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  Andy Levin (via J Street) · [email protected]
September 23, 2021 at 3:14 PM

The new bill I’m introducing today

J Street J Street Supporters – In a few hours, I’ll be introducing a new bill in Congress (The Two-State Solution Act) to support peace, justice and self-determination for Israelis and Palestinians. A new bill designed to make sure American policy truly matches our goals and values. …
  Shaina Wasserman, J Street · [email protected]
September 20, 2021 at 9:19 PM

We can make this a successful story

J Street Friends – Uprooted from their homes, Afghan families are arriving across the country faced with the challenge of rebuilding their lives. Let’s help make it a successful story. Friends, On the holiday of Sukkot, Jewish people around the world build sukkot -- temporary huts…
  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]
September 15, 2021 at 4:24 PM

High Holy Days Goal [UPDATE]

J Street Friends – if you’ve been considering a donation to help us close the gap, now is the moment. Consistently meeting these goals is important to ensure that our advocacy, political and organizing teams have the resources they need to promote our values, shape the political debate and ad…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
September 13, 2021 at 11:34 PM

J Street and the legacy of 9/11

J Street Friends, Recent days have been filled with personal remembrances of September 11, 2001. Like so many of you, clear blue September skies have transported me back to that Tuesday, when I stood in shock in Greenwich Village, staring at an airplane-sized wound in the city’…
  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]
September 5, 2021 at 3:06 PM

Shanah Tovah! // 5782

J Street Friends -- Since September has only barely begun, it’s hard to believe that the High Holidays are set to begin in a little over 24 hours -- but such are the wonders of the Jewish calendar! At the end of this email, I’m going to request that you make a contribution toward…
  Brian Mandel, J Street · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 10:07 PM

HUGE news: Our conference returns in person in 2022!

J Street The 2022 J Street National Conference will take place IN PERSON in early April 2022! Friend -- Exciting news! We are officially announcing that the 2022 J Street National Conference will take place IN PERSON in early April! To join us in Washington, DC -- or to register…
  Eve Lifson, J Street · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 12:50 AM

It’s an appalling thing, to destroy a family's home

J Street Friends, we must put an end to arbitrary demolitions of Palestinian homes: Demolition crews arrive, surrounded by soldiers. Families rush to save what they can. Women, children and men stand with tears in their eyes. Engines rev, walls begin to crumble, all you can do is look on hel…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
August 26, 2021 at 1:36 PM

Biden & Bennett: What We Hope to See At Their Meeting

J Street Friends, this is a significant and very welcome moment: In both Israel and America, new governments are challenging old orthodoxies, navigating new progressive alliances and addressing threats with fresh eyes. Friends -- Later today, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Benn…
  J Street · [email protected]
August 22, 2021 at 3:10 PM

Our Shared Vision for Israel

J Street Friends, this is the Israel we're fighting for. A truly just, democratic and peaceful homeland for the Jewish people, and a beacon of our shared values. Friends, At J Street, we have a clear and strong vision of the Israel we’re fighting for -- an Israel that can be a tr…
  Adee Telem, J Street · [email protected]
August 12, 2021 at 6:44 PM

Hold White Nationalists Accountable

J Street Friends – Through a groundbreaking federal lawsuit against the organizers of the Charlottesville attack, Integrity First for America aims to bankrupt and dismantle these violent white nationalist networks and their dark money funders. Here’s how we can help.... Frien…
  Kevin Rachlin, J Street · [email protected]
August 10, 2021 at 11:35 PM

The Meltdown is a Distraction

J Street Friends -- The attacks on Ben & Jerry’s showcase a well-worn tactic of those fighting against progressive change. Supporters of the status quo consistently seek to make the manner and style of protest the issue, not the underlying injustice itself. Friends, From th…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
August 8, 2021 at 3:11 PM

Street Talk: August 2021

J Street J Street's August Newsletter | When we at J Street prepared for July and the scorching summer heat, we certainly hoped we’d have a chance to eat some ice cream. We just had no idea how much we’d end up talking about it -- or how significant that conversation would be for our work. …
  Debra Shushan, J Street · [email protected]
August 5, 2021 at 10:18 PM

