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  Debra Shushan, J Street · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 3:57 PM

BREAKING: House Democrats Oppose Annexation

J Street This week, 189 Members of Congress -- the overwhelming majority of the House Democratic Caucus -- released a letter urging the Israeli government not to move forward with annexatiion Friend -- According to reports, senior Trump administration officials met in Washing…
  Ben, J Street · [email protected]
June 24, 2020 at 6:55 PM

Action Requested: Your J Street Membership

J Street This is NOT a fundraising email. Dear Friend -- We were about to send you an invite for an upcoming phone bank for Joe Biden when we realized you’re not yet a J Street member.* We have a ton of upcoming opportunities to help make a difference in the presidential electi…
  J Street · [email protected]
June 21, 2020 at 2:59 PM

What to watch this week

J Street We're speaking with CBC Chair Karen Bass, looking at events in Jerusalem and talking about the latest news on annexation DONATE © 2020 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected] J Street is the political home f…
  Dylan Williams, J Street · [email protected]
June 15, 2020 at 4:35 PM

Opposition to annexation is growing

J Street 28 senators and 8 Senate candidates have gone on the record against Netanyahu's bid to annex parts of the West Bank. Friend -- The chorus of powerful voices speaking out against unilateral annexation keeps getting louder and louder -- including in the US Senate and o…
  J Street · [email protected]
June 14, 2020 at 4:09 PM

What to watch on J Stream this week

J Street We've got briefings for pride month, updates on Netanyahu's annexation bid and more. DONATE © 2020 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected] J Street is the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans wh…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
June 11, 2020 at 3:09 PM

3 weeks to stop annexation

J Street The threat to Israel’s future as a democracy and to fundamental Palestinian rights has never been more real. Dear Friend, Three weeks from now, Prime Minister Netanyahu will be free to begin moving forward with formal annexation in the West Bank. Only intense domesti…
  Matan Arad-Neeman, J Street U · [email protected]
June 10, 2020 at 6:20 PM

Endorse our campaign to #ChangeThePlatform

J Street While we work for justice and change here at home, we know that we also need to continue our work for a just and peaceful future for Palestinians and Israelis -- and I wanted to give you an important update on some of that work. Friend -- This is a tremendously importan…
  J Street · [email protected]
June 7, 2020 at 7:20 PM

This week on J Stream

J Street We've got two J Stream events this week, and don't miss the video of Friday's discussion with Color of Change DONATE © 2020 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected] J Street is the political home for pro-Israel,…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
June 7, 2020 at 2:13 PM

Street Talk: June 2020

In this installment of our monthly newsletter we talk about the fight for racial justice, our work to stop annexation, the campaign to change the Democratic Party Platform and much, much more. View this email as a web page. Dear Friend, Right now, our nation is undergoing a moment of …
  Ben Shnider, J Street · [email protected]
June 2, 2020 at 5:12 PM

Building Political Power to Fight for Racial Justice [Invite]

J Street Friend -- As an organization dedicated to peace, justice and equality, J Street stands in solidarity with communities of color in this moment of grief and anger over the cruel, systemic and violent racism that continues to permeate our police forces and plague our nat…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
June 1, 2020 at 6:11 PM

Our statement of solidarity: J Street stands against racist violence, in support of racial justice

J Street Dear Friend, This past Friday, which seems like an eternity ago, J Street released the below statement expressing solidarity with communities of color who are grieving, and offering our allyship. Because Friday was a Jewish holiday, we did not share our sentiments by e…
  J Street · [email protected]
May 31, 2020 at 2:51 PM

This week on J Stream

J Street Join us for Zoom briefings on Palestinian grassroots organizing, annexation, and fighting for racial justice in 2020. DONATE © 2020 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected] J Street is the political home for p…
  J Street · [email protected]
May 24, 2020 at 3:02 PM

[Invite] Join us on J Stream this week

J Street Join our second Occupation 101 session, a conversation on how annexation could impact Israeli-Jordanian relations, our first-ever Tikkun Leil Shavuot and more. DONATE © 2020 J Street | www.jstreet.org | info@jstre…
  J Street · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 3:39 PM

Who wants to stop annexation?

