Cooper City Shliach Wins Religious Dispute With HOA

A rabbi is getting ready to celebrate the Jewish New Year with a victory under his belt after his homeowner’s association said his celebrations can move forward.

Rabbi Shmuel Hurwitz got into a religious dispute with the association at the Embassy Lakes community in Cooper City last month when the board told him he wasn’t allowed to lead his annual prayer and play his shofar for Rosh Hashanah.

“They’re saying you’re not allowed to go and gather. Again, this is residents of Embassy Lakes that want to gather together in their own common area,” said Hurwitz.

But on Wednesday, a day before the holiday, the rabbi said the board changed their mind, and the celebration could go on.

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