25 Holocaust Survivors Rescued From 'Lev Tahor' Cult
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Global influencer Rabbi Yehuda Deutsch has called for public support for 25 individuals who escaped the Lev Tahor cult, comparing their plight to Holocaust survivors. The escapees are described as having left the cult with nothing and require immediate assistance with housing, livelihood, and psychological support. Rabbi Deutsch urged donations of 518 currency units, symbolizing "redemption of captives," promising significant blessings to contributors. A special emergency fund has been established by Kupat Ha'ir to aid these individuals.
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- 25 individuals have escaped the Lev Tahor cult and are receiving aid.
- Rabbi Yehuda Deutsch compared the escapees' situation to Holocaust survivors.
- The escapees lack basic necessities like housing, livelihood, and medical care.
- A donation of 518 currency units is requested, symbolizing 'redemption of captives'.
- Kupat Ha'ir has established a special emergency fund for the escapees.
Global influencer Rabbi Yehuda Deutsch has compared the rescue of 25 individuals from the Lev Tahor cult to the aftermath of the Holocaust, describing the act as a "redemption of captives." Deutsch made these remarks in a special appeal after learning about the plight of the 25 escapees, who left the cult with nothing and are now without support.
He described them as "Jews who were saved from a Holocaust, refugees, they have no home, no father, no mother, no wives, families. Broken, shattered, sick in body and soul. Simply redemption of captives." Rabbi Deutsch drew parallels to the post-Holocaust era, recalling stories of Jews wandering the streets until someone offered a helping hand, stating that those who saved them then "merited raising generations."
"We thought such merits no longer existed in our generation," he added, "but the Holy One, Blessed be He, has sent us such a mitzvah today, as we heard here, about the story of these 25 pure and holy souls, who simply came out of captivity and have no minimum of life."
Details about the escapees' experiences within the cult were withheld to protect their privacy and dignity. However, those assisting them describe a reality where basic needs are unmet, including housing, livelihood, medical care, and psychological support, all crucial for rebuilding their lives.
Rabbi Deutsch urged the public to participate in this mitzvah by donating 518 units of currency, corresponding to the numerical value of "redemption of captives." He promised that donors would receive salvation, blessings for a home filled with joy and healthy children, and protection from troubles. He also mentioned blessings such as peace in the home, righteous children, finding favor, answered prayers, and successful businesses.
In response to the appeal, Kupat Ha'ir has established an emergency fund, the 'Lev Tahor Survivors Fund' (number 5987), to aid the escapees in their initial steps outside the cult. The suggested donation is 518 shekels.
