Rabbi M. Sternbuch Urges Support for Survivors of 'Pure Heart' Cult Abuse in Israel
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By נחמן שטרנהרץ
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 8, 2026
What happened
A family fleeing the abusive 'Pure Heart' cult arrived in Israel destitute and barefoot, now receiving urgent aid coordinated by Rabbi M. Sternbuch. Despite early progress in rehabilitation, ongoing funding is critical to sustain their recovery and prevent setbacks. Sternbuch calls on the public to provide substantial support to help the family rebuild their lives.
- 01A family escaped the 'Pure Heart' cult and arrived in Israel with only the clothes they wore, some children barefoot.
- 02Rabbi M. Sternbuch established a relief fund to provide intensive care and support for the children.
- 03Early rehabilitation shows progress, but full recovery remains a long and difficult process.
- 04Aid groups warn that limited resources risk halting critical physical and emotional treatments.
- 05Sternbuch urges the public to give 'decent support,' defined as 544 shekels, to sustain the family's recovery.
- 06The family needs ongoing financial help to cover basic living expenses and continue therapy.
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