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  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 10:27 PM

Giving Tuesday Appeal 🫶

J Street 😊 5 Reasons to Donate to J Street 😊 With right-wing extremists coming to power in Israel who threaten to supercharge settlement construction and shake the very foundations of Israel’s democratic future, J Street’s mission is more urgent than ever. Friends, 2022 has been…
  Adee Telem, J Street · [email protected]
November 27, 2022 at 2:04 PM

why we need you

J Street Friends, I want to be honest: 2022 hasn’t been the easiest fundraising year for groups like J Street. We rely on this current period for almost half our annual grassroots funding.  Friends,  With Giving Tuesday coming up in 48 hours, I want to be honest: 2022 hasn’t bee…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
November 25, 2022 at 1:41 PM

Don’t let *that* relative fool you...

J Street [Friends: Consider J Street on Giving Tuesday?] You might not know it from some of the opinions you hear from *that relative* at Thanksgiving, but the truth is that most Jewish Americans share pretty similar views... Friends, You might not know it from some of the opini…
  Kevin Rachlin, J Street · [email protected]
November 22, 2022 at 6:12 PM

The Poll Number Trump Can’t Understand

J Street “What the hell is going on here?” Trump said at a recent event hosted by a far-right ‘pro-Israel’ group, blasting “too many” American Jews for “not doing the right thing for Israel.” Friends, J Street’s election night polling showed that 74% of Jewish Americans voted fo…
  J Street · [email protected]
November 20, 2022 at 11:01 PM

6 Reasons to Join the J Street Conference

J Street 💥 Friends: Here a 6 reasons we can't wait to see you at the J Street National Conference in Washington DC, and online, from December 3-6. © 2022 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected] Street is the political h…
  J Street · [email protected]
November 16, 2022 at 11:32 PM

Trump by Numbers

J Street 📊 74% of Jewish voters believe Trump and the MAGA movement are a threat to Jews in America. 89% believe you can be pro-Israel and still criticize Israeli government policies. © 2022 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected]
  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]
November 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Join the Pro-Democracy Movement in DC this December

J Street Friend -- Last week, pro-democracy campaigns across the country celebrated important wins. From John Fetterman in Pennsylvania to Delia Ramirez in Chicago, Summer Lee in Pittsburgh to Elissa Slotkin in Michigan, pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy candidates secured v…
  Ed Kopf, J Street DC Metro · [email protected]
November 10, 2022 at 8:49 PM

Invitation: J Street National Conference!

J Street Friend -- This December, J Street’s National Conference in Washington, DC will be returning to an in-person event for the first time in three years -- and we’d love for you to join us! This year's gathering comes at a critical moment for Israel and the United States. W…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 10:15 PM

A Good Day for Democracy

J Street With your help, we stood up to dangerous anti-democratic candidates, and I am so proud that the results delivered a clear rebuke to the ideologies, policies and conspiracy theories championed by the MAGA extremists. Friend -- The dust is settling a bit following Electio…
  Laura Birnbaum, J Street · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 11:24 PM

Before polls open...

J Street 🗳️ Friend -- Before polls open tomorrow, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you and our entire movement. J Street members have volunteered with campaigns. We’ve texted, called and knocked on doors. Friend -- Before polls open tomorrow, I wanted to take a moment to …
  Nadav Tamir · [email protected]
November 6, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Despair is not a strategy

J Street Where do we go from here? Despair is not a strategy. Giving up isn’t an option. Now is the moment to put the cause of justice, equality and human rights front and center within the US-Israel relationship. Friend -- The Israeli election results have left me gutted. The …
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 6:11 PM

Our Moment of Truth

J Street Friends, we founded J Street to take on this fight, and together we stand ready for this moment. We cannot despair; we must recommit.  Friends, Last night’s election results in Israel are deeply troubling for all who care about Israel and about liberal democracy global…
  Kevin Rachlin, J Street · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 8:56 PM

AIPAC to spend $1 million+ backing anti-choice Republican in historically blue House seat

J Street ⚠️ UPDATE: AIPAC will spend over $1 million to attack a Democrat in a historically blue House seat, potentially handing the House majority to GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy. Friends, It’s confirmed. AIPAC will now spend over $1 million in Pennsylvania to defeat the Democrat…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 9:41 PM

