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A harrowing exposé that brings to light the concealed torment within Jewish ultra-Orthodox schools. Through raw testimonies and courageous storytelling, 'No Child Spared' challenges societal norms and advocates for the voiceless.

A FILM BY MENI PHILIP

EXPLORING THE HIDDEN REALITY OF VIOLENT ABUSE IN JEWISH ULTRA-ORTHODOX SCHOOLS WORLDWIDE

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Haaretz: "Testimony after testimony builds a chilling portrait of the society this education system creates. The participants themselves reflect on the adults they have become as a result, the impact on the wider public, and even on the country's leadership. No Child Spared seeks to make this abuse impossible to ignore."​

 

The Jerusalem Post: ״No Child Spared is a Powerful and disturbing documentary."

ynet (Yediot Aharonot): "There is no complex statement or unpopular opinion here... It clarifies that any change must come from the bottom up, from the parents, who must open their eyes to the fact that this violence is neither necessary nor inevitable, nor effective."​

Maariv​: "The on-camera accounts range from chilling to outright horrific... The raw anguish... is nothing short of heartbreaking."​

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Srugim: "This is a film that must be seen, even if it evokes discomfort."

Makor Rishon: ״With remarkable courage, one after another, men sit in front of the camera—some younger, some older, some have removed their yarmulka and sidelocks, while others still identify as ultra-Orthodox... Their voices tremble as they recall being struck with rulers, witnessing classmates brutally beaten by grown men, and suffering psychological torment at the hands of school administrators—and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. ״

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News 13: "This is not a phenomenon; it's a method. The word 'phenomenon' is far too small for this."

Israel Hayom: "A slap in the face, literally... Meni Philip's documentary No Child Spared demands to be talked about."

IN THE MEDIA: WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

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SYNOPSIS

No Child Spared is a harrowing investigation into the systemic use of extreme corporal punishment in ultra-Orthodox Jewish schools worldwide. Drawing on hidden-camera footage, survivor testimonies, and the director’s own childhood experiences, the film reveals how this deeply rooted practice leaves lifelong scars on its victims.

 

Yet rather than simply pointing fingers, No Child Spared explores how understanding, compassion, and open dialogue can acknowledge the pain these children endure, highlighting the devastating toll that trauma exacts on everyone involved.

ABOUT MENI PHILIP

Sinner (2009) – Awarded Best European Short Film at the Venice Film Festival; nominated for the European Academy Awards.

Let There Be Light (2007) – A major success in Israel, aired over 30 times on Israeli TV with widespread critical acclaim.

No Child Spared (2025) – Screened at the Haifa Film Festival and aired on Israeli television HOT-8; praised by major outlets such as The Jerusalem Post, Haaretz, Ynet (Yediot Aharonot).

DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT

"I grew up in a world where violence was normalized, where discipline came with pain, and where silence was expected. For years, I believed my experience was an isolated one—until I began listening to others. The stories in No Child Spared are not just stories; they are lived realities that shape the futures of individuals and entire societies.

No Child Spared is the film I wish had existed when I was a child. The violence, the humiliation, the fear—they were not isolated incidents but a systemic issue, and they are not a thing of the past. There are countless others who share the same scars and are still suffering that violence today—in Israel, the USA, Europe, Mexico, Australia, and all over the world. This film exists for those who still wake up at night, haunted by the hands that were supposed to guide them. It exists for the children who are still trapped in that world today.

No Child Spared is not just a film about pain—it is a film about change. For too long, the suffering of children in ultra-Orthodox schools has been dismissed as ‘tradition’ or ‘discipline.’ But silence enables abuse, and I refuse to be silent. By sharing these stories, we are not only exposing the truth but also planting the seeds of change. The moment people see, hear, and acknowledge the truth, change becomes possible. This film is just the beginning.”

AUDIENCE REACTIONS

"This film gives a voice to the stories we try not to remember, but remember anyway. And maybe, just maybe, something will change in the world."

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"In the ultra-Orthodox culture, these are things we don’t talk about. But knowing someone else knows the pain—it provides peace for the pained soul."

"It’s like when you have a pain locked inside of you, and it permeates every inch of you. And then one day, you watch a film. People talking about this pain. It changes you. A part of me can finally relax. A part of me feels validated in my pain. A part of me feels way less alone."— Tehilla, former ultra-Orthodox school student, after watching No Child Spared

OTHER FILMS BY MENI PHILIP

Let There Be Light - Subtitled
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Sinner - Subtitled
Available for ​Free

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