Shabbat & Holy Days
Prepare spiritually before Shabbat, Kol Nidre, or another meaningful Jewish holiday.
Mikvah for Men at MACoM.
A welcoming place to connect with tradition, mark a meaningful moment, reflect, and renew.
A practice with deep roots
Ancient ritual.
Personal meaning.
Jewish men have used the mikvah for centuries, before marriage and conversion, in preparation for Shabbat and holy days, and at moments of spiritual transition.
At MACoM, men across the spectrum of Jewish observance are welcome to immerse for a traditional purpose, to mark a change in life, or simply because the experience feels meaningful.
Reasons to immerse
A moment worth marking.
There is no single reason to visit the mikvah. These are some of the moments men may choose to honor through immersion.
Marriage & Partnership
Immerse before a wedding or while celebrating the marriage of a child.
B’nai Mitzvah
Mark becoming Bar Mitzvah or celebrate the Bar or Bat Mitzvah of a child.
Family Milestones
Honor the anticipation of becoming a father or grandfather and other family transitions.
Healing, Grief & Loss
Create space after illness, pregnancy loss, or the death of a loved one or pet.
Change & Renewal
Mark a new job, an empty nest, divorce, retirement, or another turning point.
A personal journey
From curiosity to connection.
Richard first encountered a mikvah for men while traveling in Safed. The experience moved him to learn more about the ancient ritual and eventually brought him to MACoM.
His immersion in MACoM’s warm waters deepened his sense of connection to Jewish life. He later joined the board with a commitment to helping more men discover spiritual immersion for themselves.
“You don’t even need a reason; you can immerse because it simply feels right.”Richard · MACoM community member
Planning your visit
Simple, private, and welcoming.
You do not need to arrive with every detail figured out. MACoM can help you prepare for a comfortable and meaningful visit.
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Choose your moment
Come with a traditional purpose, a personal intention, or simply a desire for reflection and renewal.
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Schedule your visit
Request an appointment online. Ask the MACoM team about current daytime, evening, or Sunday availability.
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Know what to expect
Review the preparation and immersion guide before your appointment, or contact MACoM with questions.
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Enter the water
Take the time you need to immerse, reflect, and mark the moment in a way that feels meaningful to you.
Plan your visit
Schedule your immersion.
Choose a time for your visit or contact the MACoM team with questions about men’s immersion, preparation, or accessibility.
- AvailabilityAsk about current daytime, evening, or Sunday appointments.
- Emailinfo@atlantamikvah.org
- Phone404-549-9679