AIPAC’s New Low

J Street Concerning, AIPAC is crossing another red line, supporting a Trump-aligned Republican over a Democrat in a race that could help decide who controls the House Friends, Across the country, you and I and thousands of committed Americans are doing everything we can to prot…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
October 30, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Invitation: Analyzing the Israeli election results with the Progressive Israel Network

J Street Friends -- With Israelis set to go to the polls Tuesday, all of us in the pro-Israel, pro-peace movement are anxious to learn the final outcome. Could Benjamin Netanyahu return to power alongside far-right extremist allies? Could his rivals on the center-left and acro…
  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 2:01 PM

FW: New J Street Video

J Street 👀 Wanted to make sure you didn't miss the new video. Powerful stuff. An energizing rallying cry in these final weeks before the midterms.  "Remarkable!" "I cried, twice." "Thank you for making this!" Friends -- feedback has been flooding in on our new video and I wante…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 5:50 PM

✊ Powerful New Video from J Street

J Street I’m proud to share our new “Ready for the Fight” video. Our people’s history and values compel us to be part of this struggle. Friend -- From Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel to Harvey Milk, Rose Schneiderman to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Jewish Americans have a long, proud hist…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
October 25, 2022 at 9:55 PM

US Antisemitism: Inexcusable, dangerous and spreading

J Street Friend -- The increased pervasiveness of antisemitism in our country’s cultural and political discourse is inexcusable and deeply dangerous. And it’s spreading.  Kanye West -- the singer, businessman and celebrity MAGA cheerleader -- promised to go “Death Con 3 on Jew…
  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]
October 23, 2022 at 3:04 PM

The far-right extremists endangering Israel’s future

J Street [PETITION: Add Your Name] I’m Israeli, so excuse me for speaking bluntly, but Itamar Ben-Gvir -- an extreme-right politician whose ‘Jewish Power’ party could be a key player in the next Israeli government -- disgusts me. Friends, I’m Israeli, so excuse me for speaking…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
October 19, 2022 at 9:52 PM

I’ve Had ENOUGH Of Trump’s Vitriol Against Jewish Americans

J Street Friends, we can’t afford to ignore his latest deeply dangerous comments about Jewish Americans. Friends, There’s nothing more exhausting and infuriating than listening to Donald Trump. But though it’s tempting to tune him out, we can’t afford to ignore his latest deepl…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
October 16, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Street Talk: October 2022 - 🗞️

J Street J Street's Monthly Newsletter: Friends, it is clear that we’re at a critical juncture for the future of democracy in the United States, Israel and around the world. View this email as a web page. Friend, With US and Israeli elections just a few weeks away, this is a critica…
  J Street Events · [email protected]
October 14, 2022 at 3:08 PM

Defending our Democracy and Elections from Extremists

J Street [Expert Briefing Invite] With the future of American democracy in real peril, it's critical that we do all we can to help defend our democratic future. DONATE © 2022 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected] J Street …
  Kevin Rachlin, J Street · [email protected]
October 9, 2022 at 3:43 PM

The countdown to Election Day is on

J Street Friends -- In just one month, it will be Election Day. Time really flies when you’re trying to defend democracy. There’s no doubt that every election matters. But given the stunning rise of far-right, anti-democratic candidates attacking our fundamental rights and free…
  Kate Press, J Street · [email protected]
October 7, 2022 at 5:13 PM

Hang tough for democracy at our Conference with Keynote Speaker Jamie Raskin

J Street Friend -- J Street’s upcoming conference comes at a critical moment for the fate of liberal democracy in the United States, in Israel and around the world. That’s why the 2022 Conference is titled ‘Living Our Values, Defending Democracy.’ And it’s why we are beyond exc…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
October 3, 2022 at 7:17 PM

🟣🟣🟣⚪⚪ Cutting it close 😱

J Street [FUNDRAISING UPDATE] We’ve still got $14,846 left to raise and just 2 more days to raise it. Every donation, no matter the amount, strengthens our movement and helps us close the gap. Friends -- Thanks to hundreds of donors across the country, we’re more than halfway to …
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
September 28, 2022 at 7:06 PM

Rallying Cry

J Street Friends -- The sound of the shofar reminds us of the resolve we must show in pursuing our cause. Friend -- During High Holiday services at my synagogue and so many around the world, the sound of the shofar is a highlight. For me and for our movement, the blasts hold metap…
  J Street · [email protected]
September 25, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Shanah Tovah from all of us at J Street!

