“This isn’t just a personal milestone — it’s a chance to make a real impact in the fight for memory, education, and justice,” Rosenberg said.
By World Israel News Staff
In a move that sparked celebration among his listeners and supporters of Israel alike, U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed conservative radio personality Sid Rosenberg to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council.
This prestigious honor is a powerful recognition of Rosenberg’s deep commitment to the Jewish people, the State of Israel, and the fight against antisemitism.
The announcement came just days after Trump removed eight Biden-era appointees from the council, including former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.
“They are all strong supporters of Israel, and will ensure we NEVER FORGET,” Trump declared on Truth Social, announcing the full list of 14 new members, among them Rosenberg, several rabbis, philanthropists, and Jewish communal leaders.
For Rosenberg, whose no nonsense, “in your face” style has made him both beloved and controversial, the appointment marks a powerful turning point—transforming years of on-air advocacy into formal responsibility on one of the nation’s most significant remembrance bodies.
“This isn’t just a personal milestone — it’s a chance to make a real impact in the fight for memory, education, and justice,” Rosenberg told Israeli media. “Especially now, when Jew-hatred is rising and history is being distorted, I’m ready to step up in an even bigger way.”
A Voice Heard from New York to Jerusalem
Best known as the host of Sid & Friends in the Morning on 77 WABC in New York City, Rosenberg has long been a brash and unapologetic voice on the airwaves.
But behind the headlines and the raw New York attitude lies a man with a profound love for the Jewish people and an unshakeable bond with Israel—one that has grown deeply personal in recent years.
Since the Hamas massacre of October 7, 2023, Rosenberg has made three trips to Israel, each time broadcasting his show live to a massive American audience.
These visits, sponsored in part by One Israel Fund, brought him from the bomb shelters of Sderot to the solemn prayers at the Western Wall, and from interviews with Israeli leaders to emotional conversations with survivors of terror.
“A year later, it still feels like yesterday,” Rosenberg said on one of his trips, which coincided with the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks.
“Driving south was intense… seeing people crying on the side of the roads, probably the relatives of those killed… and then we get to Sderot and end up in a bomb shelter.”
It was there, in the midst of rocket fire, that Rosenberg connected with listeners across the globe, bringing the stories of Israel’s struggle for survival straight into American homes.
From the Airwaves to the Frontlines of Memory
Rosenberg’s show has become a platform for unapologetic Zionism, and 2024 was a banner year. “Donald Trump was on the show five times,” he recalled. “But honestly I believe our trips to Israel… those are the pivotal reasons this show gained national success.”
During a broadcast from Sderot, Trump passionately defended Israel’s security and sovereignty. “No one fought for Israel like I did,” Trump stated.
Rosenberg’s show has also featured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog—whom he joined for prayers on Yom Kippur.
“Bibi took a personal interest in my work,” Rosenberg said, recounting a private moment with the prime minister. “He called me a ‘Champion for our People.’ That meant everything.”
Controversial, Unfiltered—And Proudly Jewish
Never one to shy away from controversy, Rosenberg has often made headlines for his unfiltered style. At a Trump rally in October 2024, he drew fire for describing the Democratic Party as “a bunch of degenerates, lowlives, Jew-haters.”
Yet it is this very boldness that his fans say makes him so effective.
“Sid doesn’t live in Israel — but every time he goes on air from the Jewish homeland… he brings Israel into the hearts of those who wish they could be here,” one supporter wrote. “He makes it personal. He makes it real.”
Now, with his appointment to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, Rosenberg’s voice will take on an even greater role—helping to ensure that the horrors of the Holocaust are never forgotten, even as a new wave of antisemitism rises globally.
More Than a Title—A Mission
Rosenberg’s personal connection to the mission of the Council runs deep. His daughter, Ava, has faced antisemitism while studying abroad. His listeners frequently call in to express fears about the rise in Jew-hatred.
And as a man who only visited Israel for the first time in 2024, he says his journey over the last year has changed him forever.
“I had never been to Israel in 57 years… and now I’m back here for the third time in a matter of months,” he said on his most recent trip, just a couple of weeks ago.
“There is a spirit from the people that you just don’t find any place else. I really believe these are the best people in the world.”
A Symbol of Strength in Uncertain Times
In a time of mounting misinformation, anti-Israel propaganda, and Holocaust distortion, Rosenberg’s appointment signals more than a symbolic gesture—it’s a rallying cry.
Whether broadcasting from New York City or Jerusalem, standing at the Nova massacre site, or praying at the Western Wall, Sid Rosenberg has emerged as a passionate ambassador for the State of Israel and the Jewish people.
To his millions of listeners, Rosenberg’s voice is a source of pride—but it’s his unwavering advocacy and global impact for the Jewish people that inspire the deepest admiration.
With a seat on the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, that voice will be heard in the halls of remembrance and history, where it matters most.