Proud of the J Street team and this historic investment in the 2026 cycle. We’re investing in 5 target races, taking on AIPAC endorsees who are deeply unqualified and anti-democratic. 1/3

J Street Action Fund Announces $3 Million Ad Campaign Taking On AIPAC-Backed Anti-Democracy Candidates

This investment marks the first time that the J Street Action Fund has gone on offense against AIPAC-backed incumbents in a significant number of competitive Congressional races. It is the organizatio...

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where is @ADL??? did they not used to be against bigotry? or too busy defending Elon Musk?

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Multiple Republicans posted ugly Islamophobic rhetoric online after Abdul El-Sayed's win in Michigan.

I just signed this letter from the Jewish community in support of Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, and I hope you’ll join me. 1/3

This weekend, J Street U co-sponsored the College Democrats of America convention. Since it was announced that Hasan Piker would be speaking, some have sought to portray our participation as an endorsement of his views. That is simply false. 1/7

Jewish Insider@jewishinsider.com · 2mo ago

J Street’s college group is co-sponsoring this weekend’s College Democrats of America convention that featured far-left, antisemitic influencer Hasan Piker.

I’ve known @bradlander.bsky.social for more than 25 years, and I’ve always appreciated his willingness to reject false choices when it comes to Israel, Palestine and our politics. open.substack.com/live-stream/... 1/2

LIVE SOON: Brad Lander on Healing the Divide over Israel and Palestine

Starting Jul 1 at 4:00 PM EDT

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I’ve spent more than two decades publicly challenging AIPAC. Its politics deserve tough scrutiny. What they don’t justify is demonization. 1/2 jstreetdotorg.substack.com/p/aipac-j-st...

AIPAC, J Street and the Danger of Political Demonization

Criticism is essential to democracy. Demonization is a threat to it.

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It’s no secret that Netanyahu wanted this war. But the buck stops with Donald Trump. He is the commander in chief, and if he decides to take Americans to war, he owns that.

Over the weekend, AIPAC launched a wave of negative ads attacking former Congressman Tom Malinowski, who is currently running for Congress in NJ-11. 🧵

While the ceasefire appears to be holding, it’s not clear that enough humanitarian assistance is getting to those in desperate need, and we know the devastation to be addressed in Gaza is generational. American aid must reach civilians without delay and requires real oversight.

Congressman Gabe Amo@amo.house.gov · 11mo ago

One month after the ceasefire agreement, sufficient humanitarian aid is not reaching those struggling in Gaza. I’m leading 125 @housedemocrats.bsky.social urging Secretary Rubio to fulfill the ceasefire agreement and get enough water, food & supplies to Palestinian civilians.

We’re deeply grateful for @pelosi.house.gov's courage & leadership. As @jeremybenami.bsky.social said: “Speaker Pelosi’s career embodies the principle that support for Israel and a deep commitment to peace, justice & democracy are – and have always been – compatible.”

J Street Applauds Nancy Pelosi’s Remarkable Career - J Street

Speaker Pelosi’s extraordinary career embodies the principle that strong support for Israel and a deep commitment to peace, justice and democracy are – and have always been – compatible

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Mamdani and J Street Slam ADL's 'Mamdani Antisemitism Monitor' Tracking Incoming NYC Mayor By @etannechin.bsky.social archive.fo/2025.11.05-2... @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social @jeremybenami.bsky.social @mauriciolapchik.bsky.social - Ayman quoted 👇

Mamdani and J Street slam ADL's 'Mamdani Antisemitism Monitor' tracking incoming NYC mayor

Describing the ADL's Initiative as 'Alarming,' and J Street Chief Slammed Organization's Refusal to Apply 'Equivalent Scrutiny to Donald Trump, Despite His Long Track Record of Using Antisemitism and ...

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A must read from @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social's @jeremybenami.bsky.social!

jstreetdotorg.bsky.social@jstreetdotorg.bsky.social · 11mo ago

“We are safest when we are part of a broad coalition opposing hate, racism and bigotry of all kinds.” @jeremybenami.bsky.social writes on how we can truly fight antisemitism – without weaponizing Jewish fear or undermining democracy. 🔗 jstreetdotorg.substack.com/p/how-can-we...

Two years after the horrors of October 7, I remain as committed as ever to peace – a word stigmatized by too many on the right and abandoned by too many on the center left. My commitment to reclaiming the word is my way of honoring those lost. 1/6

Smotrich will fail. Bulldozers, concrete and settlements can't bury a people’s desire for self-determination. As Jews, we know: 2,000 years never erased our dream of being a free people in our own land. Israel's future depends on assisting Palestinian freedom, not denying it.

