Sid Rosenberg, host of “Sid & Friends In The Morning” on Red Apple Media talk WABC New York (770), will broadcast live from Jerusalem, Monday, Jan. 29 through Thursday, Feb. 1, from 6-10am ET. Rosenberg is active in New York’s Jewish community and has streaming listeners in Israel. He says he decided to make the journey after Hamas fighters stormed communities along Israel's southern fence with Gaza on Oct. 7.
“Our hearts go out to Jews around the world, as well as all innocent civilians who have lost their lives during these attacks initiated by terrorist groups on October 7, which hurt all people in the Middle East,” Red Apple Media owner John Catsimatidis said in the announcement. “Many Israelis and Palestinians were trying to work together until Hamas created this chaos. While there have been other attacks over the past twenty years, this is the most significant. Sid is carrying 77 WABC’s message for world peace.”
During his visit, WABC says Rosenberg will honor the thousands of innocent Israelis who were slaughtered. He will travel to the site of the Nova Music Festival and kibbutzim near the Gaza border where many of the attacks took place.
“I am in awe of the strength of the Israeli people,” said Rosenberg. “It is with great reverence that I make this trip to honor those who were killed, tortured, or are still held hostage. I am proud that John Catsimatidis and WABC Radio support this important mission.”
Since the Oct. 7 attack, Rosenberg has interviewed Natalie Sanandaji, a young woman who is a survivor of the Nova Music Festival; Rachel Goldberg, whose son Hersch is being held hostage by Hamas; and Siggy Flicker, an Israeli American podcaster, television personality, and writer; among others.
“Like all Americans and people around the world, we are distraught by the actions taken against Israel,” Red Apple Media President Chad Lopez said. “Sid is making a noble journey, and 77 WABC listeners in New York and around the world will tune in as he shares his experience.”
The trip is sponsored by One Israel Fund.