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J Street opposes the Gaza-bound flotilla, expresses concern about possible violence

J Street opposes the Gaza-bound flotilla. We strongly urge those organizing and participating in the flotilla to reconsider. We are...

Statement by J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami on the Fifth Anniversary of Gilad Shalit’s Captivity

It is impossible to imagine the pain that the Shalit family has experienced over the past five years since Gilad...

Jewish Americans Overwhelmingly Cold Toward Tea Party

In response to reports of a new non-scientific sampling of Jewish American attitudes toward the Tea Party, J Street President...

J Street Commends President Obama’s Middle East Speech

J Street commends President Obama for his important speech today outlining his approach to the changing Middle East and stating...

J Street Reacts to Violence In, Around Israel

In reaction to violence in and around Israel today, J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami calls on Palestinian leaders and the...

Statement on George Mitchell’s Resignation as U.S. Mideast Envoy

J Street has deep respect for George Mitchell’s service as special Middle East peace envoy over the past two years....

J Street Commends CUNY Vote to Reverse Decision Revoking Tony Kushner Honorary Degree

The decision by the Board of the City University of New York to grant an honorary degree to Tony Kushner...

Statement on Yom Ha-Zikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut

J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami released the following statement as those in Israel mourn the fallen on Yom Ha-Zikaron (Israeli...

J Street Meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

In a meeting today with J Street's National Leadership Mission, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reaffirmed his willingness to proceed to...