The Eruv of Monsey released its weekly inspection report after severe storms over the weekend caused significant damage to the Eruv system. Heavy rain, strong winds, and fallen trees damaged utility wires and Eruv strings in numerous locations throughout the community.

On Monday morning, Eruv inspectors surveyed all affected areas to assess the damage and prioritize repairs. Since then, maintenance crews have been working throughout the week to restore the Eruv ahead of Shabbos. Officials also thanked Orange and Rockland Utilities for its prompt response in securing damaged utility poles, removing fallen trees and large branches, and assisting with repairs.

According to the report, 23 issues were identified this week. Of those, 20 were classified as not kosher and required immediate repair, while three were lower-priority maintenance items. Most repairs have already been completed, though a small number of locations remain pending utility company work before final repairs can be finished.

In Suffern, crews completed two repairs along Woodland Drive, installing a new PVC after fence covering was removed and clearing branches from utility wires and Eruv strings.

The Good Samaritan Hospital Rambam Eruv remains temporarily not kosher while crews await Orange & Rockland to remove a large branch resting on utility wires along Route 59 near Liberty before repairs can be completed.

In Airmont, crews repaired tangled wires on Church Road and restored the Eruv string along West Saddle River Road after removing branches. Chestnut Ridge crews completed three repairs, including trimming branches at two locations on Chestnut Ridge Road and untangling the Eruv string from nearby utility wires.

Pearl River crews removed branches pressing against the wires on Gary Drive and replaced a cracked PVC along Old Highland Avenue. No repairs were required this week in the Montebello, Nanuet Rambam, New Hempstead, or Haverstraw sections.

Within the Monsey Rambam Eruv, crews repaired several Eruv strings along Route 306 that had been damaged by fallen trees and large branches. Officials noted that existing poles remained in excellent condition and did not require replacement.

In Spring Valley, crews repaired fencing along the New York State Thruway after trees fell onto it and replaced a damaged PVC on South Pascack Road. In the Spring Valley Rambam section, a new cap was installed after an Eruv string shifted out of position.

The Wesley Hills Eruv remains temporarily not kosher while awaiting Orange & Rockland to remove a large branch resting on utility wires along Route 202. In New City, Orange & Rockland removed numerous fallen trees and branches from utility wires around South Mountain Road and Little Tor Road. Final confirmation is still pending that one remaining large branch has been cleared before repairs can be completed and the section can be confirmed kosher.

In Hillcrest, crews cleared branches tangled in the Eruv string along West Clarkstown Road and restored the line.

Eruv officials expressed appreciation to their volunteer inspectors, repair crews, and the Orange & Rockland utility teams for their extensive efforts throughout the week. They noted that repairs will continue as soon as utility crews complete the remaining work, and Monsey Scoop will provide an update once all sections of the Eruv have been fully restored and confirmed kosher ahead of Shabbos.