Highland Park & Edison eruv
One eruv covers Highland Park and the adjacent Orthodox section of Edison, and it connects to the New Brunswick eruv, so you can carry from one into the other. A recorded hotline gives the latest status.
How to check whether it's up
- Recorded status hotline 732-487-ERUV (3788)
- Weekly status email Send a blank email to hperuv+subscribe@groups.io
- Mastodon and Facebook @hperuv — posted as soon as both eruvin are checked
What it covers
In outline — the exact street-by-street boundary is published on hperuv.org — the eruv runs from River Road and Raritan Avenue north along River Road to the NJ Transit line, along the tracks to the Edison station, then by way of Central, Plainfield and Woodbridge Avenues around to Donaldson Park, and back along the Raritan River shoreline. Most of Donaldson Park is inside it.
It connects to the separate New Brunswick eruv on the other side of the river, so you can carry between them.
Outside the eruv
- The Edison train station parking lot
- The Meadows Wildlife Area
- New Brunswick eruv: the path along the river shoreline (the walking path by Route 18 is inside)
- New Brunswick eruv: the street and sidewalks between Joyce Kilmer and Livingston Avenues, where the eruv follows the houseline
Official map
Interactive map and text boundary at hperuv.org ↗
Good to know
- The eruv describes itself as New Jersey's first eruv.
Sources
ShulMap communities here
Frequently asked questions
Is there an eruv in Highland Park & Edison?
One eruv covers Highland Park and the adjacent Orthodox section of Edison, and it connects to the New Brunswick eruv, so you can carry from one into the other. A recorded hotline gives the latest status. Source: hperuv.org — status and text-description pages, checked 22 September 2026. Always confirm before carrying, and follow your own rav.
How do I check if the Highland Park & Edison eruv is up?
Recorded status hotline: 732-487-ERUV (3788). Weekly status email: Send a blank email to hperuv+subscribe@groups.io. Mastodon and Facebook: @hperuv — posted as soon as both eruvin are checked. Never assume it is up — check before every Shabbos.
Is there a map of the Highland Park & Edison eruv?
Yes — Interactive map and text boundary at hperuv.org. ShulMap does not draw eruv boundaries; use the eruv's own map and check your specific street.
What is outside the Highland Park & Edison eruv?
The eruv names these as outside it: The Edison train station parking lot; The Meadows Wildlife Area; New Brunswick eruv: the path along the river shoreline (the walking path by Route 18 is inside); New Brunswick eruv: the street and sidewalks between Joyce Kilmer and Livingston Avenues, where the eruv follows the houseline. 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.