Judaism
Shuvu Banim (Eliezer Berland)
32/40· ExtremeConfidence: High
Israeli Breslov-derived sect led by Eliezer Berland. Berland convicted in 2022 of multiple sexual assaults of female followers; sentenced 18 months.
CLCI radar
Destructive / Extreme
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control8/10
Information Control7/10
Thought Control8/10
Emotional Control8/10
Modifiers (+1)
+1 for founder convicted of multiple sexual assaults (2022 Israel).
Founded
Late 20th century
Members
Estimated thousands
Active in
Asia
In context
Shuvu Banim attracted Breslov-aligned followers under Berland's prophetic claims. After fleeing Israel in 2013 facing initial sexual-assault allegations, Berland was extradited and ultimately convicted in 2022. The community continues under his leadership from prison.
Notable public ex-members
- Multiple Israeli court witnesses
Legal cases & controversies
- 2022 sexual-assault conviction
Timeline
- 2013Berland flees Israel facing assault allegations
- 2022Convicted of multiple sexual assaults
Sources
- Israeli court records 2022
- Haaretz investigations
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.