Jackson township Pushes off Resolution for a Township Wide Eruv

 The council did not vote on the Eruv resolution last  night. Jackson township proposed a ordnance for the creation of a Eruv that will circle the entire town. The Township wishes to express its approval for the creation of an Eruve encircling the entirety of the Township of Jackson, in order to afford the members of the Jewish community increased observance of their faith. This would make it that it will not violate property rights or impair the right of way (meaning smaller private eruvin).
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RESOLUTION EXPRESSING MUNICIPAL APPROVAL FOR THE CREATION OF AT TOWNSHIP-WIDEERUV

WHEREAS, Jewish law forbids carrying on the Sabbath, except when done within a
closed area; and
WHEREAS, in the furtherance of Jewish religious tradition, in order to enable
increased observance of the Sabbath, various members of the Jewish Community residing within
Jackson Township have requested the establishment of Eruvim, which are ritual neighborhood
enclosures; and
WHEREAS, an Eruv District is symbolic in nature and does not conflict with state or
local law, it will not violate existing property rights, and it will not otherwise impair the Township’s
right-of-way or violate its Land Use Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, Eruv Districts exist in hundreds of cities throughout the world, including
Washington, D.C., Memphis, Tennessee, New York, New York, Miami, Florida as well as
municipalities throughout the State of New Jersey, including Maplewood, Cherry Hill, Fair Lawn,
Fort Lee, Livingston and Manalapan; and
WHEREAS, the Township wishes to express its approval for the creation of an Eruv
encircling the entirety of the Township of Jackson, in order to afford the members of the Jewish
community increased observance of their faith.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Township Council of
the Township of Jackson that it expresses the necessary municipal approval for the establishment of
a Township-wide Eruv District.
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