Among the new appointees are real estate developer Alex Witkoff and radio host Sid Rosenberg.
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he has appointed Betty Schwartz, Fred Marcus, Rabbi Pinchos Lipschutz, Sid Rosenberg, Ariel Abergel, Barbara Feingold, Alex Witkoff, and Robert Garson to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.
“This Council has the important task of preserving the memories and stories of the loved ones whose lives were robbed in one of the darkest moments in History. NEVER FORGET!” the President wrote.
The Council, established by Congress in 1980, is responsible for overseeing the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., and guiding the nation’s efforts in Holocaust remembrance, education, and the ongoing fight against antisemitism. Members are appointed by the President and serve terms supporting the Museum’s critical mission of preserving memory and combating hatred.
Alex Witkoff is a real estate developer and the son of Trump’s Special Envoy to the Middle East and candidate for National Security Advisor, Steve Witkoff.
Rabbi Pinchos Lipschutz is the founding editor and publisher of the American Orthodox Jewish newspaper, Yated Ne’eman.
Sid Rosenberg is the host of “Sid & Friends in the Morning” on 77 WABC Radio.
Rosenberg, who is currently visiting Israel, spoke to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News following the appointment. “Finding out about this honor while standing in Israel — on my third mission here since October 7th — was surreal. I’ve always used my voice to fight antisemitism, to defend Israel, and to speak the truth when too many stay silent,” says Rosenberg.
He adds that “being appointed by President Trump to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council isn’t just a personal milestone — it’s a chance to make a real impact in the fight for memory, education, and justice. Especially now, when Jew-hatred is rising and history is being distorted, I’m ready to step up in an even bigger way.”
