US EditionOrlando Synagogue Sues Orange County, Alleging Religious Discrimination
ORLANDO, FLORIDA, AUG 3 – The synagogue claims denial of its expansion infringes on religious freedom as it seeks to grow from 1,600 square feet to a larger worship and programming space.
- The Orlando Torah Center is suing Orange County in federal court after the county denied its request to expand its synagogue building.
- The denial followed neighbor opposition and accusations the center should relocate when it gets too large, a statement made four years ago.
- The center, which bought its 1,600-square-foot property in 2015, sought to enlarge the building by adding multiple floors to create additional space for worship and community activities, as its current facilities were no longer sufficient.
- Rabbi Menachem Kramer emphasized that relocating is not an option for numerous local families, who remain firmly committed to both their community and their religious beliefs.
- The lawsuit alleges religious discrimination and asks the court to reverse Orange County's denial, signaling a dispute over religious freedom and community growth.
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