J Street Netanyahu is determined to annex the West Bank, and he has Trump's support. But we've got the majority of Israelis and Palestinians on our side (and a lot of other allies too).    jstreet.org/stop-annexation DONATE …
  J Street · [email protected]
May 10, 2020 at 2:59 PM

What to watch on J Stream this week

J Street We've got briefings on Israeli organizing during COVID, how Palestinian leadership is responding to annexation threats, a conversation about reconsciliation after tragedy with The Parents Circle and more. DONATE © 2…
  Jess Smith, J Street · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Today’s the day

J Street Your gift will be matched through midnight tonight. Friend -- If there’s one thing chief operating officers hate, it’s uncertainty -- something we’ve all had more than our fair share of over the past few weeks. That’s why I wanted to pass on my personal, heartfelt g…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 1:32 PM

With so much at stake, please support J Street on #GivingTuesdayNow

J Street All gifts matched. Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, and I’m writing to ask for your support. Because right now, in a very difficult fundraising environment, J Street is waging two of the most important battles in our history. Friend -- Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, and I’m writi…
  J Street · [email protected]
May 3, 2020 at 8:39 PM

A lot planned for J Stream this week

J Street We've got briefings on the impact of COVID on Palestinian refugees and we'll be talking to Rep. Haaland about how it's affecting Native American communities. We're talking annexation with Ami Ayalon, and that's just the start. DONATE …
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
May 3, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Street Talk: May 2020

In this installment of our monthly newsletter we talk about stopping annexation, our first-ever presidential endorsement, #GivingTuesdayNow and much, much more. View this email as a web page. Dear Friend, Over these past few months, in Israel, the US and around the world, the COVID-19…
  J Street · [email protected]
April 26, 2020 at 2:47 PM

What to watch this week

J Street We've got an inspiring slate of J Stream programs this week, including the Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Ceremony and an evening of arts with T'ruah and NIF DONATE © 2020 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected]
  Shaina Wasserman, J Street · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 3:17 PM

Join the Virtual Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Ceremony

J Street Friend -- Next Monday, Israel’s Yom HaZikaron siren will sound, marking a nationwide moment of silence to commemorate those lost to conflict and terror throughout Israel’s history. It is a truly powerful moment of unity. Each year, a number of organizations host joint…
  ADD YOUR NAME (via J Street) · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 3:37 PM

Let’s send a powerful message about where our community stands. Add your name and help make clear that American Jews oppose annexation.

J Street Throughout his campaign, Prime Minister Netanyahu promised over and over to annex large swaths of the West Bank if he was handed a fifth term in office. The coalition agreement signed earlier this week gave him that term -- and the opportunity to begin annexation on July 1. …
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 3:48 PM

71 days to stop annexation

J Street The threat to Israel’s future as a democracy and to fundamental Palestinian rights has never been more real. We need your support to wage a campaign over the next 71 days that meets the urgency of the moment. Friend -- Under the terms of the coalition agreement struc…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
April 20, 2020 at 9:46 PM

EMERGENCY BRIEFING: Has the countdown to annexation begun?

J Street It took over a year, three elections, seemingly interminable negotiations and an unprecedented pandemic crisis -- but today, Israeli politicians formed a new government. EMERGENCY BRIEFING Netanyahu and Gantz Form a New Government: Has the countdown to annexation begu…
  J Street · [email protected]
April 19, 2020 at 2:57 PM

What to watch this week

J Street This week we'll mark Yom HaShoah with a special webinar and talk to Rep. Judy Chu about xenophobia and COVID-19. DONATE © 2020 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected] J Street is the political home for pro-Is…
  J Street · [email protected]
April 12, 2020 at 3:29 PM

What to watch this week

J Street Our virtual seder is TODAY. We've also got MKs and members of Congress joining J Stream this week, and a briefing from the ACLU. DONATE © 2020 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected] J Street is the political…
  J Street · [email protected]
April 5, 2020 at 3:52 PM

