Dr. Rabbi Bernhard Rosenberg is a well-known activist and public figure, and has been closely involved with President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign.
In addition to his role as a speaker and social media advocate, Rosenberg has been a consistent supporter of the State of Israel, the preservation of Holocaust Remembrance, and the fight against modern-day anti-Semitism.
Dr. Rosenberg actively supported Trump in his election campaign and maintains close ties to the leadership circles that will now make key decisions from the White House.
Rabbi Dr. Bernhard H. Rosenberg, Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Beth-El, Edison, New Jersey. He received his ordination and Doctorate of Education from Yeshiva University in New York.
He also possesses A.A., B.A., M.A., and M.S. degrees in communication and education. He possesses a Doctor of Divinity from The Jewish Theological Seminary, New York. He taught at Rutgers University in New Jersey and Yeshiva University in New York. Rabbi Rosenberg’s book, “Theological and Halachic Reflections on the Holocaust” is now in its second printing.
He is the author of “A Guide for the Jewish Mourner,” “Contemplating the Holocaust,” “What the Holocaust Means to Me: Teenagers Speak Out,” “Thoughts on the Holocaust-Where Was God Where Was Man–Teenagers Reflect on Major Themes of the Holocaust , “The Holocaust as seen Through Film,” “Public Speaking – A Guide for Study”,GENESIS OF THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY, ECHOES OF THE HOLOCASUST and his latest books are ” ROSENBERG ENGLISH HOLOCAUST HAGGADAH FOR PASSOVER. AND THE HOLOCAUST SIDDUR.
He received the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Humanitarian Award. He also received the Chaplain of the Year Award from The New York Board of Rabbis for his efforts during and following 9-ll. On June 10, 2002 Rabbi Rosenberg was presented with the annual Rabbi Israel Mowshowitz Award by The New York Board of Rabbis.
Rabbi Rosenberg appears frequently on radio and TV and has published hundreds of articles regarding the Holocaust. He serves on the New Jersey State Holocaust Commission and is the Chairman of the Holocaust Commission of the New York Board of Rabbis.
This traditional up-beat Passover song is over one thousand years old. The earliest full text of the song occurs in the first medieval Haggadah, which is part of the ninth-century Seder Rav Amram. During the most horrible of times, the Holocaust, Dayenu was sung in the original. I created the Rosenberg English Holocaust Haggadah for Passover which is a great tribute to the holocaust survivors which offers a unique compilation of stories, essays, articles and poems from holocaust survivors and their children and grandchildren. Each story is remarkable. A variety of suggested questions and discussions are presented for you to share with your family at the seder table. I will add a major section regarding Oct. 7. I hope to accomplish this for next Passover.
Passover is a reliving of the past. When a someone attends the seder it is as if one has personally gone out of Egypt, one is living through all the events of that era. One is reliving being enslaved, then reliving being liberated, and entering the land of Israel. We are now reliving the worst catastrophe since the Shoah, Oct.7
I KEEP fighting . Your supporting me means so much to me. I have been saying this about Rutgers but got no support.
Recently the proof has come out. The story of my life.
Yes, I am paranoid when it come to my reputation, but you remain a source of strength for me. My holocaust background left me with panic attacks and PTSD. It is sad that most Rabbis have no guts and are more concerned about keeping their jobs than speaking out for ISRAEL and AGAINST ANTISEMITSM.
Film director Jonathan Glazer’s comparison of his film “The Zone of Concern” to the war in Gaza sparked controversy, particularly for its omission of the more than 130 hostages still held by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas. Glazer’s remarks have drawn criticism, with some expressing disappointment in what they perceive as a failure to acknowledge the full scope of the situation.
“Our film shows where dehumanization leads, at its worst. It shaped all of our past and present. Right now we stand here as men who refute their [sic] Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation …”
Addressing Glazer directly, some have condemned his actions as shameless, as Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg, accusing him of sacrificing integrity for fleeting fame and approval from questionable sources. These sentiments extend not only to Glazer himself but also to those who defend or support his controversial stance.
