University of Maryland Eruv Committee

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Eruv Status Check Weekly Eruv Status after 12 Noon Friday on AIM Screen name: UMDEruv Fundraising Drive The Eruv desperately needs $5000 in repairs. Go to UMDEruv to donate now.    About the UMD Eruv Committee The UMD Eruv Committee is s a non-profit organization that maintains the University of Maryland Eruv, which encompasses the entire University of Maryland, signifigant areas of College Park, and sections of University Park. An eruv is a metaphysical wall, in which traditional Jews are allowed to carry objects from one area to another on the Sabbath. This includes everything from bags and books to pushing strollers and wheelchairs to wearing backpacks. In order to construct the eruv, the UMD Eruv Committee was required to obtain permission from the owners of the area and structures within the boundary, including Prince George's county, Pepco, and the University of Maryland. The UMD Eruv is under the rabbinic supervision of Rabbi Barry Freundel, with local halachic support from Rabbi Elli Fischer. For more information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.   Eruv Boundaries/Map Click to view a full size map of the UMD Eruv (3 MB PDF) The UMD Eruv encompasses the entire University of Maryland, extends to Greenbelt Ave., and includes Chabad, Knox Boxes, as well as parts of University Heights.   Who are we? President/Chair: Shlomit Nulman Local Rabbinic Advisor: Rabbi Eli Kohl Committee Founder: Harris M. Cohen   Get Involved Please contact Avi Binstock for more information about getting involved with the committee.