Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]

January 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM

How we’ll respond to Trump 2.0

  It’s Inauguration Day – if you’re ready to help us shape the best possible outcomes in the Middle East and at home during the second Trump Administration, you can make a grassroots contribution to support our work by clicking here. Friends, It’s official – Donald Trump is once aga…

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  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]

January 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM

Our Priorities As Trump Takes Office

  Friends, Tomorrow, J Streeters will watch – most of us with deep concern and some in disbelief – as Donald Trump takes the oath of office for the second time. A man who has shown such contempt for our values, our democracy and our freedoms will once again be entrusted with upholding a…

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  J Street · [email protected]

January 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM

Statement: J Street Welcomes Long-Overdue, Much-Needed Hostage Release and Ceasefire Deal

  J Street Welcomes Long-Overdue, Much-Needed Hostage Release and Ceasefire Deal January 19, 2025 The J Street community is overwhelmed with relief that the first phase of a ceasefire and hostage release deal has gone into effect. We are overjoyed that three more hostages – Romi Gonen,…

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  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]

January 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM

Weekly Recap 📥

  Friends, After months and months of anguish, Israel and Hamas have finally negotiated a ceasefire and hostage deal. If everything goes to plan, the first phase of the deal will start on Sunday with a ceasefire, a surge of humanitarian aid into Gaza and the release of 33 hostages over …

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  Jen Abrahamson, J Street · [email protected]

January 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM

Emergency Briefing: The Gaza Ceasefire Deal

 🔵 Today: Register to join Middle East experts outline the state of play and what to expect – and to take your questions. Friends, Less than 24 hours after it was announced, the long-awaited, urgently needed ceasefire/hostage deal has already slammed into the hard realities of domestic…

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  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]

January 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM

Overwhelming Relief. Determined Resolve.

  Friends, We finally have a ceasefire and hostage deal. Words can’t express the overwhelming relief I feel. We now have real hope that the anguish, death and devastation that the people of Israel and Gaza have suffered these past 467 days can finally end. To be clear, it has taken far …

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  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]

January 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM

Advance where we can, defend where we must

  Friends, It’s been a historic week in Washington, where we marked the peaceful transition of power on a – thankfully – uneventful January 6th and honored the life of a legendary and exceptional American peacemaker and human being, Jimmy Carter. On Monday, exactly four years after a vi…

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  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]

January 1, 2025 at 2:23 AM

⏰ Donation Match Expires Midnight ⏰

 ➡️ Donate to J Street: Friends, We’re just hours away from our midnight deadline. This is the final email we’ll send. We truly count on December donations for almost half our grassroots fundraising, and we're still short of our goal. Your donation will help fight for what's right in a…

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  J Street Membership Team · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 3:16 PM

Final Chance to Renew

    ➡️ Donate Before Midnight | Friends, thank you, sincerely, for your support through what has been a painfully difficult year. Today is the very last chance to renew your support before tonight's 2024 fundraising deadline. We don't yet have a 2024 donation recorded against this email address.*…

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  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 3:55 PM

Can You Renew Your Support? 🙏

  Friend,  Across the board, liberal and progressive groups we’re speaking with have seen December donations slide off a cliff. J Street’s online donations the past few days are down 50%. I’m reaching out because we don’t yet have a 2024 donation under this email.* We’re currently at 65…

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  Adee Telem, J Street · [email protected]

December 29, 2024 at 5:47 PM

Gaza: We Must Do Better

    Friends, I’m going to be really honest about where we’re at right now. Personally, I'm deeply upset that this White House hasn’t done more end to this catastrophic war. I’m still grieving the devastation we’ve witnessed on October 7 and every day since... Friends,  I’m going to be r…

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  Yaffa Maritz (via J Street) · [email protected]

December 27, 2024 at 4:12 PM

I’ll personally double your donation (!)

    🟢 ALL DONATIONS MATCHED: Friends, my name is Yaffa from Mercer Island, Washington. Today, I’m joining a number of other long-time supporters with an offer to match your grassroots donation. Here’s why: For years, I felt politically homeless when it came to Israel. Friends, My name i…

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  J Street · [email protected]

December 26, 2024 at 3:56 PM

📣 Fight for a Better Future for All

Friends: Together, we’re keeping up the pressure to end this war, get hostages home, and get aid to desperate families in Gaza. We're proudly fighting for a truly just, safe and democratic Israel – a beacon not just for the Jewish people, but for our Jewish values as well 💪 …

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  J Street · [email protected]

December 25, 2024 at 4:06 PM

Happy Hanukkah from J Street 🕯️

Thank you for being a light in the darkness. Today, we’re wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Hannukah, may it be joyous and meaningful. © 2024 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected] J Street is the political home for pro-Israel…

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  J Street Membership Team · [email protected]

December 24, 2024 at 5:23 PM

Following up...