The German-language film, which garnered five Oscar nominations, delves into the narrative surrounding Rudolf Höss, the senior commander of Auschwitz during the Holocaust. Höss’s tenure at the Auschwitz concentration camp, where an estimated 1.1 million individuals, primarily Jews, were brutally murdered between 1940 and 1943, forms the backdrop of the film’s exploration.
Turning attention to recent events, the actions of the Palestinian jihadist terrorist group Hamas have reignited tensions in the region. Despite a previous “ceasefire” agreement, Hamas breached the pact on October 7, launching attacks on Israel via land, sea, and air. Reports indicate horrifying atrocities, including the targeting of innocent families, sexual violence against women, and the abduction of individuals, from adults to newborns. Hamas’s relentless assault, marked by daily missile launches against Israel, has further escalated the conflict.
In a poignant letter to Jonathan Glazer and The Academy, 94-year-old Holocaust survivor David Schaecter addresses the weight of Holocaust representation in film. He critiques Glazer’s portrayal, emphasizing the importance of honoring the memories of the six million Jews, including one and a half million children, who perished due to their Jewish identity. Schaecter denounces any attempt to speak for those who witnessed the horrors of the Holocaust firsthand, urging a more respectful and accurate portrayal of history.
“You made a Holocaust movie and won an Oscar. And you are Jewish. Good for you. But it is disgraceful for you to presume to speak for the six million Jews, including one and a half million children, who were murdered solely because of their Jewish identity.
“And it is disgraceful for you to presume to speak for those of us who personally saw the world stand silent as our mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins were murdered…”
The government of Israel condemned Oscar winner Jonathan Glazer’s comment Sunday evening that he and fellow filmmakers “refute their Jewishness and the Holocaust being used to justify an occupation.”
image: Newsweek
Israeli government spokesperson Ilana Stein said that she was “deeply shocked by this comment.”
She continued: “To think that we exploit the … Holocaust … is despicable. We are not ‘using’ anything. Hamas showed how it massacred us. And this is what we are fighting against — a massacre, a terror organization that says that it wants to be ‘from the river to the sea,’ and that means that they want the whole state of Israel to be free of Jews.
“Does that remind you of anybody?” she asked, rhetorically.
It was Hamas’s actions that evoked the Holocaust, she said, not Israel’s self-defense.
Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg has been nominated for the Rose Lubin Jewish Pride Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the enrichment of Jewish life. His efforts have created a sense of unity and shared responsibility, highlighting the importance of every Jew, regardless of geographic location. In addition to his dedication to education and community leadership, Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg has contributed significantly to the corpus of Jewish literature and Holocaust studies.
Description of the Initiative and Alignment with the Pillars of Jewish Pride and Programmatic Features.
“Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg, through his collaboration with Israel Behind the News and his deep editorial dedication, has created and fostered initiatives that not only defend the Jewish people and the State of Israel, but also perpetuate the memory of the Holocaust as fundamental means to reinforce Jewish identity and pride. His editorial work, particularly on GENESIS OF THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY, challenges dominant narratives, promoting a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the issues facing Israel and Judaism on the world stage.
This initiative stands out in the pillars of Peoplehood, for its commitment to informing and uniting the Jewish people around common causes, Excellence, for its intellectual and critical contribution to the discourse on Israel and Judaism, and Joy, by empowering the Jewish community with knowledge and understanding that strengthens pride and connection to Jewish heritage. It meets programmatic characteristics by having measurable impact on public perception and dialogue, scalability by influencing discussions at a global level, and sustainability, through its continued work and collaboration with influential organizations.”
Nominee Leadership, Innovation and Creativity
“Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg is an ideal candidate for the Rose Lubin Jewish Pride Award because of his visionary leadership, his innovative approach to Jewish advocacy and education, and his boundless creativity in promoting Jewish pride. Through his publications and his role as editor, he has led the way in addressing critical issues affecting Judaism and Israel, combining deep scholarship with accessibility to educate and inspire a broad audience. His ability to synthesize historical, political, and theological complexities into materials that empower and educate speaks to a creative and revolutionary approach toward preserving and fostering Jewish pride.
