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They Don’t Speak for Us

As direct talks begin between the Israelis and Palestinians, our community faces a choice. We can work urgently and boldly...

Distinguished Rabbinic Leaders Sign Letter in Support of J Street, Urgent US Leadership to Achieve Two States

Nine former presidents of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR), eight rabbis honored on The Forward's Sisterhood 50 list,...

J Street Condemns West Bank Terror Attack

We unequivocally condemn this brutal attack and hope that Israeli and Palestinian security forces swiftly bring the perpetrators to justice....

J Street Urges All Sides to Refrain from Unilateral Actions, Renounce Incitement as Direct Talks Begin

Achieving two states and a regional comprehensive peace has been the core objective of J Street since its founding, and...

J Street Calls on "Emergency Committee for Israel" to Clarify Position on Two States

The Emergency Committee should be ashamed. Most American Jews and friends of Israel simply will not buy the fear-mongering and...

J Street Applauds John Hagee Ministries’ Decision to Discontinue Support for Im Tirtzu

CUFI and J Street may disagree on a number of issues, but we see eye-to-eye when it comes to Im...

Statement on Announcement of Direct Talks

J Street welcomes today's announcement of direct talks, with the US closely shepherding the process. Bringing the parties together is...

J Street agrees with President Obama on Cordoba House

J Street's Jeremy Ben-Ami issues statement in support of President Obama's statement on the Cordoba House project in Manhattan.

Religious Freedom in New York City

To counter the opposition to plans by American Muslims to build a community center in lower Manhattan modeled after Jewish...