Quiz on Britain's First Eruv

Which areas are covered by Britain's first eruv?

• Edgware and Borehamwood

• Hendon, Golders Green, and Hampstead Garden Suburb

• Cricklewood and East Finchley

• Mill Hill and Childs Hill

What is an eruv?

• A type of Jewish festival

• An area where Jews can carry objects on the Sabbath

• A Jewish prayer book

• A Jewish law court

How many eruvs are there in the world?

• Over 100

• Over 150

• Over 200

• Over 250

What must an eruv be to be valid?

• Completely enclosed

• Open on one side

• Partially enclosed

• Enclosed by a fence

What does an eruv allow people to do?

• Travel outside the city

• Carry objects within the home domain on the Sabbath

• Work on the Sabbath

• Cook meals on the Sabbath

What is forbidden for families with small children or the physically disabled on the Sabbath?

• Cooking meals

• Traveling by car

• Pushing prams or wheelchairs

• Reading books

What can Jews carry in an eruv?

• Car keys

• Office keys

• House keys

• Bicycle keys

Which item is normally not allowed to be carried on the Sabbath but can be in an eruv?

• Prayer book

• Musical instrument

• Cooking pot

• Laptop

Which court recognized the Northwest London eruv as valid?

• Supreme Court

• Beth Din

• High Court

• Magistrates' Court

What is one of the items Jews can carry in an eruv?

• Musical instruments

• Essential medicines

• Office supplies

• Sports equipment