The Necessity of Creating a New Pro-Israel Space
The Jewish Community does not have one opinion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We must create a variety of spaces for Jews to speak on this tough issue.
Tag: "J Street"
My “Coming Out” Story … As a J Street Supporter
Minnesotan Mara Baron “comes out” as a J Street supporter after an especially inspiring policy conference in Washington, DC. And invites you to join her.
Apr 27, 2012 | 4 comments | View Post
Making History: the Future of Pro-Israel at J Street
“We are the future of pro-Israel,” says Minnesotan Evan Stern as he heads off to J Street’s national policy conference in Washington, DC this weekend.
Mar 23, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Finding Optimism and Engagement at J Street’s Policy Conference
As Macalester Student Rebecca Hornstein listened to Israeli, American, and Palestinian activists taking risks for peace at J Street, she asked herself, “What’s my excuse for not taking action?”
Mar 15, 2012 | 16 comments | View Post
J Street’s National Conference is Coming Soon – Will You Join Me?
There is really nothing better than participating in something where you learn new things, meet new people, influence history, and have a good time while doing it!
Mar 09, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Pro-Israel? According to Whom?
2/3 of American Jews want active American leadership to resolve the conflict. So why are Republicans fighting this? Because their playbook is drastically out of date; & their talking points disconnected from facts on the ground and the will of American Jews.
Jan 02, 2012 | 5 comments | View Post
J Street Supports Veto, Warns Against Cutting Aid
In open letter, J Street seeks to mobilize American Jewish community in a different direction: to speak out for the two-state solution.
Sep 14, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
In the Tent, or Out: That is Still the J-Street Question
Daniel Gordis addresses J-Street Leadership Mission. Read his remarks and the challenge he issues to J-Street.
Jun 05, 2011 | 4 comments | View Post
8 Weeks in Israel? = Lifelong Passion for Jewish Community
In Israel I found a circle of Jewish friends. Israel means a lot to me, but my sustaining Jewish identifier is really the community.
Feb 15, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
What the Bleep?! This Week’s Hot Jewish News
Don’t miss: “writ of possible simcha,” Israel’s massive fire; Indiana U’s anti-Semitism, Hanukkah sex tips, & Helen Thomas’s craziness.
J Street, Who Are You?
What constitutes legitimate criticism of Israel? Is it appropriate for J Street to lobby Congress in opposition to Israel’s policies?
Dec 02, 2010 | 9 comments | View Post
What the Bleep?! The 2010 Halloween/Elections Edition
Don’t miss these stories: bombs in Chicago, the RJC’s creepy ad, Jews pushing for pot in Cali, Anne Frank for Halloween, and more.
J Street at AIPAC – huh? (Plus a video interview)
Who’d have thunk that J Street, the upstart “Pro-Israel, Pro-Peace” organization that critics say threatens AIPAC’s message in Washington, would be a guest at this conference? [Video after the jump.]
Mar 22, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
Our Pro-Israel Lobby: J Street, AIPAC, and You
The Jewish world is abuzz with news of J Street’s first national conference next week in Washington, D.C., entitled “Driving Change, Securing Peace.” J-Street is seen by some as the new “pro-Israel, pro-peace” lobby and brands itself as “the new address for Middle East peace and security.”
Oct 14, 2009 | 8 comments | View Post
