Shuvu Banim

Hours of tension as Chassidim of Harav Berland wait outside the court for the verdict. Kobi Har Tzvi documents the event.

Followers of Harav Berland gather Motzaei Shabbos near the Ramle jail where the Rabbi is being held.

Harav Berland sends a recording to his followers asking for their prayers.

Rav Eliezer Berland, leader of Shuvu Banim who is imprisoned in South Africa has agreed to be extradited to Israel following negotiations by Rav Yitzchak David Grossman with Israel police and authorities in South America. The Rav will serve out his time under special conditions.

Dramatic breakthrough for Harav Berland: Harav Yitzchak Dovid Grossman flew suddenly to South Africa in light of new developments. An opportunity has presented to free Harav Berland from jail.

Indictment case of attack and night shooting in Mea Shearim against the conflict in Shuvu Banim • shooter, Itai Nachman Shalom, raised allegations of conduct of Rabbi Eliezer Berland on modesty issues • Rabbi ordered: break his bones • loyal advocates injured Shalom • response: shooting at the door of one of the attackers