After accusations and denials of anti-Semitism were thrown around at City Hall, a La Jolla synagogue will be allowed to create a symbolic boundary using city streets.

The San Diego City Council voted unanimously yesterday to support Congregation Adat Yeshurun, despite the concerns of opponents who said a religious symbol has no business in the public right of way and that it will encourage “resegregation�? in a neighborhood with a history of discrimination against Jews.

Members of the Orthodox synagogue were overjoyed by the council decision.

“I can tell you personally that the impact on our families will be tremendous,�? said David Kupferberg. “This is something that is life-changing.�?

Opponents were passionate about their many objections, including the argument that the boundary, or eruv, would be an eyesore that detracts from the enjoyment of living in La Jolla.

“Why should a resident have to look out their windows and within 3 to 6 feet see eruv lines, adapters or reflectors that are only used by a specific religious group?�? said Misti Coleman of La Jolla.

Congregation Adat Yeshurun will start work as soon as possible on the boundary, which will encircle about 8 square miles of La Jolla and University City. Parts of it will consist of a clear, 20-foot-high wire that looks like fishing line.

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