Israelis have received an anonymous text message warning them to “repent” for their lifestyles.The Jerusalem Post reports that the message went out on December 20 without explanation.“You are LGBT and an apostate,” the message read. “You deserve severe punishment, death and deportation from Israel.
Come to Yeshiva Ohr Elhanan in order to repent. We would be glad if you undergo conversion to faith.”The message also included a telegram and phone number for Rabbi Chaim Aryeh Hadash, the rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva Ohr Elhanan.
Ironically, it was Hadash himself who first notified police of the message. He denies any connection to it.Related: Gay couple beaten by mob in Israeli city of Jaffa; hundreds stand and watchMeanwhile, the director-general.