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Press Release on Lev Tahor Cult Trial

5/13/22
Extradition of Lev Tahor member to the United States authorized
5/9/22
New documentary shares story of escape from cult
4/28/22
The beginning of the end for the Lev Tahor sect?
4/27/22
Lev Tahor Cult Leaders Extradited from Guatemala to the US to Face Kidnapping Charges
4/24/22
Leaked Audio Exposes Cult Leader’s Lies and Manipulation

3/31/22
Two Senior Leaders Of Lev Tahor Sect Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Kidnapping And Sex Trafficking Crimes
2/17/22
The Lev Tahor Hasidic sect is bouncing around the Balkans, attracting attention wherever they go
2/16/22
Secretive Jewish Sect Flee North Macedonian Town, Fearing Attacks
2/15/22
ALERT: Lev Tahor Fundraiser Spotted In Crown Heights
2/14/22
Shabani: The Lev Tahor Jewish community does not pose a security risk
VIDEOS OF THE MYSTERIOUS JEWISH CULT RAISED THE REGION ON ITS FEET 37 members of the sect deported from East Sarajevo to northern Macedonia
Where did the members of the Lev Tahor group settle down after leaving BiH?
Secretive Jewish Sect Causes Stir in North Macedonia Town
After Deportation From Bosnia And Montenegro, Lev Tahor Find Refuge In North Macedonia
2/13/22
Thirty Jewish believers from the United States, Canada, Belgium and South America immigrated to Kumanovo
This is how I survived in the "Pure Heart" Hasidic sect: the Sinai singer is always in open conversation
2/6/22
Members of Lev Tahor entered Montenegro but did not stay
2/5/22
37 members of extremist cult Lev Tahor leave Bosnia, destination unknown
2/4/22
Members of Lev Tahor left BiH
Members of the Lev Tahor religious group have left Bosnia and Herzegovina
2/2/22
Jewish Taliban' Being Forced To Leave Bosnia
2/1/22
Lev Tahor Cult Being Deported From Bosnia
1/31/22
Members of Cult Dubbed 'Jewish Taliban' Reported in Bosnia
Several dozen members of extremist Jewish Lev Tahor cult turn up in Bosnia
1/28/22
Members of the 'Jewish Taliban' Lev Tahor spotted in Bosnia
Rabbi Papo on Lev Tahor: Harmless to the environment, everything they do, they do to themselves
1/27/22
Residents of East Ilidža fear that a notorious sect has moved into their neighborhood
Sarajevo on its feet: '' Jewish Taliban 'have moved in, look at what they did in Guatemala!'
A group of citizens moved to Kula near Sarajevo, and the authorities claim that they practice the religion in an extreme way
Citizens in fear: Members of notorious sect move near Sarajevo, rent houses of NARS deputies
EASTERN ILIDŽA GOT TO ITS FEET BECAUSE OF THE LEV TAHOR GROUP! Homeowner: That's all nonsense! Police are also involved
1/18/22
I escaped a Jewish cult that wanted me to marry my 12-year-old cousin
1/2/22
Escapee from anti-Zionist Jewish cult struggles to save son
1/1/22
Man who escaped anti-Zionist Jewish cult returned to Guatemala in search of his son
12/31/21
Meet the man trying to rescue his son from Lev Tahor
12/30/21
ישראל הבין, הזמן לחלץ את הבן שלו מהכת הולך ואוזל
אחרי שברח מהכת "לב טהור": ישראל עמיר חוזר לגואטמלה להציל את בנו
המסע של ישראל להצלת בנו מכת לב טהור: "מתכננים להעביר אותו לאירן, זו מלחמת עולם"
12/20/21
New details of Lev Tahor cult kidnapping revealed
12/19/21
פרשת חטיפת הילדים ב'לב טהור': נחשפו פרטים חדשים מהדרמה
12/18/21
Lev Tahor: tras los pasos de los “talibanes judíos” en América
12/8/21
Condenan en EE.UU. a guatemaltecos líderes de secta Lev Tahor
12/5/21
Shocking New Details Revealed in Death of Lev Tahor Cult Leader
11/27/21
Life after Lev Tahor: 18-year-old grateful to be back in Quebec
 
11/23/21
HORROR EXPOSED: Lev Tahor Leaders Told Mothers To SHECT THEIR CHILDREN If Outsiders Enter [SEE THE VIDEO]
Horrific Testimonies From Lev Tahor Emerge: ‘They Were Prepared To Slaughter The Children If Police Came’
עדויות מ'לב טהור': "הכינו אותנו לשחוט את הילדים אם יגיעו חיילים"
 
11/21/21
נמלט מהכת באישון ליל ומשחזר: "משניאים בין אחים, הורים וילדים"
11/19/21
"אמרו לי שהבת שלי חייבת להתחתן בגיל 13": העדויות המזעזעות מהמשפט של ראשי כת "לב טהור"
 
