The Sydney Eruv became operational on Shabbat Shelach, 28 Sivan 5762 - 8 June 2002. It is constructed in accordance with the direction and halachic approval of Rabbi Shimon Eider, the world-renowned authority on Eruvin.

The Sydney Eruv is unique in that it is one of the few Eruvin in the world that has a majority of solid boundaries, 'mechitzot'.

The Sydney Eruv help makes Shabbat observance more pleasant especially for families with young children. The eruv allows people to push a pram, to use a wheelchair or walking frame, or simply to carry house keys, reading glasses or food for a Shabbat invitation.