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Are You a Candidate for Recruitment?

"No one JOINS a Cult - they are RECRUITED" Most people assume that if someone gets caught up in a group or organization that appears "unhealthy" or "cult-like" they must have been weak or emotionally unstable and vulnerable to begin with. The reality is, that at any given moment, in any day, each one of us can be targeted and recruited by highly charismatic, well trained individuals who are on the look out for a new "recruit." Individuals who prey on other; who consciously misrepresent themselve

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 1 min read

What is a Destructive Cult?

Cult: a group or movement exhibiting a great or excessive devotion or dedication to some person, idea, or thing and employing unethically manipulative (i.e., deceptive and indirect) techniques of persuasion and control designed to advance the goals of the group's leaders, to the actual or possible detriment of members, their families , or the community. So what is a destructive cult? From the American Psychiatric Association Task Force on Deceptive and Indirect Techniques of Persuasion and Cont

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 2 min read

Hollywood's Hottest Cult

A four-month Radar investigation Find out all about Hollywood's Hottest Cult, the Kabbalah Chronicles in these articles. * Part One: Red String Theory.A four-month Radar investigation reveals how a renegade rabbi and his striver wife ended up atop a multi-million-dollar empire built on bracelets, bottled water, and Madonna. * Part Two: In the Beginning. Radar’s investigation of the Kabbalah Centre continues, focusing on founder Philip Berg, insurance salesman-turned- guru, and his second wif

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 1 min read

What positive actions can we take to avoid getting involved in a cult?

Care about yourself as a person and as a Jew. Caring about yourself as a person means that you will not allow anyone to take advantage of you, that you will not be victimized, that you will not be compromised. Caring about yourself as a Jew means that you will accept being part of the continuity of your people, that you will know what Judaism stands for, and what it means to you.

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 1 min read

Is there any way a person can avoid getting involved in a cult?

We hope so! The first and most important safeguard is to realize that anyone can end up in a cult. Momentary crisis situations make people vulnerable. When you acknowledge that it can happen to you, you will be more aware and less gullible. This is especially significant considering the deceptive, seductive and extremely persuasive tactics of recruiters. Second, if you are going through a rough time and you are far from home, be especially careful who you place your trust in to help you. Call

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 1 min read

Are people who get involved in cults less intelligent than 5s?

On the contrary, cultists are bright, idealistic, caring individuals. They get “hooked” because they believe they will be doing important work for the betterment of mankind. Nobody joins a cult; they join a cause! Intelligent people also have needs, frustrations and disillusionment. It is more a matter of feelings than intelligence. If people always dealt at an intelligence level, we would not have the divorce rate we have, nor would anyone ever make mistakes. How often do we ignore what we kno

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 1 min read

Is "Jews for Jesus" a cult?

What is a cult? The following is the MERRIAM-WEBSTER English Language Learners definition of a cult.: a small religious group that is not part of a larger and more accepted religion and that has beliefs regarded by many people as extreme or dangerous : a situation in which people admire and care about something or someone very much or too much : a small group of very devoted supporters or fans What is the difference between a religion and a cult? In Combatting Cult Mind Control, Steven Hass

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 1 min read

Dina's Story

When I was young, my parents did not allow me to accompany my friends to church. I thought, "What's the harm?" I was curious. I wanted to see what they do in church. When I was sixteen, I went to church with a friend. I felt something powerful inside that I had never felt before. I was curious, why I hadn't felt this way when I went to Temple? I was as confused as a young Jewish girl can be. "Born-Again" Christians told me all my problems would go away if I accepted Jesus. The most enticing pa

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Zalman Kravitz

Jun 4, 2025 — 2 min read