 Dear Friend, for years, you've stood with us to fight for what's right. Thank you, sincerely, for your enduring support through a very difficult period. As we race to close our end-of-year fundraising deadline, we don’t yet have a 2024 donation recorded under this email address.* Would you be able …

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  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]

December 22, 2024 at 6:11 PM

can’t afford to fall short...

 Friends: We’ve got less than 10 days before we hit our End-of-Year Fundraising Deadline and we’re currently at 42% of our $400,000 December grassroots fundraising goal. We can’t afford to fall short. Friends, We’ve got less than 10 days before we hit our End-of-Year Fundraising Deadlin…

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  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]

December 19, 2024 at 7:04 PM

It’s Pro-Israel To Be Pro-Palestine

 🇮🇱🇵🇸 | Friends, I wrote last week that to be pro-Israel you don’t need to be “anti” anything – not anti-human rights, not anti-international law and certainly not anti-Palestinian. Today, I’ll go a step further: Being pro-Palestine is pro-Israel. The case for an independent Palestinia…

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  J Street Membership Team · [email protected]

December 18, 2024 at 5:25 PM

Are you still with us ?

 Dear Supporter: This year, you stood with us as we fought together for what's right. Thank you, once again, for joining the fight for our vision of a just, safe, democratic and proud Israel that’s a beacon not just for the Jewish people, but for our values as well. Dear Supporter, This…

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  J Street Membership Team · [email protected]

December 17, 2024 at 8:02 PM

🪪 Your J Street Status

 Friends: Just wanted to make sure you had a chance to review your details below and renew your support. We’ve got just 14 days before our end-of-year deadline. Thank you, once again, for being part of the J Street movement and our shared fight for peace, safety and freedom for all. Fri…

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  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]

December 16, 2024 at 5:22 PM

FW: What does it mean to be “pro-Israel”?

 Friends, Jeremy’s email from yesterday has struck a chord with so many people — we've been getting a lot of feedback. If you haven’t had a chance to read it yet, I didn’t want you to miss out. It's below. Friends, Jeremy’s email from yesterday has struck a chord with so many people — w…

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  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]

December 15, 2024 at 4:21 PM

What does it mean to be “pro-Israel”?

 Friends, if you follow arguments over Israel on social media – and, frankly, I recommend avoiding them – you’ll know there’s an Israel advocacy group obsessed with repeating the phrase: “J Street is many things... Friends, If you follow arguments over Israel on social media – and frank…

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  Jen Abrahamson, J Street · [email protected]

December 13, 2024 at 4:42 PM

📝 Released: New Gaza Aid Letter

 [Thank You!!] Friends, J Street champions in the House yesterday released a letter to President Biden – signed by 77 Members of Congress – urging the White House to uphold US law and make clear that the US will not tolerate the deteriorating humanitarian crisis or the blocking of life…

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  J Street Membership Team · [email protected]

December 11, 2024 at 6:07 PM

🪪 Your J Street Status

 Friend: We have the following information on file for this email address. If anything appears amiss, please update your details so we can ensure we’re only sending relevant information (for example, advocacy opportunities with your representatives in Congress). Friends, Thank you, sinc…

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  Jen Abrahamson, J Street · [email protected]

December 11, 2024 at 4:32 PM

[Today] Fighting Against the Clock

 🔵 Together, let’s push Biden to change course. Dear Friends, I wanted to be sure you saw your invite to join the J Street Policy Center today for a discussion on what we can do now to begin countering the dangerous agenda a second Trump term has the potential to bring to the region. As…

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  Debra Shushan, J Street Policy Center · [email protected]

December 10, 2024 at 4:39 PM

[Invite] Fighting Against the Clock

 ⏰ Correcting Biden’s Course and Preparing for Trump’s Return Friends, I’ll be frank. Time is running out for President Biden to change course. We’re in a fight against the clock to pressure the President to redefine his legacy around Israel, Gaza and the Middle East more broadly. We’ve…

