The Eruv

Name: Thanksgiving
Start: 2026-11-26T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-26T00:00:00-05:00
Location: VCJC

The Eruv for Van Cortlandt Jewish Center

Current Eruv Status

ERUV STATUS: UP — APPROVED FOR USE

Last confirmed: [DATE]

Considered usable through: [DATE]

This status reflects the current rabbinic authorization and is subject to change if damage or other concerns are identified. Please check for updated notices before relying on the eruv.

Eruv Boundary Map

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Map showing Van Cortlandt Jewish Center Eruv boundaries in green, excluding sidewalks in red — Eruv boundaries around Van Cortlandt Jewish Center, highlighting areas excluding sidewalks
This map illustrates the Eruv boundaries for the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center as of October 29, 2026. Areas within the green boundary indicate the Eruv, while red lines highlight sidewalks that are not included. The map covers regions near Jerome Park Reservoir and prominent roads like 238th Street and Mosholu Parkway.

Download a Large-Scale Eruv Map (PDF)

The map shows the approved boundaries of the Van Cortlandt Village eruv. Please examine it carefully, particularly if your intended route takes you near the boundary. Not every location or sidewalk near the boundary is necessarily included.

About Our Eruv

The Van Cortlandt Jewish Center’s new eruv is a welcome addition to the Jewish community of Van Cortlandt Village.

An eruv is a specially established boundary that permits carrying certain items outdoors on Shabbat within its designated area, in accordance with Jewish law.

For families with young children, this means being able to take a stroller to synagogue, visit friends, or enjoy a Shabbat walk together. It also permits carrying such items as a siddur, tallit, house keys, and other Shabbat-permissible necessities.

The eruv makes it easier for residents and visitors to participate in synagogue activities, share Shabbat meals, and enjoy the warmth of our neighborhood community.

Our eruv is maintained and inspected under rabbinic supervision. Its authorization for use is based on the approved inspection and maintenance arrangements, and the status shown above reflects the current period of approval.

Please remember: An eruv permits certain types of carrying on Shabbat, but it does not change other Shabbat restrictions. Carrying is permitted only within the approved boundaries and while the eruv is authorized for use.

Understanding the Eruv Rules

If you would like to understand the eruv rules better—including what could not be carried before, what is now permitted, what remains prohibited, and how the rules differ on Yom Tov—we invite you to read our more detailed explanation.

[Learn More: What Can You Carry on Shabbat? Understanding Our New Eruv]

For questions about the boundaries or specific halachic issues, please consult the VCJC rabbi.