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| Eruv Membership Letter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dear Friend, The North Charles Community had another great year. Despite multiple close calls, the eruv was up for every Shabbat. Construction represents the greatest risk, since it requires last-minute halachik approval of new boundary elements or fixes just before Shabbat after construction has finished for the day. In one case, the timing was so tight that Rachel Spiller, our checking coordinator, had to take a ladder and restring one of the twines herself. We cannot maintain the eruv without your help. Keeping it in operation requires the full involvement of the community, including volunteer checkers, logistical coordination, halachik advice from Rav Ben Greenberg, and of course financial contributions. The dense street plans of Cambridge and Somerville require a large number of twines and lechis to form the boundaries of the eruv, resulting in multiple repairs most months. Each fix costs the eruv several hundred dollars to rent a bucket truck and pay a contractor. Other expenses include purchasing twine, maintaining insurance, and retaining the contractor. The eruv always needs more checkers. Maintaining the eruv is not just a matter of financial support to cover repairs but also involves the weekly effort of a team of volunteers. These volunteers inspect a section of the eruv one or two Thursdays a month. Some of our checkers have recently moved from the community, and the burden is falling on too small a number of people. Many community members check in lieu of a donation, and it only takes one or two hours. If you are able to help check, please email Aviva Rothman-Shore at aviva_shore@hotmail.com. Suggested Membership Contribution Levels
The Eruv Board is pleased that we are able to keep suggested contributions for the 2008-2009 fundraising year the same as past years, but as always, we ask people to give an additional amount if they are able. Membership contributions will also include you in a weekly email before Shabbat with the status of the eruv. You can pay online by going to www.nceruv.org or send a check made payable to the North Charles Community Eruv, to NCCE PO Box 381051 Cambridge, MA 02238-1051. To be added to the email list please email infonceruv@nceruv.com with your email address or note it on the memo with your check. Please address any questions or suggestions to Aviva Rothman-Shore at 617-661-2455 / Aviva_Shore@hotmail.com. As always, you can check the weekly status of the eruv on our website, www.nceruv.org. Shana Tova, 
Oren Weisberg President, North Charles Community Eruv |
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