A self-described “radical freak” rabbi has become a darling of the Squad and CNN for his fanatical anti-Zionism — offending critics who find him “deplorable.”
In just a few weeks, Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg has slammed Biden’s high-profile fundraiser calling for a truce, published an op-ed for CNN and even appeared on the network for an interview. The flood of attention even resulted in a private powwow with the Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) of the far left Squad.
“Extremist Jews like Rosenberg, are the saddest and most feared of all Jews,” said Mort Klein, President of the Zionist Organization of America. “Their pacifying position … they believe this will protect them from our enemies physically harming us. This is fear, this is not ideology.”
Rosenberg, 38, first gained public attention on November 1 when he interrupted a fundraiser for President Biden to demand a ceasefire.
“Mr. President, if you care about the Jewish people, as a rabbi, I need you to call a truce now,” Rosenberg shouted before being shouted down by other attendees. Rosenberg said he spent $1,000 to gain access to the event.
Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg after interrupting President Biden to demand a ceasefire X / Jewish Voice for Peace
On November 16, Rosenberg met with Omar.
“I had the pleasure of meeting Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg, a proud Minnesotan. In our great conversation, we agreed that real peace can only happen when the current violence ends. I sincerely pray for an immediate ceasefire and the safe return of all hostages,” Omar said in a tweet, while a masked Rosenberg appeared above him.
Omar has come under fire for condemning the Israeli government’s handling of its war against Hamas.
A few days later Rosenberg – wearing his trademark beard – hit CNN to insist that people shouldn’t feel obligated to support Israel if they want to stand with Jews.
I had the pleasure of meeting Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg, a proud Minnesotan. In our great conversation, we agreed that real peace can only happen when the current violence ends. I sincerely pray for an immediate ceasefire and the safe return of all hostages. pic.twitter.com/FZnyfifEv8
— Rep. Ilhan Omar (@Ilhan) November 16, 2023
“I want to say that I know there are many non-Jews who believe that supporting Israel in this war is how to stand in solidarity with the Jewish people,” he said. “I want to say that ending antisemitism in all places where Jews live, that’s how you stand in solidarity with Jews.”
Rosenberg was ordained as a rabbi by the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Wyncote, Pennsylvania in 2018, although he does not appear to have an official congregation today.
He lives in Minneapolis — which he describes on his website as “Dakota land” — referring to the native people who once lived there. He also stated he was born in “Lenape land” – a suburb of Philadelphia.
Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg held a friendly meeting with Rep. Ilhan Omar, leftmost member of the House. X @Ilhan
Although he is best known for his current war on Israel, Rosenberg is a longtime critic of Israel — often cloaking his leftist extremism behind his rabbinical credentials, critics say.
In July, he co-wrote a piece defending the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel.
“The Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement is a set of common sense and reasonable demands for justice and human rights, and a clear strategy for getting there, all very much in line with our Jewish values,” Rosenberg said.
Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg has become a darling of the Squad for her fanatical anti-ZionismCNN
In March 2024, Wayne State University Press will publish her book “For Times Such As These: A Radical’s Guide to the Jewish Year,” which Rosenberg describes as “imbued with the values, organizing and ritual commitments of feminist, anti-Zionist, anti-racist movements for justice and liberation.”
Rosenberg is also a collaborator on the “5784 Radical Jewish Calendar” — which in addition to Passover and Hanukkah commemorates dates such as the launch of the first and second Palestinian intifadas.
He is also a member of the rabbinical council of Jewish Voice For Peace, a far-left pro-Palestinian activist group that has now been banned by Columbia University.
“These people, they have a big megaphone but a relatively small constituency, obviously it hurts a lot,” said Rabbi Menachem Genack, a one-time spiritual leader to former President Clinton who now heads Temple Shomrei Emunah in Englewood, New Jersey.
“You would expect unity among Jews especially when the issue is Jewish survival, which is at stake now.”
Rosenberg did not respond to a request for comment from The Post.
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