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Hollywood Shul dispute – Judge: It’s over!


OS: There will be no court showdown. No further attempts to oust an Orthodox synagogue out of a Hollywood Hills neighborhood. And no final say from the angry neighbors.It’s over, a judge said Friday.U.S. District Court Judge Joan Lenard surprised many Friday by approving a settlement agreement between the city of Hollywood and Chabad Lubavitch, effectively ending a legal turf battle that for years brought out the anger of many, drew allegations of discrimination against elected officials and pitted religions against each other.

Lenard officially closed the case and denied a last-minute motion filed by neighbors, a judicial assistant confirmed.

Though both sides agreed to avoid a trial, Chabad appears to have emerged as the victor. It will be able to stay permanently and even grow.

The city will have to rewrite part of its zoning laws, which were declared unconstitutional.

In turn, Chabad agreed to drop the lawsuit against the city and a commissioner.



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