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Where is the Eruv?

Where is the Eruv?

An Eruv is an enclosure around a home or community. It enables the carrying of objects out of doors on the Jewish Sabbath that would otherwise be forbidden by Torah law. Without an eruv, Torah-observant Jews would be unable to carry keys or tissues in their pockets or push baby carriages on Jewish Sabbath thus making it difficult for many to leave home. Most of the Eruv consists of fishing wire strung from lamppost to lamppost. For more information, updates and boundaries, click here.

Downtown Kosher Restaurants

Downtown Kosher Restaurants

There are many kosher restaurants in the area. Click here to see what's nearby.

Nearby Shuls & Judaica Stores

Nearby Shuls & Judaica Stores

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Celebrate Israel Parade!

On Sunday, June 3, the JCRC/UJA Federation/Israeli Consulate will be hosting the annual Celebrate Israel Parade. See more info here: http://celebrateisraelny.org/

Our assembly time is 2:15 PM in section 11 E, at 54th st between Madison & 5th avenue. A group will also be leaving from the Bronfman Center at around 1:30 PM.

This year's theme is "Israel Branches Out," and we will be marching with other Hillels and university students toward the...

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