Randolph Judge To Review Home Synagogue

Ramdolph - Municipal Court Judge Ira Cohen expects tonight to hear the township's case against the Chabad Center of Randolph NJ, which was issued zoning summonses late last year.

The township began receiving complaints from neighbors over parking issues after people using the center parked on the lawn. There apparently were school services held for children there as well, officials said. Another potential problem was that the septic system was designed for a small family, not a congregation.

The township and the rabbi initially came to an agreement that the Chabad Center could house the following activities:
• Small family prayer services:
• A minyan, or a gathering of at least 10 men for prayer: and
• Counseling: