Influential Rabbi Calls for Aid to 25 Escaped Cult Members
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Influential figure Rabbi Yehuda Deutsch has called for aid to 25 individuals who escaped the Lev Tahor cult, comparing their situation to Holocaust survivors. He described their need as 'redemption of captives' and urged the public to donate to a special emergency fund. The fund, established by Kupa Shel Ha'ir, aims to provide housing, livelihood, medical, and psychological support to the escapees. A donation of 518 shekels is suggested, with promises of significant blessings for contributors.
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- Rabbi Yehuda Deutsch called for aid to 25 individuals who escaped the Lev Tahor cult.
- He described their situation as akin to Holocaust survivors and 'redemption of captives.'
- The escapees lack basic necessities like housing, livelihood, and medical care.
- A special emergency fund, 'Lev Tahor Survivors Fund,' was established by Kupa Shel Ha'ir.
- A donation of 518 shekels is suggested, with promises of blessings for donors.
Influential global figure Rabbi Yehuda Deutsch has called for urgent assistance for 25 individuals who escaped the Lev Tahor cult, describing their situation as akin to Holocaust survivors needing rescue. He characterized the act of helping them as 'redemption of captives' in the fullest sense.
Rabbi Deutsch made this appeal after learning about the plight of the escapees, who he said are refugees without homes, families, or support systems. He described them as 'broken, shattered, sick in body and soul,' emphasizing their dire need for help.
Drawing parallels to the aftermath of the Holocaust, Rabbi Deutsch stated that those who offered aid then were instrumental in building future generations. He expressed that such opportunities for great merit are rare in the current generation, but the plight of these 25 individuals presents a significant chance to help.
Details about the escapees' experiences within the cult were withheld to protect their privacy and dignity. However, those assisting them report a complete lack of basic necessities, including housing, livelihood, medical care, and psychological support, all crucial for rebuilding their lives.
Rabbi Deutsch urged the public to contribute to their support, suggesting a donation of 518 units of currency, corresponding to the numerical value of 'redemption of captives.' He promised significant blessings to donors, including personal salvation, a home filled with joy and healthy children, and success in their endeavors.
In response to the appeal, the Kupa Shel Ha'ir charity 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.
