Posted on 11/17/22
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 16, 2022 - The Baltimore Eruv is pleased to announce the completion of the new Eruv "Greengate Extension" which will accommodate the northeast section of our community (see the map accompanying this notice). This enlarged Eruv will now include the area between Green Summit Road and Old Court Road, and between Greenspring Avenue and Falls Road/Jones Falls Expressway (the JFX). This new Eruv extension will IY"H be effective by this Shabbos, parshas Chayei Sara 5783.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE – As a general rule, neither Falls Road nor Old Court Road themselves will be included in this new Eruv; one cannot carry on these roads! There is one exception: one may carry on Old Court Road between Greenspring Avenue and Greenlea Drive, walking on the south side of the roadway.
This expansion could not have happened without the tireless help from many community members. Special mention must be made regarding the unstinting work of R' Tony and R' Binyomin Goldenberg, who have spent countless hours working to make this Extension a reality, as well as the expertise and hands-on work of R' Yonah Ribiat and R' Moshe Turner. A big yasher koach to all these dedicated individuals!
The Greengate Extension will be referred to as an independent zone of the greater "Original Eruv". One will be able to carry from one zone to the other. The original Eruv boundary is still in place and will remain unaffected should a problem arise within the Greengate Extension.
There are a number of components of this extension that make it more susceptible to be compromised by weather or other factors beyond our control. This makes this “Greengate zone" not as reliable as the "Original Eruv zone”. Although we remain committed, Eruv of Baltimore, Inc. cannot take responsibility for the permanence of this extended zone.
Avraham Cohen, President, Eruv of Baltimore, Inc