What to watch this week

J Street Tune in for a 101 on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a briefing on Iran sanctions with remarks from Senator Chris Murphy and a discussion about whether the next Israeli government will pursue annexation. DONATE ©…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 6:57 PM

[BRIEFING INVITATION] US Sanctions Impact on Iran’s COVID-19 Catastrophe, with Senator Chris Murphy

J Street Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) will join us for this Zoom briefing. US Sanctions Impact on Iran’s Covid-19 Catastrophe: A Zoom Video Briefing with Remarks from Senator Chris Murphy Tuesday, April 7 at 1pm Eastern REGISTER NOW Dear Friend -- Last week, Senator Chris Murphy…
  Shaina Wasserman, J Street · [email protected]
April 2, 2020 at 4:51 PM

This Passover will be different from all other Passovers

J Street Dear Friend, Why will this Passover be different from all the others? I can think of a few reasons. At a time when we look forward to coming together with family and friends, we find ourselves in isolation. On a holiday in which we celebrate liberation, many of us fee…
  J Street · [email protected]
March 29, 2020 at 3:01 PM

What to watch this week

J Street Tune in to J Stream for Israeli politics, tips on hosting a virtual seder and an update on the situation on the US-Mexican border. DONATE © 2020 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected] J Street is the politic…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 3:37 PM

How to help vulnerable communities right now

J Street Friend -- We’re all in this together. Throughout the world right now, billions of people are staying at home to stop the spread of the coronavirus and protect the most vulnerable among us. As we band together to protect the lives of our neighbors -- and really in thi…
  J Street · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 6:51 PM

Introducing J Stream

J Street Despite our social distance, we want to make it easy for members of the pro-Israel, pro-peace movement to remain connected, engaged and active in the fight for a better future for Israelis and Palestinians. DONATE © …
  Shaina Wasserman, J Street · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 7:02 PM

The J Street Haggadah

J Street Our Haggadah approaches all of the core components of the Passover seder through the lens of J Street’s work and issues. It’s chock full of thought-provoking readings, poems, discussion questions and artwork. Friend -- For Jews around the world, this will be a very dif…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 7:06 PM

[BRIEFING INVITATION] Forming a Government in the Time of COVID-19

J Street The Zoom briefing will feature Israeli journalist Barak Ravid and J Street Israel Director Yael Patir. Forming a Government in the Time of COVID-19: A Zoom Video Briefing with Yael Patir and Barak Ravid Thursday, March 19 at 4pm Eastern REGISTER NOW Dear Friend -- Isra…
  Please vote! (via J Street) · [email protected]
March 9, 2020 at 5:02 PM

🗳️ Netanyahu is backing our opponents 🗳️

J Street Voting ends this week. This election is a unique opportunity for Jewish Americans to advance peace, justice and human rights in Israel and the Palestinian Territory. VOTE HATIKVAH DONATE © 2020 J Street | www.jstreet.…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
March 8, 2020 at 3:06 PM

Street Talk: March 2020

Democracy is under attack, but there are still plenty of elections to talk about. Plus, our platform campaign and a new Our Israel profile. View this email as a web page. Dear Friend, Between the Democratic primary contests and the third Israeli election, it’s been a tumultuous few we…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 3:31 PM

As I write you, Netanyahu is still PM and still threatening to annex large swaths of the West Bank.

J Street Friend -- This week’s Israeli election -- an unprecedented third contest in under a year -- brought good news and bad news. The good news: Once again, after engaging in a vitriolic, hate-filled campaign attempt to win an outright 61-seat majority for his right-wing bl…
  J Street · [email protected]
March 3, 2020 at 6:46 PM

Israeli Election Recap 🇮🇱🗳️

J Street What happened yesterday and what's happening Thursday (we're hosting a briefing) A preliminary recap of Israel's election: Same leaders. Same parties. Same voters. Very similar outcome? In a somewhat maddening -- but not very surprising -- twist o…
  Ben Shnider, J Street · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 3:53 PM

The politics are changing, and so should the Democratic platform

J Street Friend -- For all of us fighting for our Jewish and democratic values both at home and in Israel, this next week will be incredibly important. On Monday, Israelis will go to the polls for an unprecedented third time in under a year, aiming to resolve the stalemate tha…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 8:45 PM

Pro-Israel organizations cannot remain silent about this.

