Exclusive | Rep. Ritchie Torres primary foe duped by fake orgy-touting Chief Rabbi of Gaza

The Dem rival to Bronx Rep.Ritchie Torres was duped by the fake “Chief Rabbi of Gaza” — whose loopy faux X account once touted “a no holds barred orgy’’ for rabbis and Palestinian refugees.The phony online account of “Rabbi Linda Goldstein” is infamous for its Israel-bashing — but its intent is actually pro-Israel, seeking to ensnare and expose clueless lefty progressives.Michael Blake — who is challenging Torres in the Democratic primary for the city’s 15th House seat and has criticized the three-term incumbent as pro-Israel — was taken in by the ruse.Blake said he “certainly would consider” going to Gaza when asked by “Rabbi Linda Goldstein” after he requested a campaign donation from her, according to a thread of the conversation obtained by The Post.The “rabbi” said she would “lend my voice to defeat” Torres, who is “cloaked” with Jewish allies.“I’m about to head to Gaza for two weeks to check on my congregation but please send me an email,” the fake rabbi wrote in a Nov.

9, 2025, note to Blake, a former state assemblyman.Blake responded, “Powerful.And when not in Gaza, where’s home base?…We need you and your community to be safe.

Thank you for leading, inspiring and protecting the people.”He then asked the rabbi to contribute to his campaign and whether she had any friends in the district.“Asking if you will please donate so we can keep building momentum,” the unsuspecting pol wrote.“I’d be incredibly grateful.

Certainly welcome help with raising funds and support.pls.”The fake rabbi asked, “Would you consider coming to Gaza?”Blake responded, “Certainly would consider.”In 2024, both progressive incumbent anti-Israel Reps.

Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush were also duped by the same Rabbi Linda Goldstein parody account.Both lost their Democratic primaries.The Rabbi Goldstein X account clearly indicates the person behind it is a satirical prankster.The X account identifies Goldstein as �...