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Brant Rosen (born February 22, 1963) is an American rabbi, journalist, author and blogger, known for his activism and outspokenness on behalf of the Palestinian people.
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- Biography
- Career and activism
- Writing
- Awards
- References
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Biography
Rosen is a native of Los Angeles, CA. He is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
Career and activism
Rosen is the Midwest Regional Director of the American Friends Service Committee. In August 2015, he founded Tzedek Chicago, a new 'non-Zionist' synagogue in Chicago. Rosen previously served as the rabbi of the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation in Evanston, Illinois from 1998 to 2014. He is a former president of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association and is the co-founder and co-chairperson of the Jewish Voice for Peace Rabbinical Council. In 2009, he co-founded the Jewish Fast for Gaza, or Ta'anit Tzedek with Rabbi Brian Walt.
Rosen is also an active environmentalist. Under his leadership, the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation built their new building with an environmentally sustainable design in 2008, becoming the first house of worship to ever receive a Platinum rating by the U.S. Green Building Council. He was the recipient of Chicago Magazine’s Green Award for his environmental leadership in 2009.
Writing
Rosen's blog Shalom Rav explores "the intersection between Judaism and social justice, with a particular emphasis on Israel/Palestine." In 2012, Just World Books published his book, "Wrestling in the Daylight: A Rabbi's Path to Palestinian Solidarity," which featured his posts and numerous reader comments from Shalom Rav. Rosen is also the author of the blog Yedid Nefesh, where he posts his poetry and thoughts on Judaism and spirituality. He has contributed to The Huffington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Forward, The Jewish Telegraphic Agency, and other media outlets.
Awards
In 2008, Rosen was named one of the Top 25 Pulpit Rabbis in America by Newsweek magazine. In 2009 he was awarded the "Partner in Justice" Award by Avodah: The Jewish Service Corps and he received the “Inspiration for Hope Award” by the American Friends Service Committee in 2010 for his social justice activism in the Middle East.