[8] The synagogue was designed in a modernist style by the English architect, Arthur Furner, a partner in Hermann Kallenbach's architectural firm, KKF.

It borders on Kempton Park to the north-west, Boksburg to the west, Brakpan to the south and Daveyton to the east.

[13][14] Prior to 2020, Metrorail operated services on the Johannesburg-Springs line from Benoni to Johannesburg, Germiston, Boksburg, Brakpan and Springs.

[15] Prior to 2020, Metrorail operated services on the Johannesburg-Daveyton line from Benoni to Johannesburg, Germiston and Boksburg.

Benoni is also served by three metropolitan routes linking it to surrounding towns and cities in the East Rand.