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

June 1, 2022 at 7:44 PM

Meet the activists building a better future 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, This past weekend, as we in the US commemorated Memorial Day, Israelis were closing out their own month of imp…

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  Laura Birnbaum, J Street · [email protected]

May 18, 2022 at 9:48 PM

We took on AIPAC’s millions and won 💪

J Street This is your invitation to join JStreetPAC. Friends, Last night -- after battling against an unprecedented $3 million of AIPAC and DMFI spending against her -- J Street-supported candidate Summer Lee triumphed over her AIPAC-backed opponent in Pennsylvania’s 12th Distr…

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  Kevin Rachlin, J Street · [email protected]

May 11, 2022 at 6:40 PM

Stand For American Leadership Against Settlement Expansion

J Street Friend -- As President Biden plans a visit to the region, the cycle of settlement expansion and displacement continues. We need the administration to do more to push back. Friend -- President Biden entered office with a clear and important commitment to promoting Israe…

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  Zach Spitz, J Street · [email protected]

May 5, 2022 at 9:05 PM

Joining Spring Advocacy Meetings!

J Street Friends -- I’m Zach Spitz from J Street’s Government Affairs Team. Next week, my team will be holding online training sessions for grassroots J Street advocates ahead of virtual advocacy meetings with senators and representatives, and I’d love for you to join us! Togeth…

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  Nadav Tamir, J Street Israel · [email protected]

May 3, 2022 at 4:36 PM

Yom HaZikaron, Israeli Memorial Day

J Street Friends, Today, my country stops. Servers stop serving. Teachers stop teaching. Drivers stop driving. Together, we make time to stand as one and remember and honor all those we’ve lost to terror, violence and conflict. For thousands of Israelis, this is no abstract me…

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  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]

May 1, 2022 at 3:13 PM

Joined in grief, united in resolve

J Street Friends, It’s the most moving event on my calendar each year. On Tuesday next week, Israelis and Palestinians will gather for a joint memorial day service to remember all those we have lost to the cycle of injustice, terror and violence. By mourning together, we recogn…

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  Nick Shulevitz, J Street · [email protected]

April 26, 2022 at 4:22 PM

Help us close the gap

J Street Friends -- This weekend we hit our Passover fundraising deadline, but we didn’t reach our important $40,000 goal. We fell $12,764 short. Today, I’m asking if you can help make up the shortfall to keep up our shared fight for liberation, equality and justice. If you're…

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  J Street Events · [email protected]

April 24, 2022 at 4:36 PM

Briefing: Escalations in Jerusalem; Ripple Effects in the Region

J Street [Invite] Following a week of violent escalations, join J Street Tuesday for an update from Jerusalem with human rights advocates Aviv Tatarsky and Nivine Sandouka. DONATE © 2022 J Street | www.jstreet.org | info@jstreet…

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  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]

April 21, 2022 at 7:44 PM

NEW: AIPAC’s Latest Endorsements

J Street 🗞️ BREAKING: AIPAC is now fundraising for 109 Republicans who directly threaten our democracy -- together we can fight back. Friends, Moments after we raised the alarm about AIPAC attacking Democratic primary candidates, news broke that AIPAC was endorsing 72 more Trum…

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  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]

April 20, 2022 at 7:42 PM

Yesterday’s AIPAC email

J Street If you've ever wondered why elected officials are hesitant to oppose occupation, these aggressive attacks are a big part of the reason why. Friends, Yesterday, AIPAC sent a mass email smearing several Democratic primary candidates, all women of color, as “ANTI-ISRAEL …

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  Sam Berkman, J Street · [email protected]

April 18, 2022 at 8:01 PM

What better demonstration of our values?

J Street Friends, there can be no better expression of our values than to recommit ourselves to the struggle to shape a truly just, equal, free and peaceful homeland for the Jewish people. Friends, Passover is my favorite holiday, and not just because of the matzah ball soup a…

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  J Street · [email protected]

April 15, 2022 at 5:22 PM

Happy Passover from J Street!

