Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, a leading ultra-Orthodox posek, issued a rare personal appeal Wednesday for the public to donate to a family that escaped the 'Pure Heart' cult with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Sternbuch urged 'decent support' and offered a special blessing to donors.
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The family arrived in Israel after fleeing the cult, with their children beginning to receive substantial public assistance. Rabbi Sternbuch, who continues to closely monitor their situation, called for additional support via a fundraising link distributed Wednesday.
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