Settler Violence

J Street Friends, I wish I could tell you for certain that the weapons and tear gas canisters fired at the residents of al-Tuwani were not paid for by US military aid intended to strengthen Israel’s security. Unfortunately, I cannot. The reality is, we simply don’t know. Frien…
  Nadav Tamir, J Street Israel · [email protected]
July 29, 2021 at 9:42 PM

The footage is sickening

J Street Friends, I’m a former IDF Officer. My kids have served in the IDF. I’ve trained hundreds of young recruits. And I’m absolutely disgusted by these images. A bare-chested Israeli settler from an illegal outpost firing what appears to be an American M-4 at Palestinians in the West Bank …
  J Street · [email protected]
July 23, 2021 at 7:56 PM

The Truth Behind the Meltdown Over Ben & Jerry’s

J Street Friends, we need to make clear that right-wing voices don’t speak for everyone in our community. Please add your name to our petition now to help amplify the voice of reason. DONATE © 2021 J Street | www.jstreet.org | inf…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 11:48 PM

The ‘Meltdown’ Over Ben & Jerry’s

J Street J Streeters, I’m a simple guy with simple likes and dislikes. I’m a huge fan of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. Anything with chocolate. I’ve had a lifelong love affair with Israel. My family’s from there. I’ve lived there. I’m proud of so much of what the country has acc…
  J Street Petition Update · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 10:44 PM

📊 New Poll: Majority of Jewish Voters Back Sensible Aid Restrictions

J Street BREAKING: New poll shows majority of Jewish voters support restricting US military aid to Israel from being used to support illegal settlement activity in the occupied West Bank. Friend,  Pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans continue to rally behind J Street’s call for Congr…
  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]
July 6, 2021 at 7:32 PM

Our New Video Shows Why the Israeli-Palestinian 'Status Quo' is Unacceptable

J Street [Video + Event Invite] Friend, For a long time, we in the pro-Israel, pro-peace movement have made clear that if we want to bring the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to a peaceful end, we need to get serious about confronting its root causes. The horrific escalation we sa…
  Debra Shushan, J Street · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 9:50 PM

Daily injustices

J Street Supporters of a just, democratic and secure Israel cannot ignore the daily injustices that fuel resentment, retaliation, violence and conflict. Friend -- This week, flanked by dozens of police, Israeli government bulldozers demolished a Palestinian-owned butcher store …
  Jon Greenwald · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 10:04 PM

I’ll match you

J Street I’m tired of debates around Israel that pit people against each other, shout down those of us seeking to add compassion and nuance, and slander critics as “anti-Israel” or “bad Jews.” Friend -- I’m reaching out because I’m one of the 15 supporters who’ve pledged to mat…
  Adee Telem, J Street · [email protected]
June 25, 2021 at 6:24 PM

midyear shortfall

J Street Can you help us close our $36,101.50 midyear fundraising shortfall? 15 J Street leaders have pledged to DOUBLE every online donation before the July 2 deadline. Friend -- Next Friday, we’ll hit July 2nd, the exact midpoint of 2021. It’s already been an intense year for…
  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]
June 15, 2021 at 8:25 PM

Israel’s New Government: Reflections, Analyses and Resources From J Street

J Street Friend, This week, Israeli politics sailed into unfamiliar new territory. Naftali Bennett, a hardline right-winger who once served as Netanyahu’s chief-of-staff, has taken over as prime minister in a new coalition government, ending Netanyahu’s twelve-year reign in off…
  Nadav Tamir, J Street · [email protected]
June 14, 2021 at 6:07 PM

Who’s Who in the New Israeli Government

J Street I’m writing to you from Israel, where for the first time in 12 years, we’ve woken up to a new Prime Minister. Benjamin Netanyahu is officially out of the prime minister’s chair, with his government replaced by a complex new coalition headed by right-wing hardliner Naftali Bennett. …
  Dylan Williams, J Street Government Affairs · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 9:59 PM

Take Action: Right-wing lawmakers are blocking Gaza aid

J Street Senator Risch is single-handedly delaying $75 million in urgently needed humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. Do you have a moment to help encourage the White House to override this bad-faith delay? Friend -- In the wake of last month’s horrific …
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
June 6, 2021 at 3:19 PM

