There’s a Wire Above Manhattan That You’ve Probably Never Noticed

[DGUtley]

There’s a Wire Above Manhattan That You’ve Probably Never Noticed - It’s 18 miles long.

This falls into the "I had no idea" category:

It's hard to imagine that anything literally hanging from utility poles across Manhattan could be considered "hidden," but throughout the borough, about 18 miles of translucent wire stretches around the skyline, and most people have likely never noticed. It's called an eruv (plural eruvin), and its existence is thanks to the Jewish Sabbath.

On the Sabbath, which is viewed as a day of rest, observant Jewish people aren't allowed to carry anything—books, groceries, even children—in public places (doing so is considered "work"). The eruv encircles much of Manhattan, acting as a symbolic boundary that turns the very public streets of the city into a private space, much like one's own home. This allows people to freely communicate and socialize on the Sabbath—and carry whatever they please—without having to worry about breaking Jewish law.


https://getpocket.com/explore/item/t...=pocket-newtab

[countryboy]

There’s a Wire Above Manhattan That You’ve Probably Never Noticed - It’s 18 miles long.

This falls into the "I had no idea" category:

It's hard to imagine that anything literally hanging from utility poles across Manhattan could be considered "hidden," but throughout the borough, about 18 miles of translucent wire stretches around the skyline, and most people have likely never noticed. It's called an eruv (plural eruvin), and its existence is thanks to the Jewish Sabbath.

On the Sabbath, which is viewed as a day of rest, observant Jewish people aren't allowed to carry anything—books, groceries, even children—in public places (doing so is considered "work"). The eruv encircles much of Manhattan, acting as a symbolic boundary that turns the very public streets of the city into a private space, much like one's own home. This allows people to freely communicate and socialize on the Sabbath—and carry whatever they please—without having to worry about breaking Jewish law.


https://getpocket.com/explore/item/t...=pocket-newtab

Ah, so it's very similar to the Amish having smartphones, the latest power tools, and owning vehicles. But just not having them at home, LOL.

[Common]

I heard about this a couple of times but thought it wasnt true, I wonder who paid for the wire

[DGUtley]

The synagogues pay to maintain it. I don't know who paid to put it up.

[Peter1469]

The synagogues pay to maintain it. I don't know who paid to put it up.

Perhaps the same way HAM groups put up repeaters. Ask. If the answer is yes sign the appropriate documents and put it up yourself.

[Peter1469]

The synagogues pay to maintain it. I don't know who paid to put it up.

Probably the way HAM groups put up repeaters. Ask the owners of the structures needed to anchor the wire. Sign the appropriate documents and do the work yourself.

[CCitizen]

There are two types of Laws in Judaism.

Laws of work for G-d, and laws between humans.

Most Laws of work for G-d can not be understood by human intellect.

[CCitizen]

Conservadox Jews observe some laws.

I would not go to Internet or use Electricity on Sabbath. But six days I indulge in toxicity of Social Media and exchange insults.

[CCitizen]

On the Sabbath, which is viewed as a day of rest, observant Jewish people aren't allowed to carry anything—books, groceries, even children—in public places (doing so is considered "work").

Thank G-d, I am not on Social Media 24/7. I would have been more insane then I am now.

[CCitizen]

Very few Orthodox Jews would go into Social Media with all the curses and profane language.

I usually sleep most of Sabbath.