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140 Children Rescued from Abusive Ultra-Orthodox Sect

2/10/2025

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In a dramatic turn of events, Guatemalan authorities have rescued around 140 children from the Lev Tahor sect, an ultra-Orthodox Jewish group facing serious child abuse allegations. Originating in Israel in the late 1980s, this group, which spans Canada, the U.S., Guatemala, and Israel, now faces a pivotal challenge to its existence amid growing scrutiny.

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In a dramatic turn of events, Guatemalan authorities have rescued around 140 children from the Lev Tahor sect, an ultra-Orthodox Jewish group facing serious child abuse allegations. Originating in Israel in the late 1980s, this group, which spans Canada, the U.S., Guatemala, and Israel, now faces a pivotal challenge to its existence amid growing scrutiny.