11/17/21
Report: Lev Tahor selling off equipment and furniture
רוב חברי הכת עזבו את גואטמלה; הציוד הרב עומד למכירה
11/13/21
Leaders of Jewish Lev Tahor Sect Convicted of Child Kidnapping, Sexual Exploitation in U.S.
11/12/21
Leader of cult-like Jewish sect that fled Canada is convicted of nighttime kidnap of child bride
Leaders of extremist Jewish sect convicted of child sexual exploitation and kidnapping
11/11/21
אחרי ההרשעה: ראשי כת לב טהור; "רודפים אותנו, לא ישברו אותנו"
Iraq expels extremist Jewish sect
Top Lev Tahor Leaders Convicted at Trial of Child Sexual Exploitation and Kidnapping
2 top members of extremist Jewish sect Lev Tahor convicted of child sexual exploitation
Extremist Jewish sect leaders convicted of kidnapping, child sexual exploitation
They tried to make me marry my 12-year-old cousin': 18-year-old who fled ultra-Orthodox Jewish cult Lev Tahor at 15 reveals the mental and physical abuse - and recalls being made to swallow hot pepper as punishment
11/10/21
Their followers on the move, Lev Tahor sect leaders are convicted of child exploitation
Feds: 2 members of extremist Jewish sect convicted
Lev Tahor members convicted of abduction and sexual abuse of minors
2 leaders of Jewish Lev Tahor cult convicted of kidnapping, child exploitation
"I escaped from Lev Tahor at 17"/“Escapé de Lev Tahor a los 17 años”
Members Of Extremist Jewish Sect Convicted Of Child Exploitation
Two Convicted Of Scheming To Kidnap, Sexually Exploit Children From Region
As 'Jewish Taliban' sect tossed out of Iraq, its leaders stand trial in New York
Top Lev Tahor Leaders Convicted At Trial Of Child Sexual Exploitation And Kidnapping
GUILTY ON ALL CHARGES! Two Lev Tahor Cult Leaders Face Life in Prison after Jury Finds Them Guilty of 2018 Kidnapping
11/7/21
I fled an extremist Jewish cult in Guatemala when I was 15 years old. I grew up with virtually no education and wasn't allowed to show love to my parents. 

11/6/21
Leaders of anti-Zionist cult Lev Tahor to stand trial in New York
 
Moldova Refuses Entry To Lev Tahor, Chief Rabbi Writes Urgent Letter

11/5/21
As ‘Jewish Taliban’ Sect is Tossed Out of Iraq, Its Leaders Stand Trial in White Plains, New York
 
11/3/21
“We Don’t Want Lev Tahor Here,” Iraqi Official Says
Komşu kabul etmemişti! Türkiye’ye gönderilen “Lev Tahor” tarikatı üyelerinin akıbeti belli oldu

Lev Tahor krizi Türkiye'ye de sıçradı... Odatv sır perdesini aralıyor...
11/2/21
 חשיפת 'כיכר': מדוע 'לב טהור' ברחו מהמתחם בגואטמלה?

11/1/21
Autorizan extradición de hermano de líder de Lev Tahor 

10/31/21
Autoridades realizan allanamientos por caso de la secta Lev Tahor

10/25/21
Líder de Lev Tahor será extraditado a Estados Unidos

10/21/21
Israeli Justice Min. has not requested warrant for Lev Tahor child-abuse suspect

10/18/21
Lev Tahor members stopped from entering Mexico, en route to Iran

Guatemala blocks extremist ultra-Orthodox sect heading to Iran through Mexico

Le Guatemala bloque la secte Lev Tahor qui veut se rendre en Iran via le Mexique

Guatemala impide la salida del país de integrantes de la secta «Lev Tahor» que se dirigían a Irán

10/17/21
Report: Members of extremist Jewish sect Lev Tahor seek asylum in Iran

10/16/21
Israelis in extremist Jewish sect seeking asylum in Iran

10/15/21
Israel stops hundreds of Jews from moving to Iran as asylum seekers

Child Marriage Prosecution Opinion as to the Lev Tahor Ultra-Orthodox Group, Described by Some as "Jewish Taliban"

10/14/21
Praise of Israel may dent Iran asylum hopes for anti-Zionist Haredi cult

Des membres de Lev Tahor font l’éloge d’Israël, menaçant l’espoir d’asile en Iran

Ultra-Orthodox Cult Described as 'Jewish Taliban' Attempts to Flee to Iran for Asylum

10/13/21
Des membres de la secte haredi Lev Tahor tentent de se rendre en Iran

Integrantes de la secta Lev Tahor intentan ir de Guatemala a Irán

7/8/21
Ultra-Orthodox Leaders Of Extremist Haredi Lev Tahor Cult Arrested In Guatemala

7/7/21
Two leaders of extremist Lev Tahor ultra-Orthodox cult arrested in Guatemala
 
US, Guatemalan forces raid extremist haredi Lev Tahor cult compound

4/20/21
Feds charge extremist Jewish sect Lev Tahor with exploiting, kidnapping children