Additionally, his leadership extends beyond the written word, being a pillar in his community and a fervent advocate for Holocaust education. His efforts to keep the memory of the Holocaust alive and his dedication to strengthening ties with Israel demonstrate continued innovation in how to approach and teach about these critical topics. Together, these qualities not only establish him as a leader in the Jewish community, but also as a pioneer in promoting Jewish pride through education, remembrance, and advocacy.”
The Rose Lubin Jewish Pride Award is a cash award intended to recognize and promote an individual whose work exemplifies leadership, innovation, and creativity through an initiative that champions the Pillars of Jewish Pride described in Michael Steinhardt’s 2022 book, Jewish Pride.
The Award is named in memory of Sergeant Rose Lubin, the Atlanta native who bravely defended and rescued victims of the infamous terrorist attack on October 7, 2023 and lost her life in a subsequent terrorist attack while guarding the Old City of Jerusalem.
By honoring individuals, organizations, and programs that exemplify the pillars of Jewish Pride, this award has the broader purpose of inspiring their adoption as central goals and aspirations throughout the Jewish world and of encouraging new initiatives based on these principles.
1989-Present Rabbi, Congregation Beth-El, Edison, New Jersey1981-1989 Rabbi, Midchester Jewish Center, Yonkers, New York1976-1981 Rabbi, First Hebrew Congregation, Peekskill, New York1974-1976 Rabbi, Hebrew Congregation of Mount Freedom, Mount
Freedom, New Jersey
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION & TEACHING:
Created a family-oriented late Friday night service;
Developed a Tot Shabbat Service for 2 to 5-year old children;
Introduced an annual Holocaust Remembrance Service;
Formed and taught adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah classes;
Prepare students for Bar/Bat Mitzvah;
Active in Kadima and USY youth services;
Served as Principal for the religious school and developed a new curriculum;
Taught adult education courses on numerous topics;
Composed booklets on marriage, kashrut and bereavement;
Coordinated interfaith programs;
Wrote proposals and grants to benefit numerous programs;
Active fundraiser for the synagogue.
UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Professor of Speech and Communications at Rutgers University, N.J.
Graduate Courses in Holocaust Education at Rutgers University, N.J.
Yeshiva University, New York Professor of Speech and communication
Pace University, New York
OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Holocaust Studies at Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, Central New Jersey and Rutgers University.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & HONORS:
2007 – President Metuchen Edison Interfaith Clergy Association
2007 – Host Radio Program WCTC 1450 AM
2003 – Delivered Invocation United States Senate
2002 – Received the Rabbi Israel & Libby Mowshowitz Award from the New York Board of Rabbis
2002 – Elected as an officer of the New York Board of Rabbis.
Received the New York Board of Rabbis Chaplain of the Year Award.
2001 – Received the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Award by the township of Edison, New Jersey
1999 – Honored by New Jersey State Senate for leadership in holocaust education.
1999-present – Founder and President of New Jersey State Children of Holocaust Survivors Group.
1998-present – Editor – New York Board of Rabbis Newsletter
Editor – The Rabbinical Assembly Holocaust Liturgy Publication
Active in Outreach to college-age population;
Created programs for inter-married couples;
Work closely with public school on Jewish religious calendar and Holocaust education;
Developed expertise in multi-cultural diversity;
Volunteer Chaplain for Police and Fire Department, Edison, New Jersey, rank—Captain;
1997-present; Chairman, Human Rights Commission of Edison, New Jersey;
Frequent guest on various radio and television programs;
Contributing columnist to various newspapers, and book reviewer for the Association of Jewish Libraries and New York Board of Rabbis;
1995 – Appointed to the New Jersey State Holocaust Education Commission by the Governor;
Associate Editor of the New Jersey State Holocaust curriculum utilized in the schools—“The Holocaust and Genocide”;
Current Interfaith Chairman for the New Jersey State Holocaust Commission;
Recipient of Governor’s Volunteer Award for work on the New Jersey State Holocaust Education Commission;
1995—Honored by the Yeshiva of Lincoln Park, Yonkers, New York, as the one who originated and launched the Yeshiva;
1994—Honored by the Township of Edison, New Jersey;
1993—Honored by State of New Jersey, the Senate and General Assembly;
1986—Received Centennial Rabbinic Award from Yeshiva University;
1986—Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary Fellow
Delivered invocation at the US House of Representatives and Senate;
Member of Cable Commission for Edison, New Jersey, and host of television show;
BOOKS & ARTICLES PUBLISHED:
Theological and Halakhic Reflection on the Holocaust, published by KTAV, 1992;The Impact of Education at Yeshiva University’s James Striar School”, published by University Microfilms, International, 1993;A Guide for the Jewish Mourner, published by Flynn & Son, 1995;Contemplating the Holocaust, published by Jason Aronson Inc., 1999.