J Street Netanyahu's settlement announcement will devastate any chance of creating a viable Palestinian state. Friend -- Over the past week, Prime Minister Netanyahu has announced plans to build thousands of settlement units in and around East Jerusalem. Some of these announce…
  Shaina Wasserman, J Street · [email protected]
February 21, 2020 at 1:52 PM

The far right is getting nervous

J Street Want progressives to have a greater say over the future of Israel? VOTE HATIKVAH Dear Friend, When progressives band together, the far right gets nervous. And our progressive slate for the World Zionist Congress election -- a slate comprised of members of J Street, Am…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
February 16, 2020 at 4:06 PM

Word on the Street: Peace is possible. Just not through Trump's "plan."

J Street Friend, It’s no surprise that President Trump’s so-called “peace plan” has been widely rejected. It was never meant to bring about serious negotiations or to be the basis for actually resolving the conflict. The plan was clearly designed to be unacceptable to Palestin…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
February 10, 2020 at 8:02 PM

Street Talk: February 2020

Confronting Trump's peace sham, restraining the administration on Iran, WZO election, and much much more View this email as a web page. Dear Friend, It finally happened. Last month, President Trump released his long-delayed “peace plan.” For months we have been clearly and consistentl…
  Dylan Williams, J Street · [email protected]
January 31, 2020 at 7:43 PM

widespread condemnation

J Street Friend -- President Trump’s “peace plan” has been met with strong opposition from experts, presidential candidates, lawmakers and the pro-Israel, pro-peace community. It’s been called a “trojan horse,” the “giveaway of the century,” a “con,” a “sham,” “absurd,” and a …
  J Street · [email protected]
January 28, 2020 at 8:11 PM

Trump's plan is as bad as we expected

J Street Effectively, the Trump team has put forward a plan for permanent occupation and endless conflict. We need your help to push back on Trump’s #PeaceSham This is not a plan for peace. It is a green light for annexation and a recipe for permanent occupation and endless c…
  Debra Shushan, J Street Director of Government Affairs · [email protected]
January 27, 2020 at 9:28 PM

Urgent Call Invite: Trump’s Annexation Plan [Tomorrow]

J Street Friend, President Trump and Jared Kushner’s long delayed Israeli-Palestinian “plan” is slated to be unveiled at the White House tomorrow in a joint Trump-Netanyahu press conference. This is set to be President Trump’s most damaging and significant intervention i…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
January 26, 2020 at 3:23 PM

Don't call it a peace plan.

J Street This is no peace plan. It is a peace sham -- and its acceptance by Israel will lead only to deeper conflict, loss of democracy and ultimately international shame. Friend -- For three years, J Street has urged that no one mistakenly label the document Jared Kushner, Pre…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
January 23, 2020 at 11:01 PM

BREAKING NEWS on Trump's so-called "peace" plan

J Street But really, let's not call it a peace plan. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Shaina Wasserman, J Street · [email protected]
January 21, 2020 at 4:59 PM

[INVITE] Can We Lead A Progressive Revolution at the World Zionist Congress?

J Street Progressive Jews are trying to transform the World Zionist Congress Friend -- Right now, you have a chance to help start a progressive revolution at the World Zionist Congress. Elections began this morning and the HATIKVAH slate -- a pro-Israel, anti-occupation list wh…
  Shaina Wasserman, J Street · [email protected]
January 15, 2020 at 8:04 PM

Throwing our hat in the ring

J Street Progressive Jews are trying to transform the World Zionist Congress Friend -- I’m emailing today regarding $5 billion dollars, a 123-year old organization founded by Theodor Herzl and how YOU can give progressives a much bigger say over the future of Israel & what …