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Rabbi Orders Children to Shun Mother Who Left Ultra-Orthodox Life
A mother, D., is fighting for contact with her five children after Rabbi Dov Lando, a prominent ultra-Orthodox leader, allegedly instructed them to shun her for leaving the religious lifestyle.
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- 01Rabbi Dov Lando allegedly ordered children to shun their mother for leaving the ultra-Orthodox lifestyle.
- 02The mother, D., is in a custody battle after separating from her husband due to religious differences.
- 03Rabbinical court orders for supervised visits have reportedly failed to restore contact.
- 04A recent ruling granted the father temporary custody of four children, limiting the mother's access.
- 05An attorney noted a rise in parental alienation cases involving families leaving the ultra-Orthodox community.
The dispute escalated after her husband consulted Rabbi Lando, who reportedly forbade the children from communicating with their mother. Despite rabbinical court orders for supervised visits, D. claims the estrangement persists, with a recent ruling granting the father temporary custody of four children and limiting her contact. An attorney noted an increase in similar cases involving parental alienation within the ultra-Orthodox community.
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