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J Street Introduces New Communications Team

WASHINGTON—J Street is pleased to announce the hire of three new staff members, who together will lead the pro-Israel, pro-peace...

American Jews continue to back President Obama, US engagement in Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Washington—Support for both President Barack Obama and for US leadership to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains robust among American Jews,...

J Street Condemns Knesset Passage of Boycott Bill

J Street condemns the Knesset’s passage yesterday of a law making the call for boycotts of Israel or the West...

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....