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Jerusalem Sephardi Chief Rabbi says Reform Jews ‘evil’, LGBT a ‘cult of abomination’ punishable by death

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Published: 22 November 2016

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Jerusalem chief rabbi calls LGBT community 'cult of abomination' - Yehuda Shlezinger – Israel Hayom 17.11.16
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