It seems to me that if the new neighbors didn’t think they were frum enough for their neighborhood they should make a special effort to invite them – an opportunity for kiruv. Even if he had no kippah, it doesn’t cost a thing to smile and say hello. I welcome all of my new neighbors – Jewish or not, with a cake or some cookies. You never know when you may need the help of another person, even if it is just to change a very high light bulb. It costs nothing to be on good terms with your neighbors and makes life much more pleasant. My gentile neighbors help me out a lot since I am alone. I have often purchased something too heavy for me to bring up from my car – placed there in the first place by customer service at the store. I put a note up on the bulletin board and within a half hour, somebody helps me out. That is what “community” is all about.
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