Roseanne Barr Will Address Israeli Parliament In January
Former TV star Roseanne Barr will be traveling to Israel in January and has been invited to address the country’s parliament.
The comedian announced her visit to Israel on Monday, saying her aim is to “further my own knowledge of Jewish and Israeli history” and speak out “against the insidious and anti-Semitic BDS movement.” (BDS refers to a Palestinian-led movement calling for the boycott, divestment and sanctions of Israel, The Hollywood Reporter points out.)
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, whose organization sponsored Roseanne’s trip, says that “bringing an incredibly proud Jewish woman like Rosanne to Israel will be a great boost to its citizens.”