Ultra-orthodox

• Ex-Hasidic couple lose case against Quebec government over inadequate religious education

  Justice Martin Castonguay declined to issue a declaratory judgment against the Quebec government and several ultra-Orthodox Hasidic schools.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2020
  
• Former student of Hasidic school tells trial he had never heard of science

  After graduating, Yochonon Lowen said, he had to take English lessons in secret at a Jewish community centre in Montreal because he hadn't learned any in school and it was frowned upon to seek education from outside sources.

  Education

  Feb 13, 2020
  
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• 16X9: Under the veil of Lev Tahor, Jewish sect accused of abuse

  As abuse allegations swirl against a Jewish sect fighting for their beliefs, 16X9 gains access to the Lev Tahor community to separate fact from fiction.

  Jul 17, 2014
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• Video: Lev Tahor students struggle to answer basic questions in English

  16x9 went into Lev Tahor classrooms to speak with teachers and students and ask basic questions like what they are studying and who the prime minister is.

  Canada

  Feb 28, 2014
• Sleep sacks: How members of ultra-orthodox Jewish sect Lev Tahor cover themselves in bed

  16x9 spent a week with the highly controversial group after gaining unprecedented access to their community. Our cameras captured the women of Lev Tahor sewing special garments to be worn in bed.

  Feb 27, 2014