J Street ✡️ From all of us at J Street, we’re wishing you a joyous, safe and meaningful Passover! If you'd like a little something extra for your seder, please consider downloading the J Street Haggadah. © 2022 J Street | www.jstreet.org | info…

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  Adee Telem, J Street · [email protected]

April 14, 2022 at 8:28 PM

This goal is crucial, and we need your help

J Street Friends – We’re asking for help to reach our crucial Passover fundraising goal at a difficult time. Right-wing groups are gearing up to press their agenda on Capitol Hill, in primary campaigns and in the midterms. Friends, We’re asking for your help to reach our cruci…

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  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]

April 13, 2022 at 5:19 PM

Terror attacks in Israel

J Street Friends -- It’s been a truly horrific and frightening few weeks in Israel. Since March 22, Israelis have endured the deadliest wave of terror attacks in many years. From Tel Aviv to Be'er Sheva to Hadera, four attacks including shootings, stabbings and car-rammings ha…

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  J Street Rabbinic and Cantorial Cabinet Co-Chairs · [email protected]

April 8, 2022 at 2:18 PM

Join us in Defending Democracy this Passover!

J Street Dear Friend, As we prepare for Passover, our holiday of liberation, we also look to those whose freedom is in jeopardy. We are seeing democratic values, and even democracy itself, being tested. In Ukraine, we see imperialism rearing its head once more. In the US, votin…

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  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]

April 3, 2022 at 3:13 PM

Street Talk: April 2022

J Street 🗞️ J Street's Monthly Newsletter: Friends, as we’ve seen in these first few months of 2022, we are at a critical moment for the future of democracy in the United States and around the world, with major challenges for American foreign policy. View this email as a web page. …

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  J Street Events · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 9:18 PM

🇺🇦 Briefing: Ukraine Crisis, Refugees and Israeli Politics

J Street [Invite] HIAS VP Naomi Steinberg and Israeli journalist Tal Shalev join us to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis and Israel’s response DONATE © 2022 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected]…

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  Debra Shushan, J Street · [email protected]

March 20, 2022 at 2:24 PM

FW: Sign if you Agree: AIPAC Doesn’t Speak for Me

J Street ✍️ Friends – We must make clear to elected officials that when AIPAC knocks on their door, they do not speak for us. Friends -- I’m reaching out because we don’t yet have your name on our petition. Here’s why it’s important: While we work toward our shared vision of a …

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  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]

March 18, 2022 at 5:39 PM

FW: Confronting the reality of occupation

J Street Wanted to make sure you saw this. Right-wingers don’t want Members of Congress to see or discuss the painful realities of occupation – but those of us who believe in building a safer, better future know they cannot be ignored. Friends -- I just wanted to make sure you …

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  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]

March 16, 2022 at 10:13 PM

Tell Congress: AIPAC doesn't speak for you

J Street 🗣️Friends – AIPAC claims to represent our community. We need to make clear to our leaders that they do not. Even though they’ve embraced far-right politicians who undermine our elections, traffic in conspiracy theories and spread anti-LGBT bigotry, we know that the AIPAC name still …

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  J Street Events · [email protected]

March 15, 2022 at 3:08 PM

[Reminder] Briefing: Our Largest Israel / West Bank Trip

J Street Tomorrow: Two Members of Congress report back on J Street’s largest-ever congressional delegation to Israel and the West Bank. Join us to hear about the trip and the impact it made. DONATE © 2022 J Street | www.jstreet.o…

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  Nadav Tamir, J Street · [email protected]

March 13, 2022 at 10:22 PM

Confronting the reality of occupation

J Street Right-wing Israelis don’t want Members of Congress to see or discuss the painful realities of occupation -- but those of us who believe in building a safer, better future know they cannot be ignored. Friends -- As a former Israeli diplomat and IDF Officer, I believe i…

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  J Street Events · [email protected]

March 11, 2022 at 7:07 PM

Briefing: Our Largest Israel/Palestine Trip

J Street J Stream Returns: Two Members of Congress report back on J Street’s largest ever congressional delegation to Israel and the West Bank. Join us to hear about the trip and the impact it made. DONATE © 2022 J Street | www.js…

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  Adee Telem, J Street · [email protected]

March 6, 2022 at 4:17 PM

FW: AIPAC to Fundraise for 37 Republicans Who Voted to Overturn the Election on January 6

J Street Friend -- There can be no excuse for raising millions for candidates who are actively working to undermine our democracy. Friend -- I wanted to make sure you saw the news: AIPAC PAC’s first-ever slate of endorsees includes 37 Republicans who voted to overturn the presi…

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  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]

March 3, 2022 at 11:11 PM

🚨 AIPAC’s New Endorsees Threaten Our Democracy

J Street Friends -- Whatever their views on Israel, there can be no excuse for raising millions for candidates who threaten our shared democratic future. Friends -- AIPAC’s new PAC just announced its first slate of midterm endorsements. It includes over 35 Republicans who vote…

