Tag Archives: Beit Shemesh

Orthodox Extremism In Israel

Dov Lipman writes: Yes, it is true. I, a haredi with right-wing political leanings, stood on the same stage with representatives of Yisrael Chofshit, Hitorirut Yerushalayim, and Meretz – three secular and very left wing groups – at the massive … Continue reading

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Rabbi Levi Meir Is Dead

Beth Jacob emails: "We announce with sorrow the passing of Rabbi Levi Meier, husband of Marcie Meier, father of Chana Gelb, Isaac & Yosef Meier, Malka Grebnau and brother of Rabbi Menachem Meier.   The funeral service will take place tomorrow, Monday, … Continue reading

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The Badatz Are Coming

Here’s a blog post from Beit Shemesh, Israel: Warning: The Badatz is Coming, and Why We Should Be Worried   As residents of R/BS, we are all fed up with the rising tide of violence and intimidation that has charaterized … Continue reading

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The Burka Lady Of Beit Shemesh

The guy circled is the son-in-law of the Burka lady of Beit Shemesh. From the Jerusalem Post March 27, 2008: A fringe sect of Jewish women with a Taliban-like dress code will be overcome by a major spiritual crisis after … Continue reading

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Case of Rabbanit Bruria Keren – The Burka Wearing Mom Accused Of Child Abuse

From The Awareness Center: 54-year-old, Bruria Keren, was arrested on charges of child sexual abuse and physical abuse of her twelve children. She has also been accused of cult like practices. Police suspect that the children were violently abused over … Continue reading

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