Judaism
Skver (Skverer) Hasidic / New Square
32/40· ExtremeConfidence: High
Ukrainian-origin Hasidic dynasty centred in the village of New Square, Rockland County, NY. Insular community with documented severance of departing members.
CLCI radar
Destructive / Extreme
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control9/10
Information Control8/10
Thought Control7/10
Emotional Control8/10
Modifiers (+0)
Insular New Square village (Rockland County NY) with documented severance and education concerns.
Founded
Modern form 1961
Members
≈8,000 in New Square
Active in
USA
In context
New Square (Skverer) was incorporated as a separate village in 1961 to maintain Skver community boundaries. Shulem Deen's 'All Who Go Do Not Return' (2015) is the canonical ex-member memoir.
Notable public ex-members
- Shulem Deen
Timeline
- 1961Village of New Square incorporated
- 2015Shulem Deen memoir published
Sources
- Shulem Deen, 'All Who Go Do Not Return' (2015)
- Footsteps testimonies
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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.