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  Ben Winsor, J Street · [email protected]

March 2, 2022 at 11:39 PM

FW: Responding to Ukraine 🇺🇦

J Street A few years ago, in Kyiv, I visited the Babyn Yar Holocaust memorial. It stands near a ravine where over 33,000 Ukrainian Jews were massacred by Nazi-led killing squads in September 1941. Friends,  I wanted to make sure you saw Jeremy’s note yesterday, and share some b…

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

March 1, 2022 at 5:56 PM

Ukraine’s Battle for Democracy 🇺🇦

J Street President Putin’s attack on Ukraine marks the largest and most significant attack on democracy, diplomacy and peace in recent history. Friends,  I’m sure many of you are experiencing the same range of emotions that I am as we witness Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Horro…

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

February 15, 2022 at 11:27 PM

Banned Books & ‘Legitimate’ Violence

J Street We have to fight for our democracy. These are ominous warning signs, with particular resonance for our community. We're committed to winning this fight. Dear Friends,  It’s been a concerning few weeks. Art Spiegelman's ‘Maus’ joined the growing list of books right-wing…

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  Debra Shushan, J Street · [email protected]

February 8, 2022 at 5:44 PM

FW: Justice for Omar Assad

J Street [Signature Pending] Friends – Israeli soldiers dragged Omar Assad from his car in the early hours of the morning, leaving him bound and blindfolded at a construction site in the middle of January. Join our petition for justice and accountability. Israeli soldiers dra…

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  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]

February 6, 2022 at 4:13 PM

Street Talk: February 2022

J Street 🗞️ J Street's Monthly Newsletter: Confronting Settler Violence, Endorsing New Champions, Defending Diplomacy with Iran, Protecting Our Democracy, Standing with Israeli Human Rights Groups and more! View this email as a web page. Friend, A new year brings both new challenges…

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  Dylan Williams, J Street Government Affairs · [email protected]

February 3, 2022 at 11:42 PM

Justice & Accountability for Omar Assad

J Street Soldiers dragged Mr. Assad from his car in the early hours of the morning, leaving him bound, blindfolded and gagged at a cold construction site. When he was eventually untied, he was slumped and non-responsive. Add your name to urge the Biden Administration to thoroughly investigat…

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  Ben Winsor, J Street · [email protected]

January 31, 2022 at 4:39 PM

FW: Does this violence look "insignificant"?

J Street ⚠️ Content Warning ⚠️ I wanted to make sure you saw this footage from the West Bank. It’s vital that we confront the harsh realities of the occupation if we are to convince our leaders to take the steps required to end it. Friends -- I wanted to make sure you saw this …

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  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]

January 26, 2022 at 8:41 PM

Does this violence look “insignificant”?

J Street Please join with us on this Friends, we must take action to stop settler violence and end the culture of impunity. Friend -- Israeli peace activists posted videos of last week’s attack while still nursing their wounds. The images are distressing. Over a dozen masked set…

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  Brian Mandel, J Street · [email protected]

January 25, 2022 at 9:37 PM

New Dates for J Street’s National Conference

J Street Friend -- I’m writing to you with an important update for J Street supporters about J Street’s 2022 National Conference. Due to the state of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the serious health situation across the country, we recognize that many people in our movement…

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  Debra Shushan, J Street · [email protected]

January 23, 2022 at 11:25 PM

Sign our letter to President Biden

J Street 📝 We’d appreciate your support with this. Friends – This week marked one year since President Biden took office. From vaccines to infrastructure to the economic recovery, the President has made real and significant progress. But let's be honest... President Biden rea…

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  Nathan Wolfson, J Street · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 4:54 PM

Why This Year’s J Street Conference is About Defending Democracy

J Street One year on from January 6, and the attacks on our democratic freedoms have only intensified. Join J Street this April as we fight back. Friend -- One year ago today, I was working from my apartment just blocks away from the US Capitol, helping to manage a webinar discu…

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  Ben Winsor, J Street · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 7:20 PM

Are you with us?

