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What is an eruv ?
Eruv is a general term that refers to several technical and halachic guidelines that must be implemented to permit carrying objects from one’s home into a shared space, or carrying in public areas on Shabbos
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05.10.26
The community of Katzrin is joining Eruv Kehilchato’s full supervision program and is expected to receive an eruv certification in the coming months.
05.10.26
The institute’s team carried out a thorough inspection of the Mevaseret Zion eruv today.
05.10.26
We are pleased to announce that the installation of a new eruv for the community of Ahiya has been completed.
05.10.26
The institute’s team inspected the eruv in the new caravan neighborhood in the community of Metzad in Gush Etzion.
05.10.26
The institute’s team inspected and planned an eruv for the caravan neighborhood in the community of Tzofim in Samaria.
05.10.26
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קטגוריית General
We use the word eiruv in various contexts: Maseches Eruvin, Hilchos Eruvin, Eiruv Chatzeiros, Eiruv Techumin, Eiruv Tavshilin, and more.
The literal translation of the word eiruv is “mixing.” Onkelos, in his translation of the verse “lo sizra karm’cha kilayim,” translates the word kilayim as eiruvin.
In Eiruv Chatzeiros, all the residents of the courtyard are “mixed” together.
In Eiruvei Techumin, the boundary of the city and the boundary of the place where the eiruv is placed are “mixed” together.
In Eiruv Tavshilin, the dishes for Yom Tov and the Shabbos that follows are “mixed” together.
Where does this apply to us?
There is mixing and confusion of concepts in everything related to the term eiruv.
A news article once appeared with the headline: “All IDF bases were enclosed with Eiruv Chatzeiros.” The free translation of that headline would mean that all the bases were enclosed with bread or matzos (see the entry Eiruv Chatzeiros).
Or someone may ask about the eruv wire: “Is this the Shabbos boundary?” The answer is no — the eruv wire is not the Shabbos boundary. The Shabbos boundary is approximately one kilometer beyond the wire (see the entry Eiruv Techumin).
The network of wires we call an “eiruv” is a borrowed term and does not appear in the Gemara or in halachah. It does not “mix” anything, and it would be more accurate to call it “the city partitions,” or something similar.
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Eruv KeHalacha course — live Zoom
A live Zoom course with in-person sessions
The course is taught by Rabbi Avraham Rinat and Rabbi Binyahu Shandorfi
The upcoming summer course will open at the beginning of Sivan, 5785
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Original price was: ₪1,400.₪750Current price is: ₪750.
German BLOSTA cutter
A high-quality German cutter by BLOSTA
An essential tool for an eruv inspector; it allows cutting eruv wire, braided wire, mesh fencing, and more
Note: there are imitations on the market, but they wear down quickly when used for heavy cutting
₪95
Telescopic-stick head
A head attachment for mounting onto a WOLF pole
This piece is used to place the wire onto the top of an eruv pole
This head can also be fitted to the Hudson telescopic pole
Watch the demonstration video here
₪70
Hudson pole head
₪100
Folding WOLF saw
A folding saw for pruning tree branches and low shrubs; practical to carry, and in many cases more convenient for cutting the base of a branch than using a high-reach pruner
Additionally, the lower and farther from the wire the pruning is done, the longer it will last
Straight blade, blade length: 16 cm
₪170
6.3-meter telescopic pole
A telescopic pole by GARLAND — extends to a height of 6.3 meters
Suitable for work at heights between 1.85 m and 6.30 m
A telescopic-stick head must be attached to the pole
₪450
High-reach WOLF pruner
A high-reach pruner by WOLF, attachable to a WOLF telescopic pole. This pruner allows cutting branches up to 38 mm in diameter along the eruv route
Model RC-M, without angle-adjustment capability
Technical details:
Cutting method: anvil
Amplification mechanism: single lever
Working angle: fixed
Handle length: 3 or 4 meters
₪260
Eruv-wire marking ribbon
High-quality satin ribbon, made in the USA, for marking the eruv wire
Dimensions: 91 cm length, 4 cm width
In windy areas, ensure the wind does not move the wire excessively because of the ribbon; additionally, the wire should be tied onto the ribbon so the ribbon does not shift in the wind and remains centered on the wire
₪250
Professional Training for Rabbis and Eruv Inspectors
Practical Eruvin: A One-of-a-Kind Online Course
A comprehensive course about the practical aspects of the laws of eruvin, including hundreds of pictures of eruvin in Israel and around the world, based on over a decade of experience with eruvin at the Halachic Eruv Institute.
Comprehensive Professional Eruv Support
The Halachic Eruv Institute seeks to make the world of eruv accessible to every single Jewish community in Israel and around the world and offers comprehensive solutions to the different challenges presented by eruvin as well as a professional support network
Throughout the generations, Shabbos observance has always been the thread that connects each and every Jew to one another, and every Jewish community deserves to have an eruv!
Illustrative Tours
Illustrative tours for experiential study of the halachot of eruvin and the way the eruv is built today
Including hands-on practice in replacing, tightening and tying the wires, and more… Suitable for rabbanim, avreichim, students and families
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Please note: The Halachic Eruv Institute does not assume any halachic responsibility for eruvin that are not under its auspices, and each individual must ascertain the halachic status of the eruv in question
Do you have reliable information about an eruv? Are you interested in being included in our database? Send us complete information about your eruv and we will be in touch about including your eruv in our database.
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“He was involved in all stages of the process, and everything was done kindly and graciously”
בOn behalf of the community of Neria and all the people who live here, I want to express my thanks and appreciation to Rabbi Avraham Rinat for everything that he does on behalf of eruvin in Israel. When our community expanded, we needed to do substantial work on our eruv and effectively replace the entire infrastructure of the eruv. We reached out to Rabbi Avraham Rinat, a talmid chacham who is an expert in both the theoretical aspects of eruvin as well as the practical aspects on the ground. He spent a lot of time learning about the topography and the yishuv before he made his recommendations. He was involved in all stages of the process, and everything was done kindly and graciously. May he be able to continue to provide guidance and assistance to others and share his expertise with them, amen
“All the entrepreneurs and businessmen were extremely impressed by his knowledge and capability”
My dear friend, the one and only Rabbi Rinat! I have been fortunate to take him with me to work on projects in hotels and resorts around the world! His knowledge and capabilities are incredible! Because of him, I was able to raise awareness about eruvin in the hotel industry in Israel and throughout the world and build an especially stringent eruv. All the entrepreneurs and businessmen were extremely impressed by his knowledge and ability, and especially by his gracious and noble character. May you be able to continue your work and sanctify God’s name. With deep friendship and appreciation, Eliyahu Rottenberg
“Highly recommended!”
This is a professional and efficient organization. Rabbi Rinat is well-versed in the halachos of eruvin, down to the fine details – both in terms of the halachic issues and the practical aspects of building and maintaining eruvin. He was available and accessible, and everything was done with patience, grace, and a smile. Highly recommended!
R’ Avraham has earned our respect and admiration!
We met Avraham Rinat as part of the eruv project in our community. R’ Avraham was the one who coordinated the construction of the eruv, and he has earned our great admiration: he was attentive, open to discussion, sensitive, and understood the great complexity involved in working in an urban space and within a neighborhood. The issue of building an eruv for Shabbos encompasses a variety of aspects and questions that must be discussed on a communal level in advance, before decisions are made, so that the implications and alternatives are clearly understood by everyone involved ahead of time. R’ Avraham was a fantastic partner in this discission, he was attentive and understood a lot about the various concerns, he was well-versed in the details, creative, pleasant, and ready and willing to work with us.
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