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  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
February 5, 2023 at 5:02 PM

Street Talk: February 2023 - 🗞️

J Street J Street's Monthly Newsletter: Friends, at this time of crisis, “business as usual” simply won’t work. View this email as a web page. Friend, As supporters of Israeli democracy and advocates of Israeli-Palestinian peace, we see this as a time of crisis. With boiling resentm…
  Tamar Ariel, J Street · [email protected]
January 31, 2023 at 9:37 PM

[This Friday] Washington, DC protest in defense of Israeli democracy

J Street 100,000 Israelis have taken to the streets over the past few weeks to protest the far-right Netanyahu government’s assault on democracy and the rule of law. In solidarity, J Street and our fellow members of the Progressive Israel Network (PIN) are proud to co-sponsor a…
  J Street Events · [email protected]
January 30, 2023 at 11:01 PM

Expert Briefing: The Right-Wing Plan to Undermine Israel’s Supreme Court

J Street DONATE © 2023 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected] J Street is the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans who want Israel to be secure, democratic and the national home of the Jewish …
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
January 30, 2023 at 10:10 PM

The Escalation in Israeli-Palestinian Violence, and What the Biden Administration Must Do

J Street Over the past few days, the situation in the West Bank, Jerusalem and beyond has horrifyingly gone from “very bad” to “much worse.” Six months ago, after leading a delegation to the region, I came back deeply concerned that we stood at the edge of another serious round of violence. …
  Shany Granot-Lubaton, J Street · [email protected]
January 27, 2023 at 5:02 PM

Israeli Pro-Democracy Rallies in America US

J Street Dear Friends, As a member of J Street’s staff, and an Israeli now living in the United States, I couldn’t be more worried right now about the future of my country -- and about the survival of its democracy. A significant contingent of J Street’s staff, both across the …
  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]
January 26, 2023 at 6:38 PM

The most influential group you’ve never heard of

J Street You might not have heard of the Kohelet Policy Forum before, but you’ve certainly heard of their impact on Israeli democracy. Friends, Israel is in the midst of a major political struggle. On one side, those fighting to protect Israel’s founding ideals of democracy, equ…
  Dylan Williams, J Street · [email protected]
January 22, 2023 at 4:12 PM

Petition: Stand up to Netanyahu's Extreme Agenda

J Street 🛑 Friends, it’s time to stand up against the new extreme-right, Netanyahu-led government in Israel. We cannot continue with business as usual. Friends, We knew the new extreme-right, Netanyahu-led government in Israel would be a disaster for Israeli democracy, Palesti…
  Ben Winsor, J Street · [email protected]
January 18, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Tomorrow: Howard Dean

J Street Friends, Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean has felt the heat of America's broken Israel politics more than most. In 2003, as then frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination, Dean endured a firestorm of controversy for saying the US should be "even-hande…
  Ben Winsor, J Street · [email protected]
January 15, 2023 at 8:31 PM

FW: New 'Word on the Street' Series

J Street How You Can Access An Exclusive New Series of Interviews with Jeremy Ben-Ami Friend, Just wanted to make sure you don't miss out on our new 'Word on the Street' conversation series, the first of which will feature J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami in conversation with G…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
January 11, 2023 at 11:11 PM

Announcement: Word on the Street with Jeremy Ben-Ami

J Street How You Can Access An Exclusive New Series of Interviews with Jeremy Ben-Ami Dear Friend, We’ve just announced a new video series called ‘Word on The Street’ featuring conversations between J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami and exclusive special guests -- the first of w…
  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]
January 3, 2023 at 8:49 PM

Here's what your support means for 2023.

J Street Friends -- Happy New Year!! I wanted to reach out to thank you for your support for J Street in 2022 . And a special thank you to everyone that donated during our End-of-Year Fundraising Match! Your support means we can hit the ground running in 2023 to promote our pro…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 8:13 PM

Friends, can you help close the gap?

