Lev Tahor

Lev Tahor means 'pure heart' in Hebrew! It's a special group that started in Israel a long, long time ago, in 1988. They have a very strict way of living and praying. They believe in following Jewish rules in a super serious way. It's like they have their own special rulebook for everything they do!

This group has been on a big adventure, moving from place to place! They started in Israel, then went to the United States, back to Israel, and then to Canada. After that, they traveled to Guatemala, and then Mexico. They've even been to countries in Europe! They move around a lot, sometimes to avoid grown-ups who want to help children.

One really noticeable thing is how they dress! Girls and women, even as young as three years old, wear black clothes from head to toe. It's like they are wearing a long, dark costume all the time. They also have long prayer times, and sometimes they arrange marriages for teenagers. It's a very different way of life compared to most people.

It's important to learn about different groups of people, even if they are very different from us. Sometimes, groups like Lev Tahor have faced serious problems, like accusations of not taking good care of children. Learning about them helps us understand that not everyone lives the same way and that sometimes rules need to be followed to keep everyone safe.