Street Talk: June, 2021

J Street J Street's February Newsletter: Our call for a policy reset | Gaza ceasefire campaign | End of the Netanyahu era View this email as a web page. Friend, For those of us who care deeply about the future of Israelis and Palestinians and about American foreign policy, the past …
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
June 2, 2021 at 9:08 PM

The End of the Netanyahu Era -- And What Comes Next

J Street Friend -- It’s looking very likely that, within the coming days, we will see the creation of a new Israeli government that -- for the first time in over 12 years -- will not include Benjamin Netanyahu. Through election after election and coalition after coalition, Ne…
  J Street · [email protected]
May 30, 2021 at 3:09 PM

What to watch this week

J Street Live this week: Resetting U.S. Policy in the Middle East, What’s Next for the Israeli Left and How the Jewish Community Talks to Each Other about Israel. DONATE © 2021 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected] J…
  J Street · [email protected]
May 24, 2021 at 10:09 PM

What to watch this week

J Street This week, we have a post-ceasefire conversation with Israeli journalist Noa Landau and will co-host a reading and discussion with the authors of In This Place Together DONATE © 2021 J Street | www.jstreet.org | info…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
May 21, 2021 at 9:12 PM

After the Ceasefire

J Street Israeli AND Palestinian lives matter. It’s time for US policy to reflect this. Friend -- After 11 days of intense conflict, families in Gaza and Israel will have their first full night uninterrupted by rockets, sirens and explosions. We take this moment to be thankful…
  J Street · [email protected]
May 18, 2021 at 7:48 PM

Reminder: Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Briefings

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  J Street · [email protected]
May 16, 2021 at 2:10 PM

What to watch this week

J Street Join us for our Progressive Tikkun Leil Shavuot *tonight* and later in the week for a discussion on how we can respond to the crisis in Israel and Gaza and for a conversation with Israeli and Palestinian youth activists. DONATE …
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
May 12, 2021 at 9:49 PM

Thoughts from J Street on the terrible escalation in Israel and the Palestinian Territory

J Street Dear Friend, With immense sadness and frustration, I write, not for the first time, in the midst of a serious escalation in violence in Israel and the occupied Palestinian Territory. All of us at J Street hold in our hearts at this difficult time our friends, family…
  Dylan Williams, J Street Government Affairs · [email protected]
May 12, 2021 at 12:30 AM

[Petition] The Biden Admin. Must Lead on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

J Street [Petition: Add Your Name] Right now, it’s critical the Biden administration engage proactively in securing an immediate ceasefire and pushing all sides to de-escalate. With lives on the line, our government can and should be doing more. Dear President Biden: The US Mu…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
May 9, 2021 at 3:07 PM

Street Talk: May 2021

J Street's May Newsletter: Take action to stop settlement growth, meet our Israel Director and get access to our top videos from the National Conference, featuring Senators Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Raphael Warnock and others. View this email as a web page. Dear Friend, Last mo…
  Debra Shushan, J Street · [email protected]
May 6, 2021 at 10:21 PM

[Friend: Signature Pending] US aid to Israel shouldn’t fund demolitions, settlement expansion

J Street I’m following up because we don’t have your name on our petition yet. Please add your name to help ensure American-supplied military aid doesn’t enable demolitions, settlement growth or the unlawful detention of Palestinian children. Friend, Together, voters across t…
  Ruti Kadish, J Street · [email protected]
May 6, 2021 at 5:10 PM

[INVITE] Tikkun Leil Shavuot | An Evening of Jewish Learning

J Street Dear Friend, While we won’t be staying up all night, we'd love to invite you to two hours of evening programming dedicated to learning, community and dairy delicacies. Our online Tikkun Leil Shavuot will be co-hosted by our friends at Ameinu, T'ruah, Partners for Progr…
  Dylan Williams, J Street Government Affairs · [email protected]
May 4, 2021 at 8:14 PM

[Petition] US Aid Should Fund Israel’s Defense, Not Endless Occupation

J Street Please add your name now to show our leaders there is strong, popular support for common-sense pro-Israel, pro-peace leadership. Our military aid to Israel is too important to be used as a blank check for the Israeli settlement movement. Tell Congress and the Biden…
  Debra Shushan, J Street · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 6:14 PM

Netanyahu's settlement spree started under Trump. Biden must stop it.

