Lev Tahor

Senior member of Lev Tahor cult sentenced to prison

Elazar Rompler was convicted of assaulting a minor in the cult. He was extradited to Israel after fleeing trial.

Terrorists roaming freely:

Chilling outcry of Lev Tahor families

'Members of the Lev Tahor cult are terrorists who are freely roaming around the world. They can and must be stopped as soon as possible,' declares Eliyahu Kashani, the families’ representative.

Colombia deports members of the 'Lev Tahor' cult

Nine adults and 17 minors from the 'Lev Tahor' cult were deported from Colombia after trying to reestablish the group in a remote area of ​​the country.

Colombia: 17 minors rescued from Lev Tahor cult

Colombia authorities raid Lev Tahor compound, rescuing 17 boys, girls, and teens from cult members.

Families from 'Lev Tahor' cult escape US over holidays

Ten families from the Lev Tahor cult flee to Honduras under orders from jailed leaders.

Meet the man who helped bring down the Lev Tahor cult

Yoel Levi, 23, who escaped the extremist Lev Tahor cult in Guatemala seven years ago, has successfully led an eight-month mission that resulted in the dismantling of the cult.

Lev Tahor leader extradited to Israel following extended battle

Eliezer Rompler, a leader of the 'Lev Tahor' cult accused of severe child abuse, extradited to Israel after being arrested in El Salvador.

Guatemala:

Authorities raid Lev Tahor compound, rescue four minors

Rescued minors placed in care of professionals from the Office of the Ombudsman for Children, authorities suspect all four were forcibly married within the cult.

Shocking testimonies on children held by 'Lev Tahor' in Guatemala

Witnesses describe abuse, starvation, and forced child marriages; NIS 1.5 million allocated to aid rescue efforts.

'The government is silent - and the cult wins'

Israel has not yet submitted an official request to bring Lev Tahor children home, report reveals.

6-year-old girl rescued from Lev Tahor and returned to family

A six-year-old girl was rescued from the Lev Tahor cult in Guatemala and transferred to the custody of her grandmother, who came especially from Israel.

Suspected human trafficking:

Senior Lev Tahor member arrested

INTERPOL arrested Yoel Alter outside a government center for the treatment of minors in the Guatemalan capital.

Rabbinic Delegation:

'Lev Tahor is a terrorist group'

A high-ranking delegation of rabbis visited Guatemala to assess the Lev Tahor children's situation and labeled the group as a 'terror organization.'

Shock in Guatemala:

Cult leaders order mothers to starve children

Guatemalan authorities have learned that the leaders of the Lev Tahor cult have ordered members not to allow their children to eat and even to murder them if the 'Zionists' come to rescue them.

Senior Lev Tahor member faces extradition to Israel

Elazar Rompler was arrested in El Salvador and now could be returned to Israel to face charges of child abuse.

Lev Tahor cult riots against Guatemalan police

A violent clash erupted in Guatemala City recently as members of the Lev Tahor cult allegedly attacked police with pepper spray during an attempt to evict them from welfare facilities.

Senior Lev Tahor member arrested

El Salvadorian police arrested Jonathan Emmanuel Cardona Castillo, who is suspected of child abuse and human trafficking, among other things, on the border with Guatemala.

Following Lev Tahor raid:

Israeli delegation to assist Guatemalan authorities

The delegation members, including top cult-victim professionals, will share their knowledge and experience in tending to cult victims and their families.

'Escape with the kids':

Pursuing the leaders of Lev Tahor on the Mexico border

Mexico, Guatemala authorities carry out joint operation in attempt to prevent leaders of the Lev Tahor cult from escaping with children.

Red Notice:

Interpol pursuing Lev Tahor cult member who escaped raid

Interpol has issued an international warrant after a member of the cult slipped away from Guatemalan police a week and a half ago.

Youngest mother in Lev Tahor cult is 14 years old

Member of extremist 'Lev Tahor' cult tells local media in Guatemala that the youngest mother in the group is a young teen. 'We marry off minors.'

Shouting and violence:

Lev Tahor members attack haredim

Members of the Lev Tahor cult violently attacked haredim who came to the aid of the cult's children who were rescued in a Guatemalan police raid.

160 children rescued from Lev Tahor cult compound

Guatemalan police raided the Lev Tahor cult compound on Friday due to allegations of abuse, human trafficking, and rape, and rescued 160 children and 40 women. Authorities are investigating the bodies of children found nearby.

Three Lev Tahor leaders sent to prison over kidnapping

Three brothers from Monsey, who became leaders of extremist Jewish cult Lev Tahor, sentenced to at least a dozen years in prison for their roles in kidnapping a 14-year-old and her brother.

Final three Lev Tahor leaders convicted in US court

Brothers Yoil Weingarten, Yakov Weingarten and Shmiel Weingarten , the final 3 defendants in Lev Tahor cult abduction case, are convicted of kidnapping 2 children in 2018.

Lev Tahor cult member is arrested in Israel

Jerusalem resident and member of Lev Tahor is arrested, interrogated, on suspicion of marrying off his minor children.

