J Street Chicago Confederation: An Emerging Plausible Two-State Solution?

In their recent New York Times op-ed, Israeli journalist Bernard Avishai and Palestinian entrepreneur Sam Bahour argue that the key to resolving the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis is a confederated state that guarantees freedom of movement, sovereignty and security.  Over the years, this topic has been extensively discussed by both activists and academics. But there are […]

A Conversation with Rabbi Dr. Haviva Ner-David and Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg

Join us for a special event on Rabbi Dr. Haviva Ner-David's debut novel, Hope Valley, sponsored by T'ruah and co-sponsored by J Street. This event will feature  Rabbi Dr. Haviva Ner-David -- author of Hope Valley -- in conversation with Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg .  Hope Valley is a story of an unexpected friendship between a Palestinian-Israeli and […]

J Street Philadelphia: The Impact of the Israeli Elections on Israel and the US

The leadership and composition of the Israeli government will affect not only Israelis but all of us who care about Israel’s future. It also could have a big impact on the US-Israel relationship. Please join J Street Philadelphia, Main Line Reform Temple and the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) to hear from our panel of […]

(Invitation) J Street South Program on The American Jewish Community and Israel

Join J Street Southern Supporters as we convene a discussion on the American Jewish Community and Israel, featuring Jim Gerstein, Principle of GBAO Research and Strategy, Anat Hoffman, Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Center, Dr. Elan Ezrachi, Fellow for ‎The Center for Jewish Peoplehood Education, and Or Hadash Rabbi Emirit and Dr. Analia […]

Palestinian Perspectives and What We Can Do

We will hear from three fantastic Palestinian leaders: Suma Qawasmi, an activist from Sheikh Jarrah and senior program manager at Kids4Peace International; Ahmad Muna, a community leader and educator with the Educational Bookshop in Jerusalem; and Rawan Odeh, managing director of New Story Leadership. They will share with us their experience living under occupation, how […]

Film Discussion with J Street Philadelphia: My Neighborhood

My Neighborhood (2012) - Discussion July 1 at 7pm Despite being almost a decade old, this film is of the moment as it takes place in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah where Mohammed El Kurd, a Palestinian boy, is growing up. His family loses half of their home to Israeli settlers leading a […]