J Street Netanyahu's aggressive settlement spree is continuing to push deeper than ever into the occupied West Bank. If President Biden doesn't act now, the project pipeline means the Trump-era settlement boom will continue -- pushing peace and self-determination further from reach. …
  Christine Beresniova, J Street · [email protected]
April 20, 2021 at 4:03 PM

Day Two: J Street Conference Recap

J Street Friend -- Last night capped off two blockbuster days at J Street’s largest, most accessible National Conference ever. With important, powerful remarks from US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Bernie Sanders and a…
  Alex Stanton, J Street · [email protected]
April 20, 2021 at 2:27 AM

Genuinely, I’ll personally double your donation

J Street As Chair of the J Street Board, I’m offering to personally and directly match your donation to J Street. We know that bold, decisive American leadership is needed right now, and it's on us to push for it. Friends -- I’m reaching out to you with a personal invitation …
  Christine Beresniova, J Street · [email protected]
April 19, 2021 at 2:11 PM

J Street Conference Recap (and what’s coming up today!)

J Street Yesterday was amazing. Join today for Senators Warren and Sanders, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield and more! Friend -- Yesterday, we kicked off Day One of our first ever all-virtual J Street National Conference. Even though we can’t all be together in one big space this year…
  Nadav Tamir, J Street · [email protected]
April 13, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Yom HaZikaron

J Street Sadly, many on the right believe the joint memorial to be an abhorrent event. But as a former IDF officer, I think there could be no more profound expression of our Jewish values. A long time ago, I realized that the best way to honor those we have lost to the cycle of violence and …
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
April 11, 2021 at 2:36 PM

Street Talk: April 2021

J Street's April Newsletter: New conference speakers announced, our biggest congressional advocacy event ever and progress on Iran, Palestinian aid and ICC sanctions. View this email as a web page. Dear Friend, It’s finally here...almost! Starting just one week from today, J Street wil…
  J Street Events Team · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 4:59 PM

who else is joining?

J Street Friend -- J Street’s 2021 National Conference is only 1️⃣1️⃣ days away. If you want to hear from some of the top experts and activists advancing Mideast peace, transforming US foreign policy and working for a more just and equitable world, we invite you to register no…
  J Street · [email protected]
April 2, 2021 at 8:36 PM

What to watch next week

J Street Next week, we're chatting with Rabbi Haviva Ner-David about her new book Hope Valley and the J Street U Consequences Working Group will discuss their planned actions to combat deepening occupation. DONATE © 2021 J Stree…
  Nadav Tamir, J Street Israel · [email protected]
April 1, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Netanyahu’s six extremists

J Street I’m Israeli, so let me speak directly: These six men are fanatics. Friend -- It’s no surprise that this week, Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomed the official backing of Israel’s most extreme right-wing political party and its six members of Knesset. Netanyahu, after a…
  J Street · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 5:37 PM

[INVITE] Candidate Confessional with Wendy Davis

J Street Join us for a conversation with former Texas State Senator Wendy Davis as she discusses lessons learned from the electoral frontlines and shares lessons we can take in to 2022. DONATE © 2021 J Street | www.jstreet.org …
  Ruti Kadish, J Street · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Passover ✡︎

J Street We’ll do more than retell our path back to Israel, we’ll take our families on a tour through our people’s most closely held values. Friend, This weekend, as we gather for our seders, we'll be doing more than just retracing our people's journey out of bondage. Togethe…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 4:53 PM

We must stand together against the far right

J Street I worry the views of an ethno-nationalist fringe are increasingly adopted and accommodated by more mainstream parties. Friend -- For a fourth time in two years, Israel’s election has given no leader a clear path to forming a government. With this situation still in f…
  Jess Smith, J Street · [email protected]
March 23, 2021 at 3:01 PM

J Street's Strategic Plan for the 2020s

J Street The 2020s will be J Street's decade. Dear Friend, In the months ahead, we'll begin carrying out J Street’s Strategic Vision for the 2020s. It's a ten-year roadmap that calls for doubling J Street’s size, scope and budget -- while dramatically expanding our reach and i…