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Modal Trigger View Thumbnails Brenda Turtle posted this photo of herself in a bikini a no-no in the Orthodox world.

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Ex-Hasidic Jew Brenda Turtle has been getting a rise out of the Orthodox community for nearly two years by posting racy photos of herself on Facebook and Twitter.

So when Turtle, 23, whose real name is Brenda Rosenberg, was injured in a car accident on the Belle Harbor side of the Marine Parkway Bridge last week, some in the ultra-conservative community said it was divine intervention.

Brenda Turtles photos and actions have drawn the ire of the Orthodox community.Photo: Facebook

This is a message from heaven for her to stop making perverse acts, the Hebrew-language news site Kikar Hashabat quoted one unnamed learned scholar as saying.

We believe there was the hand of God, reads World of the Orthodox blog. No wonder she was punished.

Are you finally going to listen to that [voice from heaven] and get back on the good side of Hashem? asked Twitter user @YankyChiller, using the Hebrew word for God.

Some of Turtles photos show the saucy Satmar stunner draped in nothing but a tallit, a Jewish prayer shawl. Others show her bare leg wrapped in tefillin, the leather straps and boxes used by devout Jews to keep the literal word of God.

Other images show the tattooed Brooklyn bombshell with a lit cigarette dangling from her fingers, sipping on a brew while wearing nothing but a bikini a no-no in the Orthodox world, where women are expected to dress with utmost modesty.

I dont need permission, make my own decisions, thats my prerogative! a posting on Turtles Twitter account @Willitzideikis declared on July 11.

Brenda Turtles sexy pics with Jewish garments have irked Brooklyns Hasidim.Photo: Facebook

Among the dizzying array of Turtles scantily garbed selfies are gender-bending snaps of her dressed as a man in a traditional fur hat. There are also dance videos, including one of her appearing to twerk a far cry from the traditional hora circle dance.

I dont do anything illegal or crazy. Its just that I was [observant] and now Im not, so whatever I do ... is considered bad. singing on a video is legal ... posting bikini pictures is legal. Kissing a guy is legal. Smoking a cigarette is legal, reads an Oct. 14 Facebook post. Sex is normal to discuss, doesnt mean I fk every guy on planet ... chill out people and let live.

The brassy Brooklynite has built a legion of fans, whose numbers on Facebook have swelled to nearly 5,000 and on Twitter to nearly 1,500.

Shes become like a celebrity, said one source in the Orthodox community. No rabbi has a fan base of daily followers like her!

But her critics believe she is causing thousands of Orthodox Jews to sin by lusting over her photos.

Many said Brenda Turtles recent accident was divine retribution for her actions.Photo: Facebook

They say God acted as the bible says, measure for measure thats why her car accident is a good thing, they are celebrating, explained the source.

He said hes disgusted by the hypocrisy of her critics, who use fake names to view her posts on Facebook which is forbidden by the ultra-Orthodox, who shun aspects of modern life.

Turtle is recovering from her injuries, which are not life-threatening, police sources said. She did not respond to questions.

She believes in God and is a good person, said a friend.

She likes to entertain people, this is her passion. Sometimes she overdoes it.

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