Over 100 articles published (can be furnished upon request)What the Holocaust Means to Me: Teenagers Speak Out, published by Moshe Aaron Yeshiva Press, 2002.Thoughts on the Holocaust: Where was G-d – Where was Man, published by Moshe Aaron Yeshiva Press, 2004.The Holocaust as Seen through Film published by Beth-El Publishing 2005.Public Speaking: A Guide for Study- Behr Publishing House, Inc 2008.Handbook For the Jewish Mourner- Behr Publishing House, Inc 2009.
The Rosenberg holocaust prayer book 2011
The Rosenberg holocaust haggadah 2011
The Holocaust as seen through film with bibliography 2011,
At a time of uncertainty and significant changes in the international political landscape, Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg‘s statements resonate with particular urgency. Citing a Times of Israel article, the rabbi expressed deep concern about the future of Israel in the context of American politics. Vice President Harris’s call for an ‘immediate ceasefire’, which was later clarified to mean a six-week truce, has been received with applause by some well-known sectors. However, the prospect of a change in the US presidency, specifically the possibility of Vice President Harris assuming the top job in the event something happens to President Biden, has generated concern among those of us who believe that the relationship and support of the United States towards Israel could be negatively affected.
Rabbi Rosenberg calls for support for President Donald Trump, since his administration provided a totally favorable and predictable position regarding security and support for Israel. We must not leave aside the anxiety of a part of the Jewish community and of Israel’s supporters who value clarity and firmness in international relations, especially with regard to the defense of the sovereignty and security of the State of Israel. .
The rabbi’s concern is not limited to a question of domestic American politics, but encompasses the complex network of alliances, commitments and tensions that characterize the global scenario. In this sense, Israel’s stability and its ability to navigate the security challenges in its region depend, in part, on the support and foreign policy of its allies, the United States being one of the most significant.
Rabbi Rosenberg’s intention is therefore not only a call to consider the implications of political changes in the United States for Israel, but also an invitation to reflect on the importance of consistency, predictability, and compromise in international relations. In an increasingly interconnected and volatile world, clarity in foreign policies and unconditional support for allies become cornerstones for regional peace and stability.
Many have written me regarding whether tattoos are allowed in Judaism. Some, especially young adults, have tattooed the concentration camp numbers of their parents, grandparents or other relatives. My father who had the numbers would always tell me how proud he was that he survived and that we should always defend the JEWISH PEOPLE AND ISRAEL.
He said there was no life in Auschwitz, therefore he told people to subtract the number of years he was there from his real age. Some survivors were embarrassed having numbers on their arm and some had the numbers removed. Having just returned from Israel, I noticed many young people with various tattoos.
Most rabbis say yes. Their objection traces to Leviticus 19.28, which states: “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves: I am the LORD.” The Hebrew phrase k’tovet ka’aka (כתבת קעקע), here rendered as incision, is also sometimes translated as “tattoo.”
According to the biblical commentator Rashi, the phrase refers to a kind of permanent, un-erasable writing engraved on the skin.
I must tell you that as a rabbi I have never not allowed a person with a tattoo to lead and participate in ritual nor would I differentiate them from any other friends. As an adjunct professor I can tell you many students adorn themselves with tattoos. If tattooing was allowed I might have considered my father’s number being tattooed on my left arm, but being religious I can not do so.
Can I be buried in a Jewish cemetery if I have a tattoo?
There is nothing in Jewish law that calls for denying a Jewish burial to an individual with a tattoo, but some private burial societies may deny burial. I for one judge people on their merits with or without tattoos.
