BDS

We Went to Engage. We were Called Pigs and Worse

Two days ago, I was part of a J Street U delegation attending a major summit at the United Nations...

Counterproductive “Anti-BDS Summit” Empowered Fringe Voices

I was part of a delegation of J Street U student leaders who attended today’s anti-BDS Summit at the United...

Anti-BDS, Anti-Occupation: A J Street U Statement of Principles

At J Street U, we are passionate supporters of Israel who are deeply concerned about its future as a democratic...

New York City Council Member Opposes BDS and the Occupation

Legislators and activists working on this issue should take note: This is what it means to make a compelling case...

My Speech to the Presbyterians

Last Shabbat, I addressed Presbyterian clergy and laity at the Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly in Detroit, arguing against BDS...

On Threat of BDS, Don’t Shoot the Messenger

Recent criticism from some in Israel and the United States of Secretary of State John Kerry for warning that Israel...

Word on the Street: Crossroads

As I write these words, Secretary of State John Kerry is in the midst of another Mideast trip, having spent...

Letter from Rachel Lerner, Vice-President of J Street Education Fund

We have received some inquiries about our recent decision to release a statement of our own in response to the...

Observing what’s right and doing what’s just

Below is an excerpt from a speech recently given by Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Jewish Labor Committee and the...