New Haven eruv
The New Haven Eruv is checked every Friday morning. Call its hotline, 203-387-3897, on Friday afternoon to confirm it is up — the eruv says you cannot rely on it just because it was up the week before.
How to check whether it's up
- Eruv Hotline 203-387-3897
- Website nheruv.net
What it covers
New Haven Eruv, Inc. publishes a main map plus maps for Yale and New Haven, Yale hospital access and Hopkins School, and reports on both the New Haven and the Yale eruvin. Check your own street on the maps rather than assuming a neighborhood is covered.
Official map
Good to know
- Halachic questions are decided by the eruv's Halachah Committee — Rabbi David Avigdor, Rabbi Fred Hyman and Rabbi Chagie Rubin, with Rabbi Aharon Sorscher as consultant. If something along the boundary looks wrong, the eruv asks you to contact a committee member rather than conclude it is down, since many places along the perimeter have backups.
Sources
ShulMap communities here
Frequently asked questions
Is there an eruv in New Haven?
The New Haven Eruv is checked every Friday morning. Call its hotline, 203-387-3897, on Friday afternoon to confirm it is up — the eruv says you cannot rely on it just because it was up the week before. Source: nheruv.net — Eruv Info page, checked 23 September 2026. Always confirm before carrying, and follow your own rav.
How do I check if the New Haven eruv is up?
Eruv Hotline: 203-387-3897 (Call on Friday afternoon, after the morning inspection. If no one answers, many people are calling at once — wait a few moments and try again). Website: nheruv.net. Never assume it is up — check before every Shabbos.
Is there a map of the New Haven eruv?
Yes — Eruv maps at nheruv.net. ShulMap does not draw eruv boundaries; use the eruv's own map and check your specific street.
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.