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J Street Statement on the passing of Congressman Donald Payne

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Congressman Donald Payne of New Jersey. As a senior member of the...

J Street and J Street U Joint Statement on “Israel Apartheid Week”

As in past years, J Street and J Street U are dismayed and troubled by the counterproductive rhetoric “Israel Apartheid...

J Street statement on bombings in India, Georgia

J Street is deeply concerned by the bombing of the Israeli diplomatic vehicle that took place today outside the Israeli...

Jeremy Ben-Ami responds to breakdown of Israeli-Palestinian talks – UPDATED

WASHINGTON — J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami issued the following statement in response to the apparent failure of the latest...

J Street’s Jeremy Ben-Ami Responds to Mufti’s ‘Incendiary’ Comments

WASHINGTON— J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami released the following statement in response to Mufti of Jerusalem Sheikh Muhammad Hussein’s invocation...

J Street Hires Rabbinic Director

WASHINGTON — J Street announced today that Rabbi Lawrence Troster will join the pro-Israel, pro-peace lobby as Rabbinic Director, effective...

J Street Responds to Santorum’s Comments on West Bank

WASHINGTON—In response to Senator Rick Santorum’s comments regarding the status of the West Bank, J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami issued...

J Street Responds to Israeli, Palestinian Meeting in Amman

WASHINGTON— J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami issued the following statement in response to the meetings between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators...

J Street Welcomes Ambassador’s Call to Congress to Remove Holds on Palestinian Aid

WASHINGTON—J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami released the following statement in response to Ambassador of Israel to the United States Michael...