J Street, StandWithUs heads tangle at Temple Isaiah

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on March 13, 2013

These are tough times for people hoping for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Israel’s political cycle not stuck on the right

Published on January 14, 2013

With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu poised to win re-election later this month, some critics of Israel’s peace and security policies worry out loud that Israel’s political cycle -- its pattern of cycling alternately between the political left and right -- is stuck on the right.

Howard Berman among major Israel supporters absent from new Congress

Published on December 11, 2012

When the new Congress convenes in January, it will be missing several longtime pillars of support for Israel on Capitol Hill.

October 17, 2012

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on October 17, 2012

Boycott, divestment and sanctions put allies at odds

Published on July 3, 2012

As a long-time advocate for peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, I am pained that frustration over failure to achieve a just and lasting peace has led allies in the struggle to end up at odds over tactics like boycotts, divestment and sanctions (BDS).

Leftist Israelis, Beinart’s boycott and the limits of negative messaging

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on April 6, 2012

J Street, Israel still arguing — but on friendlier terms

Published on March 27, 2012

The first Israeli government official ever to appear before J Street received a rousing, whistling, foot-stomping reception. And that was it, as far as the welcome went.

Dovish J Street undecided on ADL-AJC Israel “Unity Pledge”

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on October 28, 2011

J Street opposes Palestinian statehood bid

Published on September 8, 2011

The liberal Jewish group J Street opposes Palestinian efforts to achieve statehood recognition through the United Nations, as well as plans to penalize the Palestinians for making the bid.

Netanyahu won’t meet with visiting congressional delegation

Published on June 6, 2011

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not meet with a visiting congressional delegation visiting under J Street auspices. Jeremy Ben-Ami, who directs the self-described "pro-Israel, pro-peace" group, confirmed Monday that the prime minister and other senior government officials refused to meet with the five-member delegation.

Civility 101

By Rob Eshman
Published on April 20, 2011

When you get a moment, go online and read the account by our reporter Jonah Lowenfeld of the April 11 J Street debate at Temple Israel of Hollywood. Jewish Journal columnist David Suissa squared off against Jeremy Ben-Ami, founder and president of the self-annointed “pro-Israel, pro-peace” lobbying group J Street. About 600 people filed in.

J Street staffers announce departure

Published on April 6, 2011

Two J Street staff members who have been with the organization since its inception three years ago have resigned their positions for new opportunities, the organization announced. Issac Luria, the vice president of new media and communications, and press secretary Amy Spitalnick are leaving the the liberal pro-Israel lobby, the organization's president, Jeremy Ben-Ami, announced Wednesday.

Briefs: Pro-Israel doves launch