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Review of a fictionalized biography about cult "rabbis" from a victim’s point of view. It could never happen in our family, right? Op-ed.

Cults

The age of political cults

Power is the deity of the political cult. Its scripture is rhetoric. Its hope is shadowed by hate. And its message is false. Op-ed.

The age of political cults

Two members of Lev Tahor cult arrested in Guatemala

Joint US, Guatemalan, operation leads to arrest of two cult members suspected of kidnapping, child abuse.

Two members of Lev Tahor cult arrested in Guatemala

Chinese cult looking to gain foothold in haredi sector?

Anti-missionary group warns that Chinese cult which has spread to Israel may be trying to gain a foothold in the haredi community.

Chinese cult looking to gain foothold in haredi sector?

A frightening Jewish cult

A frightening Jewish cult

Cult abducted mentally ill man, passed him off as a 'Kabbalist'

Suspect arrested for involvement in kidnapping of mentally ill man from hospital, attempting to pass him off as Jewish mystic.

Cult abducted mentally ill man, passed him off as a 'Kabbalist'

MK's war on cults – will others be caught in the crossfire?

Anti-cult bill would grant courts expansive powers.

MK's war on cults – will others be caught in the crossfire?

‘Sad Story’ of Hareidi Family Arrested in Jordan

Beit Shemesh family may have entered Jordan intentionally in an attempt to smuggle children to Canadian cult.

‘Sad Story’ of Hareidi Family Arrested in Jordan

Protest Shuts Down Scientology Elementary School

Mayor shuts down Atid School in Yahud after scientology cult connection exposed.

Protest Shuts Down Scientology Elementary School