J Street ➡️ Please Read: We continue to face a 2022 shortfall with just hours left to fill it. This year, uncertainty around the stock market and inflation has had a noticeable impact on fundraising. Friends, Sorry to follow up so soon, we don’t have much time before tonight’s d…
  J Street Membership Alert · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 1:50 PM

⌛Last Chance to Renew! ⌛

J Street [Midnight Deadline: All Donations DOUBLED] We’ve got just hours left to renew your support for J Street with a contribution in 2022 -- and just hours to go until our grassroots donation match offer expires. Fund the Fight for Democracy, Equality & Human Rights DON…
  J Street · [email protected]
December 30, 2022 at 3:50 PM

Stand up for what's right, together

J Street ✅ Donation Matching Active ✅ Friends, your donations fuel the fight for a safe, just, free and equal future for the next generation of Israelis and Palestinians. © 2022 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected] Street is the …
  Adina Vogel Ayalon, J Street · [email protected]
December 29, 2022 at 4:12 PM

Settlements, Annexation and Netanyahu’s Return

J Street [⏰ Don’t Miss Donation Matching] Friends: Netanyahu’s new right-wing coalition government has made settlement expansion and cementing the occupation a top priority. We need red lines, not a green light. Donations Matched: Fund the Fight for Democracy, Equality and Hum…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
December 28, 2022 at 5:13 PM

What now?

J Street The two-state solution is as far off as ever. Israel elected the most right-wing government in its history. Palestinian leadership is divided and weakened. The question J Street faces is clear... Donations Matched: Fund the Fight for Democracy, Equality and Human Righ…
  J Street · [email protected]
December 27, 2022 at 5:05 PM

🙌 2022 Recap 🙌

J Street Friends, with your support in 2022: 💪 We stood up to fight for democracy against the MAGA movement and won 🗳️ We helped elect impressive new pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy leaders 🏆 98% of JStreetPAC endorsed incumbents won re-election 📣 We spoke up for the overwhelming majorit…
  Diane Asséo Griliches, J Street · [email protected]
December 26, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Why I’m personally matching you

J Street ✅ 2X Match Activated ✅ I support J Street for a pretty simple reason: Every Israeli child and every Palestinian child deserves the safety to grow up in freedom, peace and equality. Friends, I support J Street for a pretty simple reason: Every Israeli child and every Pa…
  J Street · [email protected]
December 23, 2022 at 3:20 PM

Update: Falling Short 🟢🟢🟢⚪⚪⚪

J Street Friends – Time is running out. Fuel the movement to ensure that every Israeli child and every Palestinian child can grow up in peace, security and freedom. © 2022 J Street | www.jstreet.org | [email protected] J Street is the politic…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
December 22, 2022 at 4:12 PM

My answer to AIPAC’s attacks

J Street Friends, Over the past few months, AIPAC has taken to tweeting incessantly that “J Street is many things, but it’s not pro-Israel.” It’s an odd shift for an organization that spent most of J Street’s first decade ignoring us. Their Twitter feed -- run now by the forme…
  Adee Telem, J Street · [email protected]
December 21, 2022 at 7:34 PM

Are you with us?

J Street I’m reaching out because we’re falling short of our end-of-year fundraising goal and we currently don’t have a record of a contribution under this email address for 2022. Friend, This year, thousands of grassroots pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans chipped i…
  Nate Wolfson, J Street · [email protected]
December 20, 2022 at 8:53 PM

“ANTI-ISRAEL”

J Street I get called “anti-Israel,” a “self-hating Jew,” an “assimilationist” or even a “Nazi sympathizer” at least a dozen times a day. Friend, I get called “anti-Israel,” a “self-hating Jew,” an “assimilationist” or even a “Nazi sympathizer” at least a dozen times a day. As …
  J Street · [email protected]
December 18, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Sharing light this Hanukkah

