December 10, 2025

Day: November 9, 2023

A Kona rabbi has been levied thousands of dollars in fines and ordered by the county to cease and desist religious gatherings at his home. On Feb. 1, Rabbi Levi Gerlitzky of the Chabad Jewish Center received a notice of complaint from Planning Department Director Zendo Kern alleging he was using his property as a church, temple or synagogue without a use permit. The letter served as notice that the rabbi needed to either cease using the property for religious purposes or apply for a use permit by March 1.

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/11/08/hawaii-news/kona-rabbi-fined/

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