Brant Rosen

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

Latest from Brant Rosen

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

Op-Ed

Politics & Elections

Republicans Are Using Shameless Tactics to Split Democrats Over BDS

The stifling of speech critical of Israel is the GOP’s latest divide-and-conquer tactic aimed at Democrats.

by: Brant Rosen,; Truthout

January 31, 2019

Op-Ed

Immigration

I Witnessed the Horror of Border Militarization, and Vow to Fight It

The attempt to intimidate our interfaith gathering has left me more determined to fight this toxic system.

by: Brant Rosen,; Truthout

December 14, 2018

Op-Ed

Prisons & Policing

On Hanukkah, Let’s Challenge Militarized Security Responses to Anti-Semitism

The threat of anti-Semitic violence won’t be stopped by armed guards or an increased police presence.

by: Brant Rosen,; Truthout

December 2, 2018

Op-Ed

Human Rights

After Pittsburgh, We Can No Longer Cry Wolf on “Campus Anti-Semitism”

Israeli officials and advocacy groups must stop muddling the definition of anti-Semitism for cynical political gain.

by: Brant Rosen,; Truthout

November 3, 2018

Op-Ed

Human Rights

Responding to Anti-Semitic Violence With Solidarity’s Sacred Power

Moments such as these must remind all targeted minorities that we are always stronger when we resist together.

by: Brant Rosen,; Truthout

October 28, 2018

Op-Ed

This Hanukkah, Light a Candle for Gaza

Let’s shine a light on the Palestinian struggle this year.

by: Brant Rosen,; Truthout

December 12, 2017

Op-Ed

On Rosh Hashanah: Recommitting to Solidarity in the Face of White Supremacy

We can no longer put off the work we know we must do.

by: Brant Rosen,; Truthout

September 21, 2017

Op-Ed

All Pharaohs Must Fall: A Passover Reflection on Sean Spicer

Sean Spicer’s dog-whistle-laden press conference should strengthen our resolve to resist tyranny in all its forms.

by: Brant Rosen,; Truthout

April 12, 2017