
Sholomo Helbrans, Leader of Lev Tahor Sect, Drowns
According to multiple media reports, Shlomo Helbrans, the leader of the Lev Tahor sect, drowned on Friday in Mexico while toiveling in a river before Shabbos. He was 55 years old.
According to multiple media reports, Shlomo Helbrans, the leader of the Lev Tahor sect, drowned on Friday in Mexico while toiveling in a river before Shabbos. He was 55 years old.
On Friday night, the Thai military raided the Chabad House on Koh Samui Island, a popular tourist destination, amid a sweep of Israeli businesses. One local Israeli business-owner was arrested for illegal possession of weapons.
Israel, incensed at UNESCO’s decision to designate the second holiest Jewish site as Palestinian, is striking back.