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  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]

December 8, 2024 at 5:49 PM

[Tues. Deadline] Gaza Petition: Press Biden for Action

  Friends, J Street’s allies in Congress are asking their colleagues to sign an urgent letter to President Biden calling on him to make clear that the US cannot tolerate the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The deadline for representatives to sign has just been extended until …

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  Lily Adelstein, J Street · [email protected]

December 5, 2024 at 8:55 PM

New Gaza Petition: Biden Must Change Course

  Friends, Right now, J Street’s allies in Congress are urging their colleagues to sign a congressional letter designed to ramp up the pressure on President Biden to save lives and reverse course of the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Gaza.  There’s still time for consequential act…

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  Tali deGroot, J Street · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 11:25 PM

We can't afford to fall short

  ➡️ Giving Tuesday: Unlike groups to our right, we don’t have right-wing megadonors making massive contributions to push their agenda – we count on community support from thousands of donors like you. Right now, it's never been more important to fight for what's right. Friends, Unlike…

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  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 2:32 PM

➡️ Fight For What's Right

 Donate to J Street this Giving Tuesday: Friends, this fight couldn’t be more important. In Gaza, families are starved of food and shelter. Parents watch their children grow thinner. Doctors operate without anesthetics. Hostages battle to survive, abandoned by their leaders. In Israel, former Defens…

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  Adee Telem, J Street · [email protected]

December 2, 2024 at 8:05 PM

We fell a little short yesterday

 😅 I know it’s only Monday but I’m nervous: Donations from yesterday’s email fell a little short. Unlike groups to our right, I don’t have right-wing megadonors I can hit up to fill the fundraising gap – so I’m asking if you might be able to pitch in... Friends, I know it’s only Monday …

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  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]

December 1, 2024 at 3:34 PM

Giving Tuesday Matters: Here's Why

 💙 Friend, Since the election, fundraising has been the last thing on my mind. We’ve been focused on ramping up the pressure on President Biden to lock in a ceasefire and hostage deal, get more aid into Gaza, restrain far-right extremists, and blunt the impact of the looming Trump-Neta…

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  Joseph Cirincione and Priscilla Labovitz, J Street · [email protected]

November 29, 2024 at 2:19 PM

🎁 Our Black Friday Offer

 Friend, we’ll personally match any grassroots J Street donation today! Friend, Thanksgiving sales don’t thrill us senseless, but we’ve got an offer that might pique your interest. Today – for every dollar you donate to J Street to stiffen the spines of our leaders in Washington and wi…

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  J Street · [email protected]

November 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🧡🥧

Wishing you a meaningful Thanksgiving with the ones you love. From all of us at J Street, who are deeply thankful to have you by our side. © 2024 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected] J Street is the political home for pro-Israel, …

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  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]

November 27, 2024 at 5:43 PM

Thank You All 🙏

  Friends, Adina here, J Street’s Vice President and Chief of Staff. As we gather with family and friends for Thanksgiving, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your support. It means so much to have you with us – especially through an unfathomably painful year and as we ready our…

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  Debra Shushan, J Street · [email protected]

November 27, 2024 at 4:37 PM

NEW COLUMN: Biden Must Enforce US Law on Military Aid to Israel

    Hi Friends,  I’m writing to share with you the latest column from the J Street Policy Center, authored by my colleague Avraham Spraragen: “Biden Must Enforce US Law on Military Aid to Israel.” In their October 13 letter to top Israeli government officials, Secretary of State Blinken…

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  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]

November 25, 2024 at 9:34 PM

Friends: Biden Must Step Up

 [Petition] Friends, More than 400 days. Nearly 14 months. The Israel-Hamas war continues to be an unmitigated disaster for all involved. Over 100 hostages remain in captivity, and Hamas continues to fight, even as Israel’s now-fired defense chief says that all possible military goals h…

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  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]

November 24, 2024 at 8:03 PM

Our First Post-Election Update

 📍 Friends, it seems every time I go to write an update on our work, there’s a flood more news. Sanctions against Israel’s largest settlement builder. Huckabee as Trump’s Ambassador. ICC warrants. The Senate weapons vote. You can find a full summary below. Friends, It seems every time I…

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  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]

November 21, 2024 at 7:25 PM

A Groundbreaking Debate in the Senate Over The Gaza War

  Friends,  Last night saw a groundbreaking and, in many ways, unprecedented debate in the Senate over the Netanyahu government’s conduct of the war in Gaza, its disrespect of American laws and the Biden Administration’s approach. I wanted to make sure you saw the full response from J S…

