Five Towns eruv
The Five Towns Eruv covers Woodmere, Hewlett, Cedarhurst, North Woodmere and Lawrence. It is funded by roughly 40 affiliated shuls and is under local rabbinic supervision.
How to check whether it's up
- Status hotline 516-900-3831
- Website fivetownseruv.org
- Email alerts Free weekly status email — sign up at fivetownseruv.org
What it covers
The eruv covers Woodmere, Hewlett, Cedarhurst, North Woodmere and Lawrence. Lawrence is unusual: it also sits inside the separate Far Rockaway and Lawrence Eruv, which has its own status line.
Outside the eruv
- The Woodmere Dock, at the south end of Woodmere Boulevard South
- The Woodmere Club golf course
- Hewlett Harbor
- The Grant Park pond and walking path
- Doxy Brook Park on Branch Boulevard
- North Woodmere Park past the playground entrance
- Waterfront sections of Back Lawrence around Albro Lane, Meadow Drive, Turkey Point and Sage Avenue
Official map
Sources
ShulMap communities here
Frequently asked questions
Is there an eruv in Five Towns?
The Five Towns Eruv covers Woodmere, Hewlett, Cedarhurst, North Woodmere and Lawrence. It is funded by roughly 40 affiliated shuls and is under local rabbinic supervision. Source: fivetownseruv.org, checked 7 September 2026. Always confirm before carrying, and follow your own rav.
How do I check if the Five Towns eruv is up?
Status hotline: 516-900-3831. Website: fivetownseruv.org. Email alerts: Free weekly status email — sign up at fivetownseruv.org. Never assume it is up — check before every Shabbos.
Is there a map of the Five Towns eruv?
Yes — Map at fivetownseruv.org. ShulMap does not draw eruv boundaries; use the eruv's own map and check your specific street.
What is outside the Five Towns eruv?
The eruv names these as outside it: The Woodmere Dock, at the south end of Woodmere Boulevard South; The Woodmere Club golf course; Hewlett Harbor; The Grant Park pond and walking path; Doxy Brook Park on Branch Boulevard; North Woodmere Park past the playground entrance; Waterfront sections of Back Lawrence around Albro Lane, Meadow Drive, Turkey Point and Sage Avenue. The list is not exhaustive — check the official map.
Eruv: Eruv boundaries are shown for orientation only and reflect the boundary, not live up/down status. Always confirm with your local rav or the eruv hotline before relying on them.