J Street This Rosh Hashanah, we want to wish you a new year filled with love, happiness and peace. Thank you, sincerely, for your support DONATE © 2022 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected] J Street is the political home f…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
September 23, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Re: Fundraising for Democratic Freedoms

J Street This is our last big push before the pivotal midterm elections. Your donation will be put to immediate use as we mobilize voters, rally our community and fight to protect democratic freedoms at home and abroad. Friends, Our $30,000 Fundraising Goal is our last big push be…
  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]
September 22, 2022 at 6:40 PM

No Predictions, Just A Promise

J Street 🍯🍎 Friends – I don’t know about you, but wishing each other a “sweet new year” this Rosh Hashanah feels like it carries more weight than usual. Friends, I don’t know about you, but wishing each other a “sweet new year” this Rosh Hashanah feels like it carries more weight …
  Eve Lifson, J Street · [email protected]
September 15, 2022 at 3:18 PM

Sign Your Name: Stop Home Demolitions

J Street ✏️ Friend -- we don't have your name on our petition yet. Can you take a moment to join the push for freedom, justice and peace? Friends, Almost every day, my fellow Israelis are sent to guard wrecking crews. Young soldiers have to tell children and their parents that…
  Ben Winsor, J Street · [email protected]
September 11, 2022 at 3:12 PM

Street Talk: September 2022 - 🗞️

J Street J Street's Monthly Newsletter: Friends, it is clear that we’re at a critical juncture for the future of democracy in the United States, Israel and around the world. View this email as a web page. Friend, With Labor Day behind us and the midterms ahead, this week the startin…
  J Street Digital · [email protected]
September 9, 2022 at 9:40 PM

Following up

J Street Hi There – Our donation system picked up that you started the contribution process but the payment wasn’t completed -- perhaps your card wasn’t at hand or the processing system timed out. Hi There -- Ben from J Street’s digital team here. Our donation system picked up t…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
September 7, 2022 at 5:10 PM

Join Our Fight Against MAGA Candidates

J Street 🗳 The sheer number of QAnon-supporting, anti-democratic, antisemitic, race-baiting candidates on the ballot is nauseating. The good news: We know how to beat them. Friends, With Labor Day behind us, the race to win the House and Senate is kicking into high gear. But as…
  Ben Winsor, J Street · [email protected]
September 4, 2022 at 10:04 PM

FW: One Marjorie Taylor Greene is enough....

J Street 🚨 White nationalists. Conspiracy theorists. Annexation advocates. These are 9 of the most dangerous candidates we have to defeat in November. Friends -- I wanted to make sure you saw this list (scroll down). The sheer number of QAnon-supporting, white nationalist, anti-…
  J Street Events · [email protected]
September 4, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Expert Briefing: What Happens if the Palestinian Authority Collapses?

J Street With the Palestinian Authority facing political turmoil, discontent amongst Palestinians with leadership and no elections on the horizon, we turn to experts to learn what comes next. DONATE © 2022 J Street | www.jstreet.…
  Laura Birnbaum, J Street · [email protected]
September 2, 2022 at 7:17 PM

9 Dangerous MAGA Candidates

J Street 🚨 White nationalists. Conspiracy theorists. Annexation advocates. These are 9 of the most dangerous candidates we have to defeat in November. Friends, I’m looking at this list below. I can still hardly believe it. The sheer number of QAnon-supporting, white nationalist,…
  Brian Mandel, J Street · [email protected]
August 30, 2022 at 5:33 PM

Prices Increase Midnight Tomorrow!

J Street Friends -- 😱Don’t miss out on 20% off our 20% off early bird special. Sign up for the J Street National Conference today! Friend -- Our early bird double discount for the J Street National Conference expires at midnight tomorrow! Don’t miss out. Use the code ‘DOUBLEDISC…
  Brian Mandel, J Street · [email protected]
August 26, 2022 at 6:32 PM

⏰ Discount Deadline Wednesday!