For 2 decades, the PLO and the UN have promoted the idea that The Palestinian Authority and UNRWA constitute innocuous entities which advocate peace in the Middle East. Few voices have shown the courage to challenge that narrative. One voice of courage in the media is David Bedein, who has worked with the visiting press in Jerusalem since 1987 presenting another point of view, conducting hundreds of news investigations which unmask the real policies that the mainstream media neglect to cover in the Palestinian Authority and UNRWA, which this book with reflect…
How The Palestinian Authority creates financial incentives for anyone who murders a Jew? How UNRWA allows Hamas terror groups to take over its facilities? How the PA forges a military alliance with Hamas? How UNRWA and the PA adopt a war curriculum? How the PA hijacks Rachel’s Tomb How UNRWA schools in Gaza are a greenhouse for Hamas military operations? How The PLO never changes its covenant to destroy Israel? How PA and UNRWA promotes a peace curriculum that does not exist? How a VATICAN official played a crucial role in the expose of PA schools and the PA constitution? How Abbas praises the legacy of the Mufti, who was aligned with Hitler? How Abbas condems terror in English, not in Arabic? How an anti-Semitic state is being spawned in Ramallah? How The PA army presents an unprecedented threat? How Aid to a Gaza regime at war with Israel will backfire on Israel? The US finances UNRWA “right of return” indoctrination? How People ignore the consequences Of A Palestinian Arab State? How the Demand to Return to Villages from 1948 Is Real? How the Iranians armed summer camps for UNRWA students? How The Myth was promulgated of a supposed holocaust curriculum in UNRWA schools?
Genesis of the Palestinian Authority de David Bedein (Author), Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg (Editor)
Holocaust survivor: ‘Hamas atrocities many times worse than the Nazis.’ 90-year-old Miriam Schlisser lived through the Holocaust and the years preceding it, but the emotional turmoil she has experienced since Oct. 7 has brought her to difficult conclusions.
Please do not call this horrible war a Holocaust. I have stories from survivors in my many books describing similar atrocities as those done by Hamas. However, the ramification of this war is the same as the Holocaust. Many will seek all their lives for survivors not knowing they are dead or alive. Numerous families lost children to these barbarians and in some cases will have to remarry, just like in the Holocaust. My father’s first wife was murdered together with two children. Like survivors of this war PTSD will be rampant as it is in the Holocaust community. I have a son, his wife and their two babies in Jerusalem. My oldest grandson is learning in a yeshiva in Israel. I have a nephew and cousins living in Israel, some of which have been called up to go to war. I feel your pain, brothers and sisters, can send you a hug and offer prayers. I basically do not sleep as I am writing articles in media around the world. I just came back from Israel and attended the funeral of over 40. Israeli soldiers. I just met my newfound cousins discovered through DNA.
The horrors of Auschwitz and other Nazi death camps will soon be lost to living memory. But the recent rise in antisemitsm and the current war in ISRAEL underlines the need never to forget
Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg , son of survivors of AUSCHWITZ
Four years after the liberation of the largest Nazi extermination camp, on 27 January 1945, the German philosopher Theodor Adorno observed: “To write poetry after Auschwitz is barbaric.” He came to revise that view, along with its implication that a kind of silence was perhaps the only possible response to the horror of the Holocaust. Later, he wrote that “perennial suffering has as much right to expression as a tortured man to scream” The United Nations General Assembly designated January 27—the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau—as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The United Nations General Assembly designated January 27—the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau—as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
On this annual day of commemoration, the UN urges every member state to honor the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism and to develop educational programs to help prevent future genocides .
At a time when the UNITED NATIONS and other seemingly respectable organizations have launched horrendous attacks against Israel, the time has come to put the shoe on the other foot.
I implore you to make a tax-deductible gift to take UNRWA to justice at the International Criminal Court. We will charge UNRWA with the crime of incitement to murder.
The U.N. terrorist organization ‘UNRWA (United Relief and Works Agency) is exposed by Israel journalist David Bedein of Israel Behind the News at The Knesset, Jerusalem January 9, 2024.
Rabbi Rosenberg teachings, books and articles. 