5 Towns Eruv

The Five Towns Eruv has evolved over the year to encompass a very large area, including much, but not all, of the Five Towns and North Woodmere, and a small section of Gibson.

The original, small Eruv was constructed and supervised by several of the local Rabbis. About 27 years ago, Rav Shimon Eider zt”l, was called in as a consultant and his advice was followed as the Eruv expanded. Over the years, Rabbis located in different areas added to the Eruv as the community grew. During the course of this time, the Eruv was checked (and repaired as necessary) every week.

Recently, Rav Hershel Schachter, Rosh Kollel at RIETS, visited as a consultant and reviewed the entire Eruv with local Rabbis. The Yeshiva Gedolah of the Five Towns volunteered to review the Eruv so that it would conform with Rav Schacter’s recommendations, and thus, unite the Eruv described in this booklet so that it would conform to one uniform standard.

Many people who live in the inner sections of the Eruv don’t know its exact boundaries. It is therefore important to realize that when walking outside of one’s familiar zone, it is possible to inadvertently overstep the boundaries of the Eruv. There are many locations at the periphery where one could easily, but mistakenly, carry outside of the Eruv if not familiar with the exact path of the Eruv’s border. That is why this guide is so vital for our community. Please note that this map includes only the borders of the Five Towns Eruv. We have clearly outlined our Eruv border. However there may be other Eruvin in existence that include areas on our map that are technically outside the Five Towns Eruv. Other than the Five Towns Eruv, we do not take any responsibility for the kashrus or boundaries of the Far Rockaway/Lawrence Eruv, or any private Eruvin except for the areas where our Eruv overlaps with sections of the Far Rockaway/Lawrence Eruv.

Please take time to study the overview map so that you will be informed as to the general boundaries of the Eruv. If any of the border streets are ones you will confront, then use the table of contents to locate it and find the details of that particular border. We sincerely hope that the Eruv will be used only to enhance the dignity of Shabbos in our area.

If you have any specific questions concerning the Eruv, please consult your local Rabbi or send an email to eruv@ygft.org