Samaritans, an old, shrinking spiritual sect, are replenishing their ranks by scouting brides from Ukraine as well as other countries.
A sea of worshippers clad in white gather for an ancient, unfamiliar Passover ceremony, chanting ritual prayers in Aramaic on a hilltop in the West Bank. Within their midst really are a smattering of newcomers: a tall blond girl in a sharp suit and stiletto heels and a blue-eyed young woman whom talks together with her animatedly in Russian, rocking her young child in a carriage. Continue reading “In western Bank, good Samaritans look for international brides”