Check the status
The community posts its status on WhatsApp.
Listing checked . The status changes every week; only the official source is current.
Covered area
Southend & Westcliff Hebrew Congregation and the surrounding area, including Southend Hospital
Good to know
A WhatsApp broadcast list says each Friday whether the eruv is checked and kosher. To join, send a WhatsApp message to +44 7525 930428, as the synagogue’s page says (no calls or texts).
Before Shabbat
Check on Friday afternoon, after the weekly inspection. If you can't find this week's status, treat the eruv as down and ask your rav.
Official source (opens in a new tab) · checked 2026-10-16
This page points to the community's own announcement; it does not rule on whether the eruv is kosher or up. Confirm with the eruv's own source and your rav.
Search all eruvinStaying somewhere for Shabbat? Read the travel guide
