MONTREAL – The often tense balancing act between communities in Outremont played out Wednesday night at a city meeting.
Residents gathered to discuss a proposition that could affect hundreds of Jewish families in the area.
The proposition seeks to limit the number of days that temporary installations put up during the holiday of sukkot would be allowed on people`s properties.
The holiday lasts 10 days. Some are proposing that the installations be allowed just 3 days before and 3 days after the holiday.
” I think 3 days is fair,” says Outremont resident Janie Hogue. “That would be a fair accommodation for all involved.”
Others insist 7 days before and 7 days after would be more reasonable.
“It’s hard. We work, we have lives, and we might not be able to get them down in such a short time,” counters Outremont resident, Shlomo Moscovits.
Despite the discrepancy, residents say they’re committed to maintaining a peaceful relationship between the Hasidic community and rest of Outremont’s residents.
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