J Street 🔥 Friends – We wanted to share the light and hope that our progressive Israeli allies bring us in our shared fight for equality, democracy and peace. Friends, Ahead of the first night of Hanukkah, we wanted to share the light and hope that our progressive Israeli friend…
  Nadav Tamir, J Street · [email protected]
December 15, 2022 at 4:53 PM

Netanyahu’s Band of Extremists

J Street Friends, the past few weeks here in Israel have brought a series of frightening announcements as Benjamin Netanyahu assembles the most extreme, right-wing government in our history. Friends, The past few weeks here in Israel have brought a series of frightening announ…
  Cooper Boyar, J Street · [email protected]
December 13, 2022 at 10:56 PM

Hebron: “No one walked away not feeling outraged”

J Street I’m sharing a piece of feedback we received: “Hebron was the most emotionally intense moment that I’ve had in this job. No one walked away not feeling outraged, no matter their personal politics before the trip or the orientation of their office.” Friends, Every year, …
  J Street · [email protected]
December 11, 2022 at 4:33 PM

Your J Street Status

J Street Friends, We’re writing to thank you, sincerely, for being part of the J Street movement. We currently have you listed as a J Street supporter (it's free!) giving you access to exclusive briefings, petitions, news updates and advocacy opportunities with Members of Congr…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
December 6, 2022 at 3:11 PM

Day 3: J Street Conference Recap

J Street 💬 The final day of the J Street Conference featured a series of important conversations with leaders, advocates and foreign policy experts. Friend -- The final day of the J Street National Conference featured a series of important conversations with leaders, advocates and…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
December 5, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Day 2: J Street Conference Recap

J Street 🌎 Kicking off with a keynote address from Secretary of State Antony Blinken, it was a day of important, powerful and often moving speeches. Friend -- Day two of the J Street National Conference kicked off with a keynote address from Secretary of State Antony Blinken from…
  J Street Donation Match · [email protected]
December 4, 2022 at 5:30 PM

✅ Match Activated ✅

J Street J Street supporter Nancy Goroff of New York has joined a fellow supporter and pledged to personally match every new J Street donation in the next 48 hours up to $50,000. Friends, J Street supporter Nancy Goroff of New York has joined a fellow supporter and pledged to pe…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
December 4, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Opening Night: J Street Conference Recap

J Street 🎤 Representative Jamie Raskin, Maryland Congressman and key January 6 Committee member, earned a lengthy standing ovation for his energetic, passionate call for to defend democracy and freedom both at home and abroad.  Friend -- Last night kicked off J Street's first in-p…
  Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street · [email protected]
December 1, 2022 at 7:24 PM

Pro-Israel, Pro-Peace, AND Pro-Democracy

J Street Friend, I wanted to personally share with you that J Street is updating our tagline -- which summarizes the core priorities and values of our movement. Going forward, we’re going to officially make clear that J Street is a pro-Israel, pro-peace, and pro-democracy movem…
  Logan Bayroff, J Street · [email protected]
November 30, 2022 at 10:06 PM

Secretary of State Blinken to Address J Street National Conference

J Street Friend, We’re honored and excited to announce that Secretary of State Antony Blinken will deliver a keynote address at J Street’s National Conference on Sunday, December 4! It’s not too late to register to join Secretary Blinken, our entire lineup of amazing speakers,…
  Adee Telem, J Street · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Falling Short: 🟢🟢🟢⚪⚪

J Street ⏰ Giving Tuesday ⏰ Friends – Our records show you haven’t made a contribution in 2022 yet, would you be able to make a Giving Tuesday donation to push us over the finish line? Giving Tuesday: Support Democracy, Equality & Peace DONATE It's Adee again! We’re curre…
  Adee Telem, J Street · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 1:32 PM

It’s a great morning to donate 😊

J Street Good Morning Friends! This Giving Tuesday, we’re aiming to raise $40,000 to fund our work. Are you able to make a Giving Tuesday donation to help reach our goal? Giving Tuesday: Support Democracy, Equality & Peace DONATE Good Morning Friends! This Giving Tuesday,…
  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…