The mezuzah is a logo of his religion, hooked up to each threshold of Jewish properties. It accommodates a small scroll of parchment inscribed with prayer. Invoice Levy mentioned it was an important a part of his faith.
“It’s a part of my soul. I am hardwired,” Levy mentioned. “A mezuzah is a part of the cultural a part of the faith.”
Levy lives in an residence and in response to the principles and laws of his board and property administration firm Simco, something accomplished to widespread property is taken into account an alteration.
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Levy secured his with Velcro.
“I made it clear about my perception that no holes have been drilled, I used duct tape and I acquired a solution from Simco administration. The apartment company requested that it’s eliminated,” Levy mentioned.
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A mezuzah on the doorframe of his room inside his suite.
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Mezuzah on Levy’s door.
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The letter mentioned he wanted permission and if it wasn’t eliminated he may very well be fined for non-compliance.
“I’m deeply offended that this nonsense nonetheless exists in 2023,” Levy mentioned. “I do not assume anybody acquired a letter from somebody who hung a wreath on their door to rejoice the delivery of Jesus, I do not assume that particular person went for a permission letter.”
“I do not assume they checked out it as faith, they checked out it as a violation of code and that is ignorance,” Levy mentioned.
Lawyer Roberto Noce focuses on condominium legal guidelines and mentioned condominium companies are topic to human rights legislation.
“Faith is a protected human proper in Alberta and due to that I believe the apartment company must be cautious in coping with somebody who promotes their religion in a respectful manner,” Noce mentioned.
Invoice Levy seems to be at his residence paperwork.
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Simco mentioned he was not conscious of the merchandise hooked up to his door body. Raelene Lange with Simco mentioned it respects all faiths.
“After the company realized that it was a mezuzah, the company withdrew the letter and Mr. Levy gave approval for it. He’s allowed to maintain it after we study what it’s and why he requires it,” mentioned Lange.
“I believe they now perceive what a mezuzah is, mission completed,” Levy mentioned.
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