Forest Hills eruv

The Forest Hills–Rego Park Eruv posts its status by phone on Fridays, and it connects to the Kew Gardens Hills Eruv via Jewel Avenue only.

How to check whether it's up

Status line 718-544-6898 — Call on Fridays, ideally a few hours before Shabbos.

What it covers

The Queens Jewish Center, which publishes the boundaries but does not own or maintain the eruv, lists them clockwise from the top as the Long Island Expressway service road, the Grand Central Parkway service road, Union Turnpike, the abandoned LIRR track south of Metropolitan Avenue (a newer extension) and Woodhaven Boulevard. Its map is dated 2021.

Outside the eruv

Named by the eruv as outside it. Not a complete list — check the official map.

Sidewalks on the boundary streets may or may not be inside the eruv.

Official map

Boundaries and 2021 map at the Queens Jewish Center ↗

ShulMap does not draw eruv boundaries. Always use the eruv's own map, and check your specific street.

Good to know

You can carry between this eruv and the Kew Gardens Hills Eruv only via Jewel Avenue (not 69th Road), and only when both are up.
The Kew Gardens Eruv is a separate eruv again; the QJC page describes the Austin Street underpass and the Markwood Place–Park Lane crossing as the connections to it.

Sources

Queens Jewish Center — Forest Hills Eruv Information

Last checked 29 September 2026. Eruv details change — the eruv organization's own site is always the authority, not this page.

ShulMap communities here

Forest Hills, NY

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Frequently asked questions

Is there an eruv in Forest Hills?

The Forest Hills–Rego Park Eruv posts its status by phone on Fridays, and it connects to the Kew Gardens Hills Eruv via Jewel Avenue only. Source: Queens Jewish Center — Forest Hills Eruv Information, checked 29 September 2026. Always confirm before carrying, and follow your own rav.

How do I check if the Forest Hills eruv is up?

Status line: 718-544-6898 (Call on Fridays, ideally a few hours before Shabbos). Never assume it is up — check before every Shabbos.

Is there a map of the Forest Hills eruv?

Yes — Boundaries and 2021 map at the Queens Jewish Center. ShulMap does not draw eruv boundaries; use the eruv's own map and check your specific street.

What is outside the Forest Hills eruv?

The eruv names these as outside it: Sidewalks on the boundary streets may or may not be inside the eruv.. 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.