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Frequently Asked QuestionsThe following are answers to some common questions about the Denver Eruvim and Jewish community.
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What is an Eruv ?Read this overview paper on eruv fundamentals. Back to Top
Is there an Eruv in Denver ?Okay, this one's obvious, but actually, there are three eruvim, corresponding to the three Orthodox Jewish communities in the Denver area. This website focuses on the eruv of the East side of Denver. There is also an eruv in West Denver and a new one covering the community in SouthEast Denver (actually, Greenwood Village). Back to Top
What is the history of the East Denver Eruv ?[Not answered yet.] Back to Top
What are the boundaries of the East Denver Eruv ?The Eruv of East Denver is quite large, roughly spanning an eleven mile area, and shaped in a way making it difficult to describe in words. The current region within the eruv is roughly bounded by Colorado Blvd. on the west, up to 13th Ave. on the north, to Monaco Pkwy. on the east, down to 8th Ave. and then further east to Uinta Way and Fairmount Dr.; the eastern border continues down to Alameda Ave and then back to Quebec St. and down to Leetsdale Dr. on the south; the southern border follows Leetsdale Dr., with an additional area further south almost to Cherry Creek Dr. between Birch St. and Holly St. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, you may prefer to see the entire area using this map. Please note: if you will be walking along a border of the eruv, please exercise caution, as sometimes the eruv only covers one sidewalk and not the other. As it is difficult to precisely describe every border street, contact Yaakov Watkins (303-669-4506), Rabbi Daniel Alter (303-322-7943), or any of the other local rabbis, to discuss your situation. Back to Top
What are the boundaries of the other Denver Eruvim ?[Not answered yet.] Back to Top
How do I check the (East) Eruv status before Shabbos ?You can either check the Eruv status page of this website or call the eruv hotline at 303-836-ERUV (3788). You can also subscribe to receive weekly eruv email alerts, sent out each Fri. afternoon, by submitting your email address. Back to Top
I appreciate having an Eruv in East Denver. How do I show my support ?Thank you for asking. Keeping the eruv up every week costs money, and your donation will be greatly appreciated. Please learn about the various ways to financially support the Eruv. Back to Top
I will be visiting Denver soon. What hotels are within walking distance to an Orthodox shul ?There are currently three hotels, all in the southwestern corner of the eruv:
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Is there a mikvah ?Yes, a very beautiful one: Mikvah of East Denver (MOED), 295 S. Locust St. (at Alameda Ave.). Women may call 303-320-MOED (6633) for information and scheduling. Back to Top
Where can I eat ?The following kosher establishments are located in the area:
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Where can I daven within walking distance of the hotels ?Although a somewhat politically sensitive question, this answer objectively lists Orthodox shuls and mechitza minyanim (since these are the likely options of interest to an observant visitor asking about davening options within walking distance), in proximity order from the hotels, which are generally located on the southwestern edge of the East Eruv. The davening options in order to the east and north of the hotels are the following:
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I'm relocating to Denver. Can you recommend an apartment to rent that's in the Eruv ?Welcome to Denver! We created this list of apartments to hopefully help you with your search. Also, you might find this brochure useful: Denver's East Side Observant Jewish Community. Back to Top
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