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  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]

November 17, 2024 at 3:34 PM

President Biden’s Failure to Take Action

  Friends, I hope you’ll take a moment to read this email. It’s an important one. Over the last two months, Netanyahu and his far-right government have pushed an intolerable situation in Gaza from bad to worse. So much so that it prompted the US Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of…

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  Lily Adelstein, J Street · [email protected]

November 14, 2024 at 8:47 PM

➡️ Update: Biden Urged to Sanction Netanyahu Ministers

 Friends: Today, almost 90 members of the House and Senate released a J Street-backed letter calling on President Biden to issue sanctions against fringe groups and two of Netanyahu’s most extreme, ultranationalist ministers. Friends, This is significant. Today, almost 90 members of the…

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  Jen Abrahamson, J Street · [email protected]

November 11, 2024 at 8:24 PM

[SIGNATURE PENDING] The Urgent Steps That Can Protect Our Values

 Biden Petition: Friends, We don't yet have your name on our petition to President Biden calling for a series of immediate, lasting steps to address the hostage crisis, alleviate suffering in Gaza, restrain far-right extremists and blunt the impact of the Trump-Netanyahu agenda. Hit th…

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  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]

November 10, 2024 at 5:06 PM

How we fight Trump 💪

    [Biden Petition: Urgent Steps That Can Protect Our Values] Friends, You’re not alone. J Street’s polling, the largest survey of Jewish voters, showed that over 70% of the community voted for Kamala Harris and opposed Donald Trump. Jewish Americans remain one of the most steadfast…

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  Gal Peleg, J Street · [email protected]

November 8, 2024 at 9:12 PM

[Invite] Post-Election Community Town Hall

  Dear Friends, I hope you’ve been able to find some moments of peace and purpose as this difficult week comes to a close. As hard as it has been for us all, you know better than most that our mission isn’t bound by one election cycle – it’s a long, meaningful, and often bumpy, journey.…

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  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]

November 7, 2024 at 8:20 PM

[Tomorrow] Where We Go From Here

  Friends, As Jeremy wrote yesterday, we’re down but not out. J Street is committed to leading our community’s fight against Trump, Netanyahu and the MAGA agenda. Together, we’re going to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off and get ready to fight like hell for our values and our futur…

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  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]

November 6, 2024 at 5:07 PM

We will meet this challenge, again

  Dear Friends, Last night’s results are a solid gut punch to all of us in the J Street family.  There’s no getting past the pain, grief, fear and, yes, even some anger, that we’re feeling individually and as a community. These feelings aren’t going away quickly – they’ll likely last fo…

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  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]

November 4, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Cautiously, Nauseously Optimistic 😬

  Friends, There’s a term being shared in the Harris campaign right now about how many feel about the election tomorrow: Nauseous optimism. I think I empathize.  None of us can know what will happen tomorrow, but I do know that today we owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the entire J…

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  Tali deGroot, J Street · [email protected]

November 3, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Get. Out. The. Vote. 🗳️

  Friends, The cliche is true: This is the most important election of our lifetimes. So much we care about is on the line – our freedoms and futures here in the United States, and the future of Israelis, Palestinians and so many more who are at risk across the region. That’s why so many…

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  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]

October 29, 2024 at 7:46 PM

One Week Left to Fight for Our Future

 Let's make it count 💪 | Friends, Like J Streeters across the country, I spent last weekend knocking on doors to get out the vote. I was in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, canvassing for J Street’s slate: Congresswoman Susan Wild, Senator Bob Casey and Vice President Kamala Har…

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  Jen Abrahamson, J Street · [email protected]

October 23, 2024 at 2:40 PM

[Today] Two Weeks Out

  Dear Friends, I wanted to sure you saw your invite to today's pre-election briefing on the role of the Jewish vote hosted in partnership with the Jewish Democratic Council of America. Register to join us today at 1pm Eastern / 10am Pacific >> J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami wi…

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  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]

October 21, 2024 at 8:45 PM

[Invite] The Jewish Vote

  Friends, The election is just two weeks away, and polls show the race between Harris and Trump is tightening. Statistically the most committed demographic to vote Democratic, American Jews are holding their breath – me included. Our community cares deeply about a range of priorities, …

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