The Eruv of Monsey released its weekly inspection report ahead of Shabbos and Rosh Hashanah 5787, with inspectors identifying 11 issues across the Eruv system. Three were determined to be not kosher and required immediate repair, six were classified as high-priority, and two were considered low-priority.
Following this week’s inspections and repair work, officials confirmed that all sections of the Eruv are kosher and operational ahead of Shabbos and Yom Tov.
In Suffern, crews repaired an Eruv string that had been pushed out of position by a tree. In Pearl River, a cracked lechi was removed and replaced.
In the Monsey Rambam Eruv 1 section, crews repaired an Eruv string near Suzanne Lake after it became tangled in tree branches.
In the Spring Valley Rambam Eruv, an Eruv string along Route 45 that had become tangled in branches was cleared and restored.
Two repairs were completed in the Haverstraw Eruv along Call Hollow Road in Pomona. At one location, a downed Eruv string was repaired. At another, branches pressing against the Eruv wires were removed.
The Good Samaritan Hospital Rambam, Airmont, Chestnut Ridge, Montebello, Monsey Rambam 2, Spring Valley, Nanuet Rambam, Wesley Hills, New Hempstead, New City, and Hillcrest sections were also inspected and confirmed kosher.
Special Rosh Hashanah Message
With the first day of Rosh Hashanah 5787 falling on Shabbos, Eruv officials used this week’s report to highlight the importance of maintaining a reliable, mehadrin Eruv throughout Monsey and the surrounding communities.
The organization noted that the shofar is not blown when the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbos, based on the enactment of Chazal intended to prevent someone from inadvertently carrying a shofar in a public domain. Eruv officials said the halacha serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of ensuring that the community’s Eruv is properly maintained every Shabbos and Yom Tov.
The Eruv of Monsey thanked its inspectors, repair crews, supporters, and community partners whose work throughout the year helps keep the system maintained to its standards. The organization also encouraged residents to partner in supporting the Eruv’s ongoing inspection, repair, and maintenance operations.
Officials wished the entire Monsey community and surrounding areas a Kesivah V’Chasimah Tovah and a Shanah Tovah U’Mesukah, and confirmed that the entire Eruv system is kosher and ready for Shabbos and Rosh Hashanah.