J Street [⏰Donations matched until midnight] This is a challenging moment for advocacy groups. But with your support, we’re taking on AIPAC's Super PAC, the Israeli settlement movement and the anti-democratic MAGA movement. Friends -- With Omicron affecting end-of-year fundrai…

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  Adee Telem, J Street · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 2:50 PM

Our New Year's Resolutions 📝

J Street [ ⏰ Match Expires Midnight] Friends – We've got less than 24 hours to close the shortfall. Every donation goes twice as far to close the gap and fund our work into 2022. Friends --  On the final day of 2021, I wanted to share J Street’s New Year’s resolutions (below). …

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

December 30, 2021 at 10:51 PM

We rely on end-of-year contributions for almost half our grassroots funding

J Street Friends – This is about the future we want for Israel and the future we bestow to our own children here in America. It's a deeply personal fight for many of us, myself included. Friends -- Sorry to follow up so soon, we don’t have much time before tomorrow’s deadline.…

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

December 30, 2021 at 2:51 PM

2022: Our battle on two fronts

J Street Friends – Advocacy groups like J Street face a difficult moment right now. But with your support, we will continue to proudly represent the overwhelming majority of Jewish Americans who feel a real connection to Israel and care deeply about its future, and know there must be more ac…

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  Adee Telem, J Street · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 5:28 PM

Help Stop Demolitions 🛑

J Street [⌛Match Expires December 31⌛] Friends – These jarring images are from a November demolition which left 15 Palestinians homeless. It’s no secret we could be doing more to help stop this kind of injustice. Help Stop Demolitions:Contribute $5 Friends, For every settlement…

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  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]

December 28, 2021 at 8:25 PM

Re: The ‘Meltdown’ over Ben & Jerry’s 🍦

J Street This isn’t just about ice cream, and it doesn’t stop with Ben & Jerry’s [⌛DONATION MATCH EXPIRES DEC 31⌛] J Street was proud this year to stand up for Ben & Jerry’s right not to sell its products within Israeli settlements -- because whether you’re an American, Israeli, Pale…

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  Ruti Kadish, J Street · [email protected]

December 28, 2021 at 1:12 AM

Unite against settler violence

J Street [ ⏰Donation Matching Expires Dec 31] Friends, my son has been arrested and harassed, but he keeps up the fight. We can’t let our allies down in the struggle against demolitions, settler violence and settlement growth. Fight for Human Rights:** Have Your Donation DOUBLE…

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

December 26, 2021 at 7:16 PM

The challenge ahead

J Street Friends – This is a difficult moment for advocacy groups like J Street. December contributions account for almost half of our annual grassroots funding. We're falling short now, but we can still do this. Be a Champion for Democracy, Peace & Human Rights: << A…

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  Ben Winsor, J Street · [email protected]

December 24, 2021 at 2:36 PM

Help Close The Gap 🟢🟢🟢⚪⚪⚪

J Street Friends – Time is running out. Join the fight for principled leadership to protect our democracy at home and so that every Israeli and Palestinian child can grow up in peace, security and freedom. © 2021 J Street | www.jstreet.org | in…

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  Anthony Cantor, via J Street · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 11:20 PM

I have something to confess 😅

J Street Friends, I know there are tons of great reasons to donate to J Street, but I made my first donation out of maddening, exasperated rage. If I had to hear one more time... Friends -- I’ve got a confession (but maybe you’re the same, so hear me out!). I know there are tons…

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  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 8:26 PM

The 2021 Gaza War

J Street Friends – Everyone forced to live through this terror and anguish -- from families in Gaza City to Sderot to Jabalia to Ashkelon -- deserves more from their leaders than the same old patterns, the same resort to military force, the same empty claims that this cycle of violence is so…

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  Adee Telem, J Street · [email protected]

December 20, 2021 at 11:22 PM

FW: Combatting AIPAC’s New Super PAC

J Street 🚨 Friends – It's important to push back against this because right now, AIPAC continues to lobby lawmakers against even the mildest steps to counter settler violence, curtail settlement expansion or speak out against discriminatory demolitions. This new spending will only make thing…

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

December 19, 2021 at 11:26 PM

FW: Playground in the West Bank

J Street [UPDATE] A few weeks ago I wrote to you about a Palestinian playground in the West Bank. This week, Israeli authorities served a ‘stop work’ order on the playground. It’s the final step before a demolition order. Friends, A few weeks ago I wrote to you about a Palestin…

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

December 17, 2021 at 7:38 PM

The Goal is $280,000, This is Why....

J Street Friend – I want to explain our December fundraising goal, and to address *THOSE COMMENTS* about Netanyahu from former President Trump. Friend -- I’m writing to explain why our December fundraising goal is so significant, and to address *those comments* by former Presid…

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