Dear Friend,

Over the past month, we’ve seen President Trump and Prime Minister
Netanyahu take their contempt for democratic norms and values to
outrageous new lows.

Thanks to Trump’s prodding, the prime minister abruptly decided to ban two
progressive Democratic members of Congress from traveling to Israel and
the West Bank -- a gift to the president that showed tremendous disrespect
to Congress and the American people, severely damaging the long-term
future of the US-Israel relationship. When American Jews voiced
overwhelming disapproval of the move -- including a J Street petition
which gathered over 10,000 signatures in just a few hours -- the president
lashed out, accusing the vast majority of our community of “great
disloyalty” for voting for Democrats and standing against the agenda of
Trump, the Netanyahu government and their allies.

At J Street, we’re loyal to our Jewish and democratic values, not to a
far-right Israeli government or to a dangerous, xenophobic president.
Fighting for tolerance, democracy and the pursuit of peace, we refuse to
allow the president to exploit Israel’s interests and the threat of rising
anti-Semitism as political weapons to use against his opponents. We refuse
to allow support for occupation and annexation to define what it means to
be “pro-Israel.”

That’s why we were proud to be on the frontlines responding to the
dangerous actions of Trump and Netanyahu in recent weeks -- providing a
national voice for the majority of our community in The New York Times,
Washington Post, MSNBC, NPR and beyond.

It’s why we’re mobilizing a powerful, energized movement to help defeat
the far-right’s agenda. In Congress, in our communities, on the
presidential campaign trail and at our National Conference in Washington
this October, we’re helping to lead the way toward better politics, better
policies and a better future both for Israel and the United States.

With so much on the line, we’re grateful to have your support.

Logan Bayroff
Director of Communications

Around J Street

Rise to the Moment: Register for the J Street National Conference October 26-29

[1]McConnell and McCarthy
With President Trump lashing out at liberal American Jews, Prime Minister
Netanyahu repeating his pledge to annex the West Bank and White House
officials seemingly hell-bent on leading the United States into a
disastrous war of choice with Iran, our movement faces a critical test. We
must rise to the moment.

It’s no exaggeration to say that this year’s J Street National Conference,
taking place October 26-29 in Washington, DC, is our most important
gathering ever. With so much at stake, we need our supporters to join us
and help show the strength of our movement.

We’ll be hosting a live taping of Pod Save the World, holding trainings
and panel discussions with influential American, Israeli and Palestinian
policymakers, experts and activists, and heading to Capitol Hill to
advocate directly to members of Congress on the issues that matter to our
community.

Register now to attend the J Street National Conference with the code
PODSAVE to receive a 20% discount.
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In the media, J Street helps lead the fight against Trump and Netanyahu

[3]Trump and Netanyahu
As news broke that the Israeli government had banned Reps. Omar and Tlaib
from traveling to Israel and as President Trump lashed out against
“disloyal” American Jews, J Street was ready to speak out in the media and
give voice to the clear sentiments of the majority of American Jews, and
to stand up for our Jewish, liberal democratic values.

* "This is not just a political matter, it's a dangerous moment for
America,” J Street ‘s President Jeremy Ben-Ami [ [link removed] ]told Chris Hayes in
a 1:1 interview on MSNBC.
* “The very foundations of American and Israeli democracy are being
called into question by President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu,”
Ben-Ami [ [link removed] ]told The New York Times.
* In [ [link removed] ]an interview with MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell, Ben-Ami made clear
that “The threat that both Trump and Netanyahu pose to the
underpinnings of democracy is really what unites all of this.”
* [ [link removed] ]The New York Times quoted J Street’s statement in its front page
report on Trump’s comments: “It is no surprise that the president’s
racist, disingenuous attacks on progressive women of color in Congress
have now transitioned into smears against Jews.” Excerpts from that
statement were featured in coverage by the [ [link removed] ]Washington Post, [ [link removed] ]Wall
Street Journal, [ [link removed] ]Reuters , [ [link removed] ]Associated Press and dozens of
outlets across the country and around the world.
* “Time and time again the president continues to show us that he’s
interested in stoking both racial and religious divisions in the
country for his own political gain,” J Street Chief Operating Officer
Jess Smith [ [link removed] ]told NBC News.

Last chance to claim your “Disloyal to Tyrants, Bigots and Trump” sticker

[13]Get our sticker
In the days after President Trump’s disgraceful comments about “disloyal”
Jewish Americans, hundreds of J Street supporters have helped show their
opposition to the president by making donations to J Street’s work. As a
way of thanking all of those who are stepping up, we’re printing and
sending new “Disloyal to Tyrants, Bigots and Trump” stickers to anyone who
donates at the link below before Tuesday, September 10.

[ [link removed] ]Donate any amount to claim your sticker today, and to help us fight
far-right extremism, defend our democratic institutions and promote
pro-Israel, pro-peace, diplomacy-first American leadership >>
[ [link removed] ]Get your sticker →

Congressional action against annexation now more important than ever

[16]Netanyahu speaks in Hebron
Last weekend, Prime Minister Netanyahu repeated his vow to pursue
annexation of the West Bank in his next term, this time pledging to extend
sovereignty over all Israeli settlements. Over the same weekend, news
broke that the White House is engaged in discussions with Netanyahu’s
government to deliver yet another diplomatic gesture aimed at boosting
Netanyahu’s chances before the September 17 election.

With the election less than two weeks away, the threat of Netanyahu-led
annexations, supported by the Trump administration, have never been more
pressing -- and responsible lawmakers need to push back. With Congress now
returning from recess, J Street is calling on House Democratic Leadership
to urgently schedule a vote on H.Res.326, a resolution which condemns
annexation and reaffirms US support for a two-state solution. Thanks in
part to the advocacy efforts of the pro-Israel, pro-peace movement,
H.Res.326 now has the support of over three quarters of the Democratic
caucus.

[ [link removed] ]Take action now: Ask your representative to call on House Leadership
to schedule a vote on this resolution condemning annexation >>

Online Briefing with Jeremy Ben-Ami and Dahlia Scheindlin September 12

As summer comes to a close, the presidential primary heats up and Israelis
prepare to head to the polls, we’re holding an important online briefing
to discuss J Street’s work and the shifting political dynamics in Israel
and the United States. On Thursday, September 12, please join J Street
President Jeremy Ben-Ami and Israeli political strategist Dahlia
Scheindlin for a live online discussion about our current political moment
and a look ahead to the importance of the J Street National Conference.

[ [link removed] ]Register now for the online video briefing on Thursday, September 12,
12:30pm Eastern >>
[ [link removed] ]Register Today →

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