[LadyDoc]

Under the current zoning law, operating a synagogue or any function related to synagogue or church services is not a permitted use in residential zoned area, Local 6 News reported. However, Konikov believed the ordinance violated his religious rights.

Please note: Orthodox Jews are forbidden to travel on the Sabbath. They are permitted only to walk a short distance. So this zoning law essentially makes it impossible for Orthodox Jews to live or to wosrhip in this area.

It also would forbid Christian prayer groups to meet in home for bible study, and for prayer. But at least Christians could meet elsewhere. Orthodox Jews could not.

[Lion's Cub]

Please note: Orthodox Jews are forbidden to travel on the Sabbath. They are permitted only to walk a short distance. So this zoning law essentially makes it impossible for Orthodox Jews to live or to wosrhip in this area.
It also would forbid Christian prayer groups to meet in home for bible study, and for prayer. But at least Christians could meet elsewhere. Orthodox Jews could not.

Excellent points.

[syriacus]

Please note: Orthodox Jews are forbidden to travel on the Sabbath.

In other words Orthodox law commands that they gather nearby to pray.

Since satisfying the Muslim command to pray at certain times resulted in setting aside specific prayer rooms in community schools, why shouldn't a few community ordinances be bent to satisfy an Orthodox command, too?

[muawiyah]

Undoubtedly it was originally written for the purpose of discouraging Orthodox Jews from moving into the area.

They probably also have ordinances concerning overnight camping on the streets. Ostensibly written for the purpose of separating permanent and temporary residential activities, their real purpose was to keep out the Gypsies.

Why am I not surprised this part of California has such laws?