Was missing teen with extremist cult Lev Tahor?

Report reveals prevoiusly-unknown details of investigations into Moishe Kleinerman's disappearance.

Lev Tahor members escape Mexican shelter

Getaway truck picks up cult members escaping Mexican shelter, drives them towards border with Guatemala.

Efforts ongoing to persuade Lev Tahor families to move to Israel

Following Mexico raid, efforts are ongoing to persuade families of children in Lev Tahor to come to Israel.

Mexico: 17 'Lev Tahor' members arrested in raid

Mexican police raided a local immigration facility near the border with Guatemala on Friday and arrested 17 members of the "Lev Tahor" sect.

Lev Tahor cult breaks apart

Sources within Lev Tahor working desperately to rebuild cult, prevent members from moving to Israel, report says.

US convicts members of Lev Tahor

Kidnappers switched SIM cards, used forge documents, and more.

Lev Tahor find temporary refuge in North Macedonia

After expulsion from Bosnia, members of the Lev Tahor cult continue searching for a place to call home.

Bosnia announces it will deport Lev Tahor cult members

Lev Tahor 'does not present a threat to local community' in Bosnia, but will soon be reported, report says.

Lev Tahor planning to move leader's grave to new location

Extremist cult concerned authorities will locate leader's illegal grave, move it to a non-Jewish cemetery.

Lev Tahor group settles in Sarajevo

Residents describe "chilling" songs, prayers that last all day, and their feeling of being watched.

Ads in haredi communities warn of Lev Tahor charity collectors

Activists allege funds will be used to settle group in Iran; target of ads, Uriel Goldman, says they just want to buy food.

New details of Lev Tahor cult kidnapping revealed

Despite FBI involvement, it took Mexican & U.S. police three weeks to locate the two missing teenagers, snatched from their mother's home.

Report: Lev Tahor selling off equipment and furniture

Most members of the Lev Tahor cult have left Guatemala; reports say they are looking to move to an Arab country.

Two Lev Tahor leaders convicted in US

Two leaders of extremist Jewish sect convicted in kidnapping of two children.

Lev Tahor leaders standing trial in New York

As ‘Jewish Taliban’ sect is tossed out of Iraq, its leaders stand trial in New York.

Report: Lev Tahor cult to leave Guatemala

'We are searching for a country which will not disturb us,' senior Lev Tahor member says.

Report: Lev Tahor members flown to unknown destination

Members of Lev Tahor who arrived in Kurdistan were detained by military, flown to unknown destination, report says.

Members of Lev Tahor cult attempt to escape to Mexico

Two buses filled with members of the Lev Tahor cult are stopped at the border with Mexico, due to concerns of trying to escape to Iran.

Israeli authorities prevent Lev Tahor members from reaching Iran

Split in Lev Tahor due to concerns over Iran, report says.

Report: Members of Lev Tahor cult trying to reach Iran

Israel and US authorities attempting to prevent dozens of Lev Tahor families from reaching Iran-Kurdistan border.

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.

Leaders of Lev Tahor charged with child exploitation in New York

New York’s FBI and US Attorney’s offices announce charges against five leaders of haredi Lev Tahor sect over kidnapping of 14-year-old girl.

Leader of Lev Tahor arrested in Guatemala

Yaakov Weinstein of Lev Tahor arrested on first day of Pesach on suspicion of kidnapping.

Indictment against member of Lev Tahor sect

Former principal of Lev Tahor school in Canada indicted for alleged physical and mental torture of children.

Fringe Jewish sect 'Lev Tahor' seeks asylum - in Iran

Radical sect calls for cooperation with Iranian government to 'to 'liberate the Holy Land' from 'Zionist dominance'.

Five leaders of Lev Tahor cult indicted for kidnapping attempt

Leaders of fringe haredi group 'Lev Tahor' indicted in New York for attempted kidnapping.

Teens rescued from 'Lev Tahor' cult found again after kidnapping

2 teens kidnapped after previously being rescued from a Jewish religious cult in Guatemala were found in Mexico more than three weeks later.

Watch:Yidid Nefesh by Lev Tahor

Lev Tahor's vocal coordination skills in this acapella version of the Jewish classic is on full display.

Watch: New single by Lev Tahor

The band releases a slick new music video, featuring professional dancers and a catchy tune.

'I've been in Lev Tahor for 12 years, and it's a living hell'

Teen who grew up in fringe religious group describes life in the group. Adult escapee says drowned rabbi wasn't in charge.

Report: 'Lev Tahor' leader has drowned in Mexico

Leader of ultra-stringent group dies while immersing in river, Foreign Ministry investigates.

Guatemalan mayor to serve year in jail for expelling haredim

Mayor to serve 1 year in prison for expelling 500 members of extremist haredi sect Lev Thor.

No evidence of crimes by Lev Tahor sect

A delegation of Israeli officials visited the Lev Tahor community in Guatemala amid allegations of abuse and child marriages.

Jewish sect in Guatemala

Lev Tahor relocates within Guatemala after saying it was harassed by local authorities.