A brand new gorgeous mikvah ‘Bor Al Gabai Bor’ opened in the Boston suburb of Malden in Massachusetts.
The Mikvah was built by Congregation Beth Israel under the Leadership of Rabbi Yitzchak Zev Rabinowitz and Executive Director, Matthew Garland. A OU member shul, it has been serving the needs of the Jewish community since 1904.
This Mikvah is built with a Bor Mei Geshomeim under the Bor Hatvilah בור ע”ג בור, as the Rebbe Rashab instituted.
The Mikvah has a special uniqueness as it was built with all the stringencies that Rebbe Rashab instituted in the famous Mikvah of Rostov, Russia.
It has a separate independent rain storage cistern) that allows the Mikvah to change the Mei Geshomiem in the boros, on a regular basis without closing down for an extended period of time to wait for new rain water.
This feature is very special and unique as very few Mikvaos around the world (outside of Eretz Yisroel) have this special addition.
The Mikvah is one of the most modern and up to date Mikvaos in the Boston area. It has a beautiful waiting room, modern prep rooms with a jacuzzi, and radiant heated floors.
In addition there are many comfort and amenities making the Mikvah experience very enjoyable.
The Executive Director, Matthew Garland, put in his utmost effort and time that the Mikvah should become a reality. He supervised the construction from its conception to its opening.
The Mikvah was built under the Halachik and practical guidance of one of the greatest halachic authorities on Mikvaos, Rabbi Yermiyohu Katz.
The world renowned Mikvah consultant, Elozor Raichik provided on hands supervision and guided the general contractor and all sub-contractors in all areas of the general Mikvah construction.
The Mikvah Is now open for daily use. Because of its appealing looks, it encourages many women to start keeping the laws of Taharas Hamispacha with dignity.
Really looks nice.
Special community to do this…..
Matthew, yasher koach! Very impressive and I’m so proud to see what my former classmate accomplished. I am happy to direct people to your mikvah and may it bring brachos to many families (including your own).
I am continually delighted with Judaism’s ability to link every aspect of life to holiness and blessing. Our religion knows what the body and soul needs to live and blossom. The mikvah is in essence, a holy bath-room, with religious rules and regulations that apply to everyone in the community, regardless of their means and resources. Everyone can enter to clean their bodies thoroughly, under ritual times, with guidance and dignity, in a holy setting. Thank you Matthew and team for bringing this dream of a Mikvah to life. I’m shepping nachas because you are family!
What a way to beautify a mitzvah!
I’ve been to many mikvahs, and this one is by far the nicest.
I’ve been inside and it’s the nicest mikvah I’ve ever been in!
Beautiful mikvah in a beautiful community!
“Orthodox and Chabad traditions differ on where these collection reservoirs must be located. Most Orthodox communities have the two collecting pools on the side of the mikvah, while Chabad communities have one underneath. The Malden mikvah meets the requirements of both groups. The reservoir beneath the mikvah has a Plexiglas cover so the waters can merge.
“This is symbolic of Malden,” said Goldberg’s wife, Ellen Zagorsky Goldberg. “The mikvah is part of the welcoming community of Malden.”
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The Mikvah was built with the help of Mikvah USA together with Rabbi Katz. Their approach is to build a mikvah which is yotzei kol a hadeos, so their are boros on the side as well as below. The mikvah was also designed to help mkarev more women to the mitzvah of Taharas Mispacha, and so a lot effort and expense was made to make it appealing. We can say, B”H, that it has attracted many women from outside of our community as we had hoped.
What a special place…lovely in its goals (serving the needs of various stringencies) and lovely in its design.
Attentions made to and for everyone’s needs. Impressive and beautiful.
Such a beautiful mikvah… the nicest I’ve ever seen.
Job well done. May this bring a smile from Heaven.
Gorgeous mikvah in a sweet, welcoming community.
The mikvah is beautiful. It’s wonderful that you have achieved this.
As well as completely fulfilling halakic requirements it is beautiful and inviting.
How did the Rabbis of this shul come to the correct understanding that the Rebbe Rashab’s shita is the most halachically correct and complete shita? Kol hakavod to them for intellectual honesty and yiras shomayim.
handicap-accessible?
Elozar raichik is the best guy for the job
Wow! So nice to see! Matthew’s mother was very involved in decorating the original Mikvah in Winnipeg in the 70’s.
R’ Elizer Raichik. A chasidisher yungerman from crown heights, fitting person to build mikvos. Hatzlocho rabboh.
love the fire place