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NY landlady sued for removing mezuzah
Daniel Koren
Published: 26.07.13, 07:28
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31. Since it is her property ,she was in..
ORA ,   JERUSALEM   (07.27.13)
her right . I wouldn't either accept a cross on my property .
32. To: No. 31
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (07.28.13)
It works a little differently in the United States. This isn't like Split's goat heads, dead chickens and other scurrilous things (well -- let's not forget who -- sorry, what -- he is). A mezuzah is not a disgusting health hazard such as that which Split admits to enjoying. It is a symbol that has meaning to no one but the Jews. It is no more offensive than all the fountains and statues of Mary that abound in certain neighborhoods in the United States. In fact, it is considerably less offensive. By the way, I've read the Court papers. Nowhere does the lease mention mezuzahs. This woman is in a considerable amount of trouble. She could very well go to prison for her efforts (although not likely). She will have to pay a great deal of punitive damages for her violation of federal law, though. She may even have to sell her property to pay the punitive damages. And that does make me glad.
33. 31. Since it is her property ,she was in her right ,...
split ,   US   (07.28.13)
Not exactly, since the property is for rent she must comply with local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations ,... Like I have said at 28 if she allows Jewish talisman on religious grands she can't refuse a voodoo bloody chicken head or anyone else whatever it is and there goes the neighborhood ,... Keep it private put it on the other side of the door ,...
34. Landlord will pay big bucks
Cynthia ,   USA   (07.28.13)
Landlord used poor judgment based on emotions. She steals his mezuzah while he's away and claims the building is for Christians only. He's likely within his tenant rights to place a mezuzah on the door in the first place. Now the landlord will also face theft and discrimination charges.
35. Sprotje 28 , you confessed it : you're a retarded
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (07.28.13)
so called biped who believes in bloody chickens on your door .
36. 32 Sara B, good to hear that.
ORA ,   JERUSALEM   (07.28.13)
37. To: No. 33
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (07.28.13)
You are an ignorant Polack who doubtless has countless of superstitional talismans around his door. Do you line up the chicken heads with the Black "Virgin?" Or do you just use coal dust? Please. Grow a life. Your virulent hatred of Jews has grown so incredibly boring.
38. 37 Split gets to much attention.
ORA ,   JERUSALEM   (07.28.13)
39. God forbid to have them for neighbors ,...
split ,   US   (07.28.13)
Ask the people in New Square, Monsey or East East Ramapo, NY ,...
40. #17 Former Christian
Franco ,   Roma, Italia   (07.28.13)
If this is a law in the U.S., then my opinion on U.S. being a free society is proved deadly wrong. No Apartment complex rules could ever be upholded by the common law here in Italy, provided that they are against our constitution which upholds freedom of religion. Fixing a mezuzah on own's place of living is not an option for a Jew. It is a mitzwah to which he can't subtract himself. So his landlady has violated his freedom of religion and rightly is now sued in court, hopefully she will also be condemned.
41. #19 Raptor
Franco ,   Roma, Italia   (07.28.13)
No way. She can only pretend, once the rental time is expired and the tenant is leaving, to repair the door at his own expenses.
42. #21 Charles
Franco ,   Roma, Italia   (07.28.13)
... And what about the "this is a Christian residence" sentence?
43. lawrence of arabia
at split   (07.28.13)
Im with you bud. Evict all the freaking jews from the us and isreal for that matter- send them back to russa and poland where they came from. Viva la palestina.
44. # 40 ,...
split ,   US   (07.28.13)
Why don't you read and learn instead of lecturing ??? ,... To rent an apartment or own a property for rent in NY you're a subject not a owner, ruled by HOA (homeowners association) which clearly states what you can or can't do as a renter ,...
45. lawrence of arabia
at split   (07.28.13)
Im with you bud. Evict all the freaking jews from the us and isreal for that matter- send them back to russa and poland where they came from. Viva la palestina.
46. sprotje 44
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (07.29.13)
How do you know that this appartement was ruled by a HOA ? Less than 30 million appartements , with 62 million people , are bound by the HOA rules . The HOA is an association .
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