Eruv Zurich

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Check here live whether the Eruv is up, and find all the important information as well as the answers to frequently asked questions.

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What is the Eruv Zurich?

The eruv is a symbolic pathway connecting several Zurich neighborhoods into a single, shared space. Existing walls, fences, and building walls are used, and the remaining gaps are closed with thin, barely visible wires – so-called Tzuras HaPesach ("doorframes"). Once this pathway is complete, people of Jewish faith can carry goods in this area on Shabbat. This allows, among other things, the carrying of items such as strollers, prayer books, meals, and much more.

A team inspects the eruv every week before Shabbat, and only when the complete eruv is intact is it declared "valid." You can view the current status live here on Eruv.ch.

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Important instructions

Allowed

Within the Eruv boundary, you may carry all generally permitted objects on Shabbat (strollers, prayer books, food, etc.).

Check live status

The Eruv is checked before every Shabbat. Carrying is only permitted when the status is shown in green on this page.

Report damage

Repairs are handled exclusively by the Eruv team. Please inform us via email if you see something that should be repaired.

FAQ

Where exactly does the Zurich eruv run?

The Eruv mainly encloses the districts of Wiedikon, Enge, and Wollishofen. A Google map with the exact course can be found here.

How do I know if the eruv is in operation?

The status will be displayed on this page every Friday after inspection. Carrying is only permitted if it says “valid” (green). You can get updates here.

Who inspects the eruv?

A team under rabbinic supervision inspects the entire route weekly and repairs any damage before Shabbat.

Which Rabbanim are behind the Eruv?

The Eruv Zurich is under the joint responsibility of the rabbis of Agudas Achim, the Israelitische Cultusgemeinde Zürich (ICZ), and the Israelitische Religionsgesellschaft (IRG).

Can I go with a stroller or wheelchair?

Strollers, wheelchairs, and walking aids may be used within the Eruv area without concern.

Where can I get further halachic information?

Contact your community rabbi or the Eruv committee. When in doubt, the personal rabbinic ruling always applies.