Timeline

From the first conversations in 2020 to five summer seasons of the Eruv.

  1. Summer 2020

    Initial discussions with local Rabbinic Authorities to establish a perimeter.

  2. Summer 2020

    First walk through town with the Rav Hamachshir for initial site proposal.

  3. Fall 2020

    Planning changes for location.

  4. Winter 2021

    Further discussion with the local Rabbinic Authority.

  5. Spring 2021

    New site visit and site plan.

  6. Summer 2021

    Rabbinic authority sign-off for “Spring Street Eruv”.

  7. Summer 2021

    Full plan in place for installation.

  8. Summer 2021

    Applications submitted to appropriate authorities.

  9. Summer 2021

    Consulting arrangements with experienced Eruv coordinators from neighboring municipalities.

  10. June 2021

    Spring Street LLC formally incorporated, insurance policy enacted to comply with local/authority rules, and initial application fees paid to Verizon for the use of telephone poles.

  11. July–August 2021

    Materials ordered and delivered, application pending with Verizon for use of telephone poles.

  12. Fall–Winter 2021

    Approval required by Central Hudson, local electric utility company (ELCO). ELCO contract received and completed.

  13. Spring 2022

    Application approved by Central Hudson, pending inspection for final permits. ELCO engineer signs off on the work.

  14. June 2022

    All licenses and permits issued. Website constructed, WhatsApp group created, plan communicated to the community and fundraising campaign launched.

  15. June 28–30, 2022 / 27–29 Sivan 5782

    Rav Avraham Sender Goldberger, the Rav Hamachshir, and Micha Shotkin, Eruv builder, visit Tannersville and install the Eruv. Eruv Kashrus is verified and given certification by the Rav Hamachshir.

  16. July 2, 2022 / 3 Tamuz 5782

    Inaugural Shabbos (Parshas Korach) of Spring Street Eruv.

  17. May 2023

    The Eruv is repaired from winter wear and tear by Rav Avraham Sender Goldberger, the Rav Hamachshir, and Kosher status is recertified for the coming year.

  18. June 20, 2023 / 28 Iyar 5783

    The Spring Street Eruv’s second season is kicked off on Shabbos Parshas Bamidbar.

  19. 2024 / 5784

    Spring Street Eruv began and completed its third season.

  20. 2025 / 5785

    Spring Street Eruv began and completed its fourth season.

  21. June 23, 2026 / 5786

    In time for Parshas Chukas-Balak, Spring Street Eruv began its fifth season.

  22. September 2026 / Elul 5786

    Fifth season wraps up. Thank you for a great 2026 / 5786 — see you in 2027 / 5787.