After accusations and denials of anti-Semitism were thrown around at City Hall, a La Jolla synagogue will be allowed to create a symbolic boundary using city streets.

The San Diego City Council voted unanimously yesterday to support Congregation Adat Yeshurun, despite the concerns of opponents who said a religious symbol has no business in the public right of way and that it will encourage �resegregation??? in a neighborhood with a history of discrimination against Jews.

Members of the Orthodox synagogue were overjoyed by the council decision.

�I can tell you personally that the impact on our families will be tremendous,??? said David Kupferberg. �This is something that is life-changing.???

Opponents were passionate about their many objections, including the argument that the boundary, or eruv, would be an eyesore that detracts from the enjoyment of living in La Jolla.

�Why should a resident have to look out their windows and within 3 to 6 feet see eruv lines, adapters or reflectors that are only used by a specific religious group???? said Misti Coleman of La Jolla.

Congregation Adat Yeshurun will start work as soon as possible on the boundary, which will encircle about 8 square miles of La Jolla and University City. Parts of it will consist of a clear, 20-foot-high wire that looks like fishing line.

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