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The Israel Debate Requires Empathy and Nuance

Two recent op-eds in the New York Times articulate the outer poles of the Israel debate.

J Street’s Commitment to Israel’s Future

In this polarized environment, it is important to define and defend a space where Jews can care deeply about Israel...

Appreciating President George H.W. Bush’s Contributions to Diplomacy in the Middle East

George H.W. Bush was one of the great foreign policy leaders of the 20th century. Anyone who cares about Israel...

The Two-Way Street: Entering Kislev, A Bright Light in the Darkness

Earlier this week, a bright light shone through the recent darkness. We celebrated an electoral breakthrough as talented leaders who...

Note from a political frontline

Greetings from Bangor, Maine, where the New England fall is at its magnificent height and where the temperatures are falling...

Pittsburgh did not Happen in a Vacuum

This is a time for grief and for healing -- and also for honesty, openness and action. The Tree of Life...

The Next Phase of J Street U’s “Stop Demolitions, Build Peace” Campaign

It’s been almost a year since we launched our "Stop Demolitions, Build Peace" campaign, and we’re celebrating a successful year of action...

Lapse in Jordan Peace Treaty Component Stems In Part From Disastrous Trump Policies

Whether or not Kushner ever releases his so-called plan, the reality is that Trump has gutted US relations with the...

Trump’s Latest Blow Against Unaccompanied Children is Unbelievably Cruel

This President and all his enablers must be stopped. We cannot stand silent when thousands of children are abused by...