Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Put Allies at Odds

July 5th, 2012

As a long-time advocate for peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, I am pained that frustration over failure to achieve a just and lasting peace has led allies in the struggle to end up at odds over tactics like boycotts, divestment and sanctions (BDS). Read More...

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Statement by J Street Communications Director Jessica Rosenblum on planned visit by Presidential candidate Mitt Romney to Israel

July 2nd, 2012

This visit to Israel will provide Governor Romney with an important opportunity to see the challenges facing Israel and the region firsthand. He'll have the opportunity as well to flesh out how he intends to advance American interests in the region and the long-term strategic relationship between the United States and Israel. Read More...

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J Street Mourns the Passing of Yitzhak Shamir

June 30th, 2012

J Street joins the State of Israel and the world’s Jewish community in mourning the passing of Yitzhak Shamir, Israel's seventh Prime Minister. Read More...

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J Street Congratulates Israeli President Peres on Receiving Presidential Medal of Freedom

June 13th, 2012

J Street proudly congratulates Israeli President Shimon Peres on receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom today, an honor rarely extended to world leaders. Read More...

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Watch Jeremy Ben-Ami debate Bill Kristol

June 1st, 2012

J Street President recently debated Emergency Committee for Israel Bill Kristol at B'nai Jeshurun in NYC. Watch their full debate. Read More...

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