Posts by Rabbi Baruch Gore

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Introduction to R’shus HaRabbim/Public Domain and other domains

by Rabbi Baruch Gore

R’shus HaRabbim is translated as a Public Domain.   A true R’shus HaRabbim cannot be converted into a R’shus HaYachid (Private Domain) with the standard method for erecting an Eruv utilizing a Tzuras HaPesach.   The R’shus HaRabbim will remain forbidden (by Jewish Law) to carry items to and from it, as well as within it (for more than 4 […]

Tel HaMislaket (Sloped Hill) Introduction

by Rabbi Baruch Gore

This introduction is based on the Shulchan Aruch: Shin Mem Hey: Sif Beis (345:2). A Tel HaMislaket is a hillside which has a steep slope and can be used as a wall.   This particular slope is based on the Talmudic definition for a Tel HaMislaket of “within a distance of four Amos [cubits] the rise of the hill […]

Mechitza (Eruv wall) Introduction

by Rabbi Baruch Gore

This introduction is based on the Shulchan Aruch: Shin Shamech Beis (345). A mechitza is a wall or fence. Requirements The minimum height of a mechitza is 10 tefachim from the ground. The bottom of a mechitza must be connected to the ground. A mechitza can not sway in a common wind. Measurements 1 tefach […]

Get Involved with your Local Eruv

by Rabbi Baruch Gore

Here you will find ideas how anyone can get involved to help their local Eruv. Most Eruv leadership appreciate assistance from their community. Contact your local Eruv Leadership: Volunteer to check Regularly (weekly) Volunteer to check Irregularly (Some Eruvin do thorough checks every 6 months) Become a Backup checker Offer to help make repairs Become […]

Eruv Personel

by Rabbi Baruch Gore

There are many people involved in the running of a community Eruv.  Because of the different aspects involved, there are many different types of leadership positions that exist. Some of these roles overlap, depending on the community. To find out more about how your Eruv is managed, or to learn how you can get involved in your […]

The Curious Case of the Karpef

by Rabbi Baruch Gore

By Rabbi Yehuda Spitz This article was originally published on www.ohr.edu. The title of this article will probably engender much inquisitiveness. What exactly is a karpef? No, it is not a type of French pastry, nor is it referring to the vegetable dipped into saltwater at the Pesach Seder. Rather, it is a term used to refer to […]