J Street Friend -- don’t miss out on the double discount for tickets to the J Street National Conference in Washington, DC on December 3-6. Friend -- Time is running out to get a double discount on tickets to the J Street National Conference in Washington, DC (and online) this …
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 4:23 PM

The 2022 Primaries

J Street Friend, Last night, we celebrated thrilling victories for J Street allies Jerry Nadler and Jamaal Bowman in two of New York’s most hotly-contested primaries. With vanishingly few swing seats in the House and Senate, primaries in 2022 became ever more crucial battlegrou…
  Nadav Tamir · [email protected]
August 22, 2022 at 9:08 PM

Democracies Don’t Ban Human Rights Advocacy

J Street Friends, When you’re attacking human rights advocates, something’s going wrong. For years, right-wing forces have worked to harass and delegitimize Israeli and Palestinian human rights groups, and even some security groups, for sounding the alarm about the threat of e…
  Laura Birnbaum, J Street · [email protected]
August 18, 2022 at 3:45 PM

8 Knife-edge Senate Races

J Street 🛡The 8 tightest Senate races are all being fought by proud, strong J Street endorsees. Friends -- The eight tightest Senate races in the country are all being fought by proud, strong J Street endorsees. The past two years have been an excruciating lesson in just how im…
  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]
August 9, 2022 at 7:53 PM

We Must End the Cycle of Violence

J Street Friend -- It’s been 48 hours since the ceasefire, and I can breathe a little easier. During the last Gaza escalation, just over a year ago, I remember running to the bomb shelter with my family, seeing the explosions of the Iron Dome interceptors, hearing jets roaring …
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
August 3, 2022 at 8:27 PM

Sign Now: Stop the Displacement of Palestinian Families

J Street Friend -- I’m writing to you from the South Hebron Hills, just a few miles away from Masafer Yatta in the occupied West Bank. I’m here in the region as part of a week-long delegation for Members of Congress and J Street leaders to Israel and the Palestinian Territory t…
  Kevin Rachlin, J Street · [email protected]
August 3, 2022 at 2:03 PM

A Tough Loss In Michigan -- And How Our Movement Responds

J Street Friends -- Last night’s election results in Michigan’s 11th district weren’t what we’d hoped for. Facing a deluge of outside spending by AIPAC, our good friend and ally Rep. Andy Levin lost his tough Democratic primary race to fellow incumbent Rep. Haley Stevens. All o…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
July 28, 2022 at 5:19 PM

[Signature Pending] AIPAC Petition

J Street Friends, We’re still hoping to get your name on our petition to show Washington that AIPAC does not speak for all of us -- not even close. When they promote a right-wing vision for American foreign policy -- and spend massive amounts to defeat mainstream, principled D…
  Laura Birnbaum, J Street · [email protected]
July 27, 2022 at 7:33 PM

Add Your Name: AIPAC Doesn’t Speak for Me

J Street Jaw-dropping. In less than six months, AIPAC has spent over $22 million to defeat Democrats who don’t fit their right-wing definition of “pro-Israel.” While AIPAC claims to represent mainstream values and mainstream voters, nothing could be further from the truth -- …
  J Street · [email protected]
July 25, 2022 at 7:24 PM

Israeli Election Update from J Street 🇮🇱🗳️

J Street Last month, divisions within the Israeli governing coalition -- exacerbated by an ongoing pressure campaign from Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing opposition -- pushed two right-wing MKs to defect, splintering the unity coalition b…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
July 24, 2022 at 5:05 PM

Street Talk: July 2022 - 🗞️

J Street J Street's Monthly Newsletter: Friends, it is clear that we’re at a critical juncture for the future of democracy in the United States, Israel and around the world. View this email as a web page. Friend, It is clear that we’re at a critical juncture for the future of democr…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
July 18, 2022 at 5:24 PM

Key Takeaways from President Biden’s Middle East Trip

J Street President Biden and his team have returned from the first Middle East visit of his presidency, and the takeaways for J Street are mixed. First, the good news: Friend, President Biden and his team have returned from the first Middle East visit of his presidency, and the …
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
July 11, 2022 at 5:27 PM

[Signature Pending] Push Back on Illegal Settlements

J Street Friends – Agree? Add your name ✍️ It’s time for President Biden to push back on Israel’s illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian territory. Friends, President Biden makes his first official visit to Israel as president next week as part of a larger Middle East tour…