One thing that has become obvious. This Lev Tahor thing is a cult. Perhaps one that identifies itself as Torah observant, but that doesn’t remove the cult qualities from its identity. I’m not here to bash, and am limited in having no direct information. I am, however, quite frightened of the implications of all this.
This group, Lev Tahor, has yet to show me some indication that its Torah observance is genuine. I see a highly exaggerated hero worship, and I see the trappings of extremism about their observances. I cannot detect the balances that true Torah life imbues. I see a plethora of allegations followed by complete resistance to any investigations – only the escaping around the world to wherever they can find enough acreage.
I have my doubts about the “Tahor” part of their name, with way too many allegations that suggest otherwise. I see the total departure from mainstream Torah observance with the use of Torah lines as excuses or justifications – as if that makes them holier.
I am not prosecuting or defending them. But they ought to be open to investigation. And their innocence, if true, can be proven. Until then, I have trouble seeing this group as anything but just another cult.