J Street

Examining Peace, Remembering Rabin: Some Reflections on the J-Street Conference

Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater | Posted 11.09.2009 | World


Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater

To water the seeds of peace, we need to recognize the humanity on all sides of this conflict and work to create a framework of peace that acknowledges the truths of two distinct narratives.

We Need 'A Street', Not J Street

David Suissa | Posted 11.06.2009 | Politics


David Suissa

Can you imagine how transformational it would be if a high profile, "pro-Arab, pro-peace" organization pressured Palestinian leaders to dismantle the teaching of Jew-hatred in Palestinian society -- a hatred that has made a mockery of all moves toward peace?

Senate and House Doves Attend Israeli Settler Pep Rally On Capitol Hill

MJ Rosenberg | Posted 11.05.2009 | World


MJ Rosenberg

On the very day the House was voting on the anti-Goldstone resolution, a far-right Israel group was meeting on the Hill to discuss a far-right, pro-settler agenda.

Sam Stein

NIAC And J Street, Progressive Foreign Policy Groups, Become Political Targets

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 11.03.2009 | Politics


In the usually wonky world of non-profit issue-advocacy organizations, a decidedly political campaign has been waged against foreign policy institutio...

J Street Again

James Zogby | Posted 11.02.2009 | World


James Zogby

In the 1990s, when we came together, we only did it at the behest of the White House, and Israeli and Palestinian leaders on the White House lawn validated the effort. This time is different.

Dems in House to Pass Resolution Defending Gaza War

MJ Rosenberg | Posted 10.31.2009 | Politics


MJ Rosenberg

Some of the very House members who denounce the Iraq war, the Afghanistan war and God knows how many other US military actions (often rightly) go mute when it comes to Israel.

Elie Wiesel Appears With End Times Pastor John Hagee, Hagee Trashes Obama

Max Blumenthal | Posted 10.30.2009 | Media


Max Blumenthal

During an unofficial panel of bloggers and activists at J Street's conference, I criticized Wiesel and Oren for associating with Hagee. Why is Wiesel palling around with Hagee? Why did I "mock" Wiesel?

Dispatch from J Street

Antony Loewenstein | Posted 10.30.2009 | Politics


Antony Loewenstein

J Street must decide what it wants to be -- a wide tent that allows all Jewish opinions on Israel or an orthodoxy that pushes only conventional platitudes -- but the Palestinians don't have time to wait.

Inside the J Street Conference

Salena Tramel | Posted 10.29.2009 | World


Salena Tramel

The events harnessed an energy similar to Obama's presidential run last year. Like that campaign, J Street came as a breath of fresh air for many who felt they were part of a silenced majority.

Chuck Hagel to Co-Chair Obama's Intel Advisory Board

Steve Clemons | Posted 10.28.2009 | Politics


Steve Clemons

Chuck Hagel will soon be officially announced as the new chair of the President's Federal Intelligence Advisory Board. He represents the brand of pragmatic Republican national security decisionmaking that Obama needs to hear.

Young Palestinian Shot By IDF, Attends J Street Conference

MJ Rosenberg | Posted 10.28.2009 | World


MJ Rosenberg

In 2000, the Israeli army decided to seize Yusuf Bashir's house and use it as a sentry post. The army had already destroyed other houses in the neighborhood.

J Street Conference To Open Amid Controversy

Washington Post | Dan Eggen | Posted 10.25.2009 | Politics


J Street, an advocacy and lobbying firm created 18 months ago, is holding its first annual conference beginning Sunday, with participation from about ...

Tzipi Livni Shows Prime Ministerial Stuff on J Street Conference

Steve Clemons | Posted 10.22.2009 | World


Steve Clemons

Tzipi Livni has sent in a remarkable letter of affirmation to J Street, recognizing potential differences but affirming a shared strategic vision for the best interests of Israel.

Pro-Israel Peace Camp Cares About America, Too

Dan Fleshler | Posted 10.21.2009 | Politics


Dan Fleshler

Like other J Streeters, I think the Obama administration is helping America and Israel when it tries to stop actions that, if left unchecked, will preclude a two-state solution.

Searching for a Minyan: Our Response to Being Censored by J Street

Kevin Coval | Posted 10.20.2009 | World


Kevin Coval

Some right-wing blogs and pseudo-news organizations have churned the alarmist rumor mill about the J Street conference. What is disappointing, and troubling, is J Street's response: caving.

The Man Behind the J Street Smear Campaign

MJ Rosenberg | Posted 10.20.2009 | Politics


MJ Rosenberg

There sure is a lot of effort going into discrediting an organization that is, in fact, only a little to the left of the "mainstream" pro-Israel organizations.

Is Israel's New Ambassador Trying To Squelch J Street?

MJ Rosenberg | Posted 10.14.2009 | World


MJ Rosenberg

Israel's ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren, is boycotting J Street's -- the new pro-Israel PAC -- first annual conference. Incredibly, he says it could "impair Israeli interests."

J Street's Shameful Attacks on Aipac

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach | Posted 09.21.2009 | Politics


Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

The left-wing Israeli lobby J Street's cheap tactics of creating its name by attacking Aipac, the ADL, and the ZOA is shameful. There's room in the Jewish community for many voices without creating a civil war.

J Street: The New Israel Lobby

New York Times | JAMES TRAUB | Posted 11.13.2009 | Politics


In July, President Obama met for 45 minutes with leaders of American Jewish organizations. All presidents meet with Israel's advocates. Obama, however...

Community Organizing for Peace

Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater | Posted 08.23.2009 | World


Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater

Having spent the past decade advocating in different congressional districts for peace in the Middle East, I have found a similar response: elected officials act when they hear from their constituents.

Four Reflections on the Iranian Uprising So Far

Salena Tramel | Posted 07.23.2009 | World


Salena Tramel

I have been glued to the Internet all week watching Iran's chaos unfold from the outside. Following are some key lessons learned, regardless of the outcome of the fallout.

Defend Rep. Donna Edwards From Intimidation on Israel and Mideast

Jeremy Ben-Ami | Posted 07.10.2009 | Politics


Jeremy Ben-Ami

Let's show that there's real support for pro-Israel, pro-peace members of Congress by helping Congresswoman Donna Edwards scare off any possible challengers.

ADL Sets Another Roadblock to Mid-East Peace

Sarah Newman | Posted 05.04.2009 | World


Sarah Newman

Under his previous term, Netanyahu's extreme right-wing domestic and international policies left Israel starving for alternatives. Literally.

J Street Threatens AIPAC Because Of 'Generational Anxiety:' Ezra Klein

The American Prospect | Ezra Klein | Posted 05.01.2009 | World


James Besser asks why the major Jewish groups have responded to J Street with so much more fury and fear than, say, the formation of Americans for Pea...

2 Jews, 3 opinions

Isaac Luria | Posted 04.27.2009 | Politics


Isaac Luria

Since J Street released a second poll of American Jews' views on Israel, the Middle East, and the US role in resolving conflicts in the region, some of the usual suspects have tried to reject the results out of hand.