Eruv South Africa
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This is a photo of a small section of an eruv in Jerusalem. (source) |
What is an Eruv?
Shabbat (Saturday, the sabbath) is a day set apart by Jewish law (Halacha) from the working week. Family time and spiritual pursuits are emphasised and weekday activities associated with work are prohibited. Our Jewish religious code spells out the Shabbat restrictions. For example, carrying and pushing wheelchairs and prams are only permitted in homes, private gardens and community areas. An Eruv is a boundary recognised by Jewish law, within which these activities are permitted. According to Halacha, carrying on the Sabbath is prohibited and considered a desecration thereof. Most people who observe the Sabbath depend on the eruv in order to operate within a Halachic framework when carrying, using a pram etc.
In 2010 we began geo-coding new eruv maps and making them freely accessible via Google maps. Since Google has changed their mapping software some number of versions.. somewhat later the UOS adopted the same mapping and use it on their new website, read more here.
Gauteng Johannesburg is now consolidated into two maps, the greater area and the Victory Park area.
Eruv.org.za is maintained by Alan Levin (historically under the auspices of Rabbi Klein of the UOS in Joburg, South Africa). Please do not hesitate to be in contact if you wish to add or change anything on this web site, it's a resource for the community and visitors.
Contact: Alan Levin - +27 21 488 2820 office - alan@eruv.org.za