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How Obama Divided the Jews, and the Result

Dovid Efune | Posted 08.01.2011

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Dovid Efune

For millennia, diversity of opinion has been a Jewish hallmark, as the old adage goes, 'when you have two Jews, you've three opinions.'

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Is JStreet a Part of the Solution or the Problem?

Alison Avigayil Ramer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Alison Avigayil Ramer

If JStreet does not have the capacity to acknowledge that the two-state solution based on land-for-peace is no longer a solution, will the "pro-Israel, pro-peace" organization really be able to support the future peace process?

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What Will Israel Not Do?

Warren Goldstein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Warren Goldstein

But is there really nothing Israel will not do? Ok, I guess they could have sunk all of the ships. Great. Shall we congratulate the IDF on its restraint -- before AIPAC gets to it?

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Arabs and Jews Together for Peace

James Zogby | Posted 05.25.2011

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James Zogby

Sunday, representatives of over three dozen Arab American and American Jewish organizations met in Washington to make clear their shared commitment to a comprehensive Middle East peace.

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Defend Rep. Donna Edwards From Intimidation on Israel and Mideast

Jeremy Ben-Ami | Posted 05.25.2011

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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.

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ADL Sets Another Roadblock to Mid-East Peace

Sarah Newman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sarah Newman

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

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Gaza--How Jews Can Help Make Real Peace

Warren Goldstein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Warren Goldstein

There are far too many reasons to feel distress, sadness, and anger about Israel's massive air bombardment and invasion of Gaza--its shortsightedness;...

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Progressive Israel Lobby Launches As Alternative To AIPAC

J Street | Posted 05.25.2011

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A new Israel lobby group has launched to combat the dominance of American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) in advocating American policy in the...

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