The 21 Wives of Goel Ratzon Quotes

“I can confirm that formidable spiritual actions have been undertaken by Rabbi Ifargan Shalita to dismantle the spirit of Goel Ratzon and obstruct his abilities. Rabbi Shalita executed a spell in the name of the Lord to sever Ratzon’s demonic spirit from its source.”
― Hadas Cohen, The 21 Wives of Goel Ratzon: True Crime Story

“Ensuring loyalty was best achieved by impregnating them.”
― Hadas Cohen, The 21 Wives of Goel Ratzon: True Crime Story

“Hypnotisability is the capacity to enter hypnosis and be receptive to external suggestions. Studies indicate that around ten percent of the population score high in hypnotisability, making them profoundly susceptible. Those who've experienced trauma or have dissociative disorders are especially susceptible to hypnosis.”
― Hadas Cohen, The 21 Wives of Goel Ratzon: True Crime Story

“Goel maintained an image of utter purity and altruism, never demanding anything and concealing his ulterior motives. “A cult leader doesn’t ask for anything; everything is given to him in free will,” Laura clarified in one of her interviews, “I couldn’t fathom that someone of his stature could need or desire something from someone like me.”
― Hadas Cohen, The 21 Wives of Goel Ratzon: True Crime Story

“Once a woman had a child, the emotional abuse would intensify.”
― Hadas Cohen, The 21 Wives of Goel Ratzon: True Crime Story

“Despite his rejection of certain aspects of Judaism, Ratzon reveled in symbols of Jewish power, likening himself to King Solomon with multiple wives and concubines. He adorned his home and clothing with symbols associated with a Jewish high priest, an act that can only be described as pure blasphemy.”
― Hadas Cohen, The 21 Wives of Goel Ratzon: True Crime Story

“Unsupervised engagement with esoteric texts and misuse of formidable spiritual instruments, however, can unleash profound harm and even induce mental health issues.”
― Hadas Cohen, The 21 Wives of Goel Ratzon: True Crime Story

“The pursuit of Kabbalah is forbidden to anyone who has not attained proficiency in “Pshat,” the literal interpretation of the Torah, and “Drash,” the underlying meanings embedded within it, and is only permissible under the guidance of a seasoned Rabbi…”
― Hadas Cohen, The 21 Wives of Goel Ratzon: True Crime Story

“Most Yemeni Jews arrived in Israel between 1947 and 1950 following a wave of antisemitism and pogroms in their home country, forcing almost all of them to flee in haste leaving behind family-owned properties and established businesses never to return.”
― Hadas Cohen, The 21 Wives of Goel Ratzon: True Crime Story