have only very recently gotten married as well as families with children ranging in age from babies to teens. The men get together to farbreng and the women enjoy classes and N’shei events together.

Kosher- We have a Kosher option for a vast array of cuisine options. Meat? Dairy? Falafel? Sandwiches? Sushi? Cookies? Groceries? We’ve got you covered. For more in depth info about the local restaurants and Kosher store options, WhatsApp or text Gitty Lipszyc (678-599-5358).

Benefits to Look Forward to- Quality of life. Lots of (free and plentiful) parking. A balanced mix between urban and rural. Great weather (each of the 4 seasons are very distinct from one another!). More property for your money (think: a yard and ~3,000 SqFt all to just your family). Less social pressure than what you’ll find in other communities. Clean cities that can be great to raise a family in.

School- There is a Chabad preschool and elementary school in Sandy Springs as well as other Jewish, but non-Chabad schooling options within a short commute of the neighborhood.

See below for pictures of some homes for sale/recently sold in the area, of our Jewish Community, and we welcome you to come and check it out.

You can reach out via Whatsapp/text for more information by reaching out to Aliza Friedman (646-263-4977) or Gitty Lipszyc (678-599-5358)
Or email us at [email protected] with any questions and let us know if you want to stay in the loop on the off market properties popping up in the neighborhood!