4/19/21
Lev Tahor Leaders Charged With Child Exploitation Offenses

3/31/21
Leader of extremist ultra-Orthodox sect Lev Tahor arrested in Guatemala

12/1/20
Lev Tahor cult member fled Israel to Guatemala despite stay of exit order
5/26/20
Member of ultra-Orthodox cult Lev Tahor indicted for child abuse
9/22/19
Leaders of fringe ultra-Orthodox cult Lev Tahor requested asylum in Iran
8/2/19
Lev Tahor Michalel Shabbos Cult Member Arrested At NY Airport
Four more charged in Jewish ‘cult’ alleged kidnapping plot
7/10/19
Jewish ‘cult’ members now facing lesser charges in alleged kidnap plot
3/28/19
‘Jewish’ cult planned to abduct Brooklyn kids again
1/15/19
Man accused of helping Jewish ‘cult’ kidnap kids released on bail
1/1/19
Lev Tahor: the Jewish Taliban
12/28/18
Four Alleged Leaders And Members Of Lev Tahor Charged In White Plains Federal Court With Kidnapping Children
Children allegedly kidnapped by Jewish ‘cult’ found in Mexico
12/27/18
Jewish ‘Cult’ Tied to Brooklyn and Mexico Is Accused of Kidnapping 2 Children
12/24/18
Brooklyn man charged with kidnapping in connection with Jewish extremist ‘cult’
12/20/18
Five 'Lev Tahor' leaders arrested in FBI raid in Mexico
12/19/18
Mom goes to war against father’s Jewish ‘cult’ to protect her children
12/8/18
Two Escapees From Lev Tahor Kidnapped in the Catskills On Shabbos
7/7/18
A year since leader’s death, ultra-Orthodox ‘cult’ hibernates in Central America
4/24/18
Will the 'Jewish Taliban' Survive the Death of Their Spiritual Leader?
7/14/17
Young Boy From 'Jewish Taliban' Reveals Physical, Sexual Abuse: 'Hell Is Real, I Live There'
7/11/17
Drowning of Lev Tahor leader raises fears over ultra-Orthodox sect's future
7/10/17
Will the 'Jewish Taliban' Survive the Death of Their Spiritual Leader?
Leader of ultra-Orthodox sect 'Lev Tahor' reportedly drowns in Mexico
7/8/17
Ultra-Orthodox cult leader drowns in Mexico
Shlomo Helbrans, Lev Tahor Cult Leader Drowns In River While ‘Toiveling’ On Friday
Sholomo Helbrans, Leader of Lev Tahor Sect, Drowns
8/31/14
Orthodox Jewish Community Leaves Guatemala Village
8/29/14
Jewish group Lev Tahor expelled from Guatemala sanctuary
Expulsados de Sololá, judíos se refugian cerca de la Terminal
7/17/14
16X9: Under the veil of Lev Tahor, Jewish sect accused of abuse
5/7/14
Lev Tahor family reunited with 4 children in foster care
4/6/14
Lev Tahor members ordered deported to Israel
4/2/14
7 Lev Tahor sect members arrested in raid
3/31/14
Lev Tahor A Political Issue
3/26/14
Lev Tahor members in Guatemala can stay up to 3 months
3/18/14
Lev Tahor Members May Remain in Guatemala, Judge Rules
3/10/14
Fleeing 'Jewish Taliban' Sect Members Sent Back to Canada
3/9/14
Fleeing Lev Tahor sect members returned to Canada
3/7/14
Canadian Authorities to Seek Custody of 127 'Jewish Taliban' Children
Quebec officials want to prevent remaining Lev Tahor children from leaving Canada
3/2/14
Documentary: Lev Tahor leader lied in refugee application to Canada
2/17/14
Jewish Taliban' Lev Tahor Sect who Kept Girls in Basement Charged with Sexual Abuse
2/14/14
Lev Tahor sect denied right to appeal child-removal order
2/2/14
Lev Tahor : six arrestations en Ontario
12/18/13
Child abuse allegations are lies, ‘Taliban-style’ Hasidic sect insists
12/15/13
Lev Tahor cult defies court order removing children
11/27/13
‘Jewish Taliban’ Ordered to Return to Quebec
Judge orders 14 Lev Tahor children placed in foster care
3/16/12
’When You’re on the Path of Truth, You Don’t Care What Others Say’
3/9/12
Lev Tahor: Pure as the Driven Snow, or Hearts of Darkness?
10/5/11
Court to Rule on Legality of Israeli ultra-Orthodox 'Taliban Sect'
9/3/04
Convicted of Kidnapping, Rabbi Faces Deportation
5/12/00
Rabbi Is Deported 5 Years After Conviction, Lawyer Says
4/26/98
US Asks Whether Leniency for Rabbi Had Link to Pataki Backer
12/29/94
Computer Replaces Razor for Rabbi's Prison Picture
11/23/94
Rabbi Given Prison Term in Kidnapping of Teenager
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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