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  J Street · [email protected]
August 23, 2020 at 12:05 PM

What to watch this week

J Street This week, we're holding the final session in our J School series, kicking off our Women in Politics webinars and making calls to elect Joe Biden. DONATE © 2020 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected] J Street is…
  J Street · [email protected]
August 16, 2020 at 12:05 PM

What to watch this week

J Street We are kicking off DNC week with a host of J Street endorsees, discussing the UAE-Israel agreement, exploring post-Trump foreign policy with Senator Chris Murphy and more! DONATE © 2020 J Street | www.jstreet.org | i…
  J Street · [email protected]
August 9, 2020 at 12:05 PM

What to watch this week

J Street We're holding a J School lecture on Palestinian politics, exploring what happens if everything goes right in November and more DONATE © 2020 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected] J Street is the political hom…
  J Street · [email protected]
August 2, 2020 at 8:05 PM

What to watch this week

J Street We're speaking about Palestinian statehood with Ilan Goldenberg, holding an Israeli Politics 101 lecture in J School and offering a voter advocacy training session DONATE © 2020 J Street | www.jstreet.org | info@jst…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
August 2, 2020 at 1:07 PM

Street Talk: August 2020

In this installment of our monthly newsletter we look at the Democratic Party platform, our plan leading up to the 2020 election and more View this email as a web page. Dear Friend, This past Monday, the Democratic Party’s Platform Drafting Committee voted to approve the most progressi…
  J Street · [email protected]
July 24, 2020 at 6:05 PM

What to watch this week

J Street We're speaking with Rob Malley and Andrew Miller about aid and annexation, holding an Occupation 101 lecture and commemorating Tisha b'Av. DONATE © 2020 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected] J Street is the p…
  J Street · [email protected]
July 19, 2020 at 2:44 PM

What to watch this week

J Street We're speaking with former Attorney General Eric Holder and taking a look at the Jewish communal response to threats of annexation DONATE © 2020 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected] J Street is the political…
  Ilya Braverman, J Street · [email protected]
July 17, 2020 at 9:08 PM

[INVITE] Eric Holder’s urgent plan to fix our broken politics

J Street From gun violence to healthcare to endless wars, gerrymandering is at the root of much of Washington’s dysfunction -- here’s how we can fix it. Friend, At J Street, we focus on fixing the broken politics of US foreign policy and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict -- but it…
  Debra Shushan, J Street · [email protected]
July 15, 2020 at 3:56 PM

NEW: Annexation Bill in the Knesset

J Street This week, right-wing Israeli lawmakers submitted a bill to advance unilateral annexation of huge portions of the West Bank. Friend -- This week, right-wing Israeli lawmakers submitted a bill to advance unilateral annexation of huge portions of the West Bank. It’s a …
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
July 12, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Street Talk: July 2020

In this installment of our monthly newsletter we talk about growing opposition to annexation, our 2020 mobilization efforts, the start of enrollment for "J School" and much, much more. View this email as a web page. Dear Friend, This wasn’t how Prime Minister Netanyahu expected thing…
  J Street · [email protected]
July 8, 2020 at 5:53 PM

Announcing J School, our new virtual education series

J Street Today we’re launching J School, an online comprehensive learning series on the drivers of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Friend -- The fight to stop West Bank annexation has returned international focus to Israel/Palestine. Among a new generation of social justice a…
  J Street · [email protected]
July 5, 2020 at 12:05 PM

This week's J Stream Offerings

J Street Meet the Israeli task force working to prevent annexation. Learn about the EU's response and more. DONATE © 2020 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected] J Street is the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
July 1, 2020 at 6:27 PM

July 1, 2020

J Street [Annexation Update] The day has come, without an announcement. All we’ve heard from Netanyahu are vague statements about ongoing discussions. Friend -- For several months, the date July 1 has weighed heavily on the minds of those committed to Israeli democracy, Palesti…
  Christine Beresniova, J Street · [email protected]
June 30, 2020 at 3:45 PM

Tomorrow: Annexation Briefing with Van Hollen, Schakowsky, Horowitz and Shelah

J Street Friend, Tomorrow is July 1, the date set by Netanyahu for moving forward with annexation. With just hours left until that seemingly arbitrary date, it's still not clear what's going to happen. Alternate Prime Minister Gantz has suggested he opposes moves toward annexati…
  J Street · [email protected]
June 28, 2020 at 2:35 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 fo…
  Christine Beresniova, J Street · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 1:49 PM

[JULY 1 INVITE] Join Lawmakers Leading the Opposition to Annexation in Congress and the Knesset

J Street Join Senator Chris Van Hollen and MKs Nitzan Horowitz and Ofer Shelah to discuss the fight against annexation -- before and after the July 1 date. Dear Friend, July 1 is the date when Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government could begin pressing ahead with unilateral West…
  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…