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- noun Plural form of
eruv .
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Examples
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Within the boundaries of these eruvim, Orthodox Jews are freed from adhering to the more extreme restrictions of their traditional Sabbath -- such as a ban on carrying medications or keys outside the home, or using a baby stroller or wheelchair.
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Yet, folks put up those silly eruvim so that you can pretend that you aren’t leaving your home and thus not carrying.
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