Smotrich says he’ll okay 3,000 homes east of Jerusalem, ‘burying idea of Palestinian state’

E1 settlement project that would split West Bank into north and south has been on hold for decades amid international pressure; settler leader hails 'historical achievement'

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1/ Last week, I led a J Street delegation to Israel/Palestine just as Speaker Johnson and two AIPAC-sponsored congressional delegations were on their own tours. Our trips share basic similarities, but what really matters is what their groups didn’t see: 🧵 jeremybenami.substack.com/p/half-the-s...

Tonight’s vote in the Senate to disapprove selling certain offensive arms to Israel was an historic milestone. Over half the Democratic caucus agreed with the premise that support for Israel’s defense and security cannot be provided in the form of a blank check. jstreet.org/press-releas...

J Street Welcomes Over Half of Democratic Caucus in the Senate Sending Vital Message of Disapproval to Netanyahu - J Street

We commend those senators who have taken a difficult vote in order to say that it is not ‘pro-Israel’ to enable this government’s disastrous path.

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Two young Palestinians – including a Palestinian-American – were just killed in a settler attack. This violence must stop. Tell your member of Congress to support the West Bank Violence Prevent Act by signing and sharing this @jstreetdotorg petition: act.jstreet.org/sign/congres...

This week, I shared my two cents on Zohran Mamdani’s primary victory in NYC. I argue that not only do we need to engage with those with whom we disagree, but we also have to stand up for one another – Jews, Muslims and everyone alike. jeremybenami.substack.com/p/a-progress...

For over a decade, a driving focus of J Street’s mission has been preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. We have some thoughts on where to go from here – now we’ve seen where diplomacy gets us, and where military strikes get us 🧵

Following the American military attack on Iranian nuclear facilities Saturday, @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social President @jeremybenami.bsky.social and NJN President and CEO @hadarsusskind.bsky.social issued the following statement:

Restrained, sober, and on the money: jstreet.org/press-releas... @jeremybenami.bsky.social

J Street and Members of the Progressive Israel Network Statement Following US Attack on Iran - J Street

We fear that the Trump Administration’s unauthorized attack on Iran on Saturday risks a dangerous escalation into a new, broader Middle East war of choice. We hope that this war can be swiftly brought...

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There’s rarely a moment when military action looks better than in the first 24 hours. The real test of the wisdom of a decision is what happens next. Here are my thoughts on where we could be headed following yesterday’s attacks. open.substack.com/pub/jeremybe...

Now What?

President Trump attacked. Iran’s nuclear program is in shambles. Are we better off today than we were last week? Only time will tell.

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Thought-provoking by @esthersperber.bsky.social. Picks up on some of the thoughts expressed by @ericalterman.bsky.social about the divides in the Jewish community that radical right nationalism is forcing on global Jewry. blogs.timesofisrael.com/is-it-time-f...

The Blogs: Is it time for compassionate Judaism to split with vengeful, racist Judaism?

I wonder how my synagogue, day school, and summer camp can be part of the same movement as people who joyfully sing 'Death to the Arabs'

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Reflections on traveling to Vienna with my family to explore our family history. Thoughts in the post on antisemitism, Palestinian loss and more. Great to hear from those who share these roots. open.substack.com/pub/jeremybe...

1938 Vienna, Antisemitism and Palestine

I’m just back from a family vacation that ended with three days of ‘roots’ exploration in Vienna, where four generations on my mother’s side lived in the decades leading to 1938.

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An Open Letter to leaders of the American Jewish establishment: Calls for unity should not become excuses to stifle debate and dissent. Dissent from Israel's government has never been more vital. open.substack.com/pub/jeremybe...

On Unity: An Open Letter to the American Jewish Establishment

Don’t Allow Calls for Unity to Shut Down Dissent and Debate

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All of us at J Street are horrified and heartbroken. This morning, we woke up to the devastating news that a gunman shouting “free Palestine” had shot and killed two young Israeli Embassy staff at the Capital Jewish Museum, not far from our office. 1/10

“I’m a rabbi. Cutting off aid to Palestinians violates our Jewish values.” URJ President Rick Jacobs today in The Washington Post Excerpts below...👇

Opinion | I’m a rabbi. Starving Gaza is immoral.

A just war must be fought by just means.

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1. As Trump heads to the region, Israel faces a massive bipartisan crisis in its relationship with the U.S. There is a way out, but it requires ending the war, getting the hostages out, pursuing normalization and a Palestinian state. Short of that, the relationship may never be the same.

'Why I, an Israeli, Work for J Street’ By Gal Peled @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social @jeremybenami.bsky.social 🧵

The Blogs: Why I, an Israeli, Work for J Street

From the blog of Gal Peleg Laniado at The Times of Israel

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