Brant Rosen

Brant Rosen is the rabbi of congregation Tzedek Chicago and co-founder of the Jewish Voice for Peace Rabbinical Council.

Op-Ed

War & Peace

We Charge Genocide: The Shofar Calls Us to Account on Rosh Hashanah

In the Jewish new year, we must confront the carnage that Zionism has wrought.

By: Brant Rosen ,; Truthout

October 3, 2024

Interview

Prisons & Policing

Delta Airlines Forces Passenger to Remove T-Shirt in Anti-Palestine Move

Louie Siegel describes how Delta Airlines threatened to kick him off a plane over his “Jews Say Ceasefire Now” T-shirt.

By: Brant Rosen ,; Truthout

July 10, 2024

Op-Ed

Human Rights

Amid Israel’s Brutality in Gaza, It’s Time to Commit to Anti-Zionism

As Israel devastates Gaza, Jewish anti-Zionists are resisting and insisting that anti-Zionism is not antisemitism.

By: Brant Rosen ,; Truthout

December 5, 2023

Op-Ed

Human Rights

Even as US Jews Mourn Israeli Dead, We Must All Decry US-Backed Genocide in Gaza

As a rabbi, I see clearly how the Jewish community is faced with a profound moral challenge. We must oppose genocide.

By: Brant Rosen ,; Truthout

October 13, 2023

Op-Ed

Human Rights

On Yom Kippur, Solidarity With Palestinians Is a Sacred Act

Both words and actions matter. Let's reject euphemisms, decry violence against Palestinians and fight apartheid.

By: Brant Rosen ,; Truthout

September 24, 2023

Op-Ed

Culture & Media

Our Vision of Liberation This Passover Must Include Palestinians

The anti-government protests within Israel embody liberal Zionism rather than liberation for all. Let’s dream bigger.

By: Brant Rosen ,; Truthout

April 5, 2023

Op-Ed

Human Rights

ADL CEO Misrepresents Report on Antisemitism to Attack Palestinian Groups

The greatest threat to Jews comes from white supremacists and the far right -- not Palestinians and anti-Zionists.

By: Brant Rosen ,; Truthout

May 7, 2022

Op-Ed

Racial Justice

Yom Kippur Is About Rejecting the Status Quo — and Vowing to Change It

On Yom Kippur, let’s vow to work toward abolishing white supremacy and misogyny.

By: Brant Rosen ,; Truthout

September 16, 2021

Op-Ed

Culture & Media

Hanukkah Is About Resistance. Let’s Resist This COVID Spike Through Mutual Aid.

The true miracle of resistance occurs when we show up for one another.

By: Brant Rosen ,; Truthout

December 10, 2020

Op-Ed

Environment & Health

On Hanukkah, Let’s Rededicate Our Commitment to Environmental Justice

Hanukkah is a powerful opportunity to highlight the environmental injustices suffered by Palestinians.

By: Brant Rosen ,; Truthout

December 22, 2019

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