Bernard Avenue: Abraham Ekstein and Hasidic Community

bernard avenue: A total of 1,561 residents voted in favour of upholding the controversial bylaw, while 1,202 voted against it, according to CBC. The bylaw, introduced last year, forbids new temples of worship of any denomination from opening on the street. Residents voted Sunday in a referendum whether to overturn the ban on Bernard Avenue, a tree-lined strip dotted with restaurants, caf s and residential buildings. But the borough sizable and fast-growing Ultra-Orthodox population feels targeted. Ekstein believes the results will further divide the community of Outremont, adding that he is prepared to take the issue before the courts. It very disappointing, said Abraham Ekstein, a leader in the Hasidic community. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.