A self-described “radical queer” rabbi has become a favorite of the Squad and CNN for her rabid anti-Zionism, angering critics who branded her “pathetic.”
In just a few weeks, Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg crashed a fundraiser for Biden demanding a ceasefire, published an op-ed for CNN and also appeared on the network for an interview. The crush of attention even resulted in a private meeting with Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) from the far-left squad.
“Jewish extremists like Rosenberg are truly the most pathetic and frightened of all Jews,” said Mort Klein, president of the Zionist Organization of America. “Their positions of appeasement…they believe this will protect them from our enemies physically harming us. “This is fear, it is not an ideology.”
Rosenberg, 38, first came to public attention on Nov. 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 ceasefire right now,” Rosenberg shouted before being booed 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 honor of meeting with Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg, a proud Minnesotan. In our powerful conversation, we agreed that true peace can only be achieved when the current violence ends. “I sincerely pray for an immediate ceasefire and the safe return of all hostages,” Omar said in a tweet, as a masked Rosenberg loomed over her.
Omar has come under heavy criticism for condemning the Israeli government’s handling of its war against Hamas.
Days later, Rosenberg, sporting his trademark goatee, went on CNN to insist that people should not feel obligated to support Israel if they wanted to support Jews.
I had the honor of meeting with Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg, a proud Minnesotan. In our powerful conversation, we agreed that true peace can only be achieved when the current violence ends. I sincerely pray for an immediate ceasefire and the safe return of all hostages. pic.twitter.com/FZnyfifEv8
— Representative Ilhan Omar (@Ilhan) November 16, 2023
“I mean, I know there are many non-Jews who believe that supporting Israel in this war is a way of standing in solidarity with Jews,” he said. “I want to say that ending anti-Semitism everywhere Jews live is the way to stand in solidarity with Jews.”
Rosenberg was ordained a rabbi by the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Wyncote, Pennsylvania, in 2018, although she does not appear to have a formal congregation at present.
He lives in Minneapolis, which he described on his website as “Dakota land,” referring to the indigenous people who once lived there. He also notes that he was born in “Lenape land,” a suburb of Philadelphia.
Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg had a friendly meeting with Rep. Ilhan Omar, a far-left member of the House.X @Ilhan
Although she has risen to public notoriety with the ongoing war in Israel, Rosenberg is a longtime critic of Israel, often hiding her far-left extremism behind her rabbinic credentials, critics said.
In July he co-wrote an article 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 to achieve it, all deeply aligned with our Jewish values,” Rosenberg said.
Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg has been one of the Squad’s favorites for her rabid anti-ZionismCNN
In March 2024, Wayne State University Press will publish her book “For Times Like These: A Radical Guide to the Jewish Year,” which Rosenberg describes as “steeped in the values, organization, and ritual commitments of feminist, anti-Zionist, and Jewish movements.” anti-racists for justice and liberation.”
Rosenberg also collaborates on the “Radical Jewish Calendar 5784,” 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 rabbinic board of Jewish Voice For Peace, a far-left pro-Palestinian activist group that has now been banned by Columbia University.
“These people have a big megaphone but a relatively small constituency, obviously it’s very painful,” said Rabbi Menachem Genack, who was once former President Clinton’s spiritual leader and now heads Temple Shomrei Emunah in Englewood, New Jersey.
“One would expect unity within the Jewish people, especially when the issue is the survival of the Jewish people, which is what is at stake now.”
Rosenberg did not respond to The Post’s request for comment.
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