Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Eruvin in the News: Westhampton Beach, NY 15

Eruv Proposal Moves Forward, As Verizon And LIPA Give Initial Approvals

By Will James

A non-profit organization has cleared two major hurdles on the path to establishing a symbolic Jewish religious boundary, known as an eruv, that would encompass Westhampton Beach Village and the hamlet of Quiogue, the head of the organization said on Wednesday.

Marvin Tenzer, the Westhampton Beach resident who heads the East End Eruv Association, said he received word from Verizon on Tuesday evening that the company intends to allow his organization to attach markings, known as “lechis,” to utility poles in order to delineate an eruv that would encompass Westhampton Beach and Quiogue, and also include parts of Quogue and Westhampton. The Long Island Power Authority, which owns other utility poles in the area, agreed to allow the organization to mark its poles this summer but is currently reviewing that agreement, according to a spokeswoman. Read on...

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Eruvin in the News: Westhampton Beach, NY 14

Battle 'Lines' in Hamptons

By Selim Algar

A Hamptons holy war is flaring again.

A renewed push for a symbolic Jewish boundary on the East End has sparked a bitter battle between supporters of the religious marker and opponents who brand it divisive.

Led by Manhattan attorney Marvin Tenzer, an Orthodox Jewish group is lobbying to install the boundary -- known as an eruv -- in West Hampton Beach, Quiogue and parts of Quogue and greater West Hampton. Read on...

PART 3: THE TRUTH REGARDING THE STAMFORD HILL ERUV

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