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Conference taveng::bagels

Title:BAGELS and other things of Jewish interest
Notice:1.0 policy, 280.0 directory, 32.0 registration
Moderator:SMURF::FENSTER
Created:Mon Feb 03 1986
Last Modified:Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1524
Total number of notes:18709

675.0. "Eruv?" by REGENT::BROOMHEAD (Don't panic -- yet.) Thu Mar 30 1989 14:59

    A group I belong to is putting on a convention this summer.  Most
    of it will be in the Sheraton Boston Hotel and the Hynes Auditorium.
    These two edifices share a common wall, and there are two sets of
    doors leading directly between them.  (I'm only familiar with one
    set; things have changed since the rebuilding of the Hynes.)
    
    What must be done to make these two things "eruv" so that our Orthodox
    Jewish members can carry their pocket programs (etc.) around on Shabbas?
    Or are they already eruv?
    
    							Ann B.
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675.1Details, DetailsBMT::STEINBERGThu Mar 30 1989 15:249
    	The laws of eruv are quite complicated, and this forum might
    not be appropriate for determining the details of your specific
    situation. One of the world experts in the field is Rabbi Shimon
    Eider, of Lakewood, N.J. (201)363-3965. To be absolutely sure, and
    especially to satisfy the Orthodox attendees that the coast is clear,
    I would strongly reccommend contacting him.
    	By the way, what is this conference, and am I invited??
    			Jeremy
675.2NOTIME::SACKSGerald Sacks ZKO2-3/N30 DTN:381-2085Thu Mar 30 1989 16:224
    It might be more practical to contact someone local, such as Rabbi
    Naftali Horowitz (617) 566-9182 or Rabbi Dovid Moskovitz (617) 734-5359.
    They are probably familiar with the facility, and are both highly
    regarded in the Orthodox community.
675.3Try.REGENT::BROOMHEADDon't panic -- yet.Fri Mar 31 1989 12:4511
    The conference is Noreascon 3, the 47th World Science Fiction
    Convention, and OF COURSE you're invited.  Just send me or Martin
    money.
    
    So far, what I `know' (third hand) is that there are two techniques,
    one Chasadic and one Orthodox, and one involves running a rope
    around the building.  I'll have the heads of programming make the
    phone calls, but, just for fun, let's hear what y'all think would
    be involved.
    
    							Ann B.
675.4HUH!!!!DPDMAI::POPIKNOMADFri Mar 31 1989 15:025
    I don't understand why it matters. If the members you are worried
    about are Orthodox, why aren't they in Shul on Shabbat and not at
    your convention?
    I am NOT trying to be cynical I'm really confused as to what is
    going on here.
675.5Still just third handREGENT::BROOMHEADI'll pick a white rose with Plantagenet.Mon Apr 03 1989 12:015
    Well, as I learned yesterday, one member of one of the groups (at
    least?) is a rabbi.  And the convention does run from 9 A.M. to
    2 A.M. (or so) so a variety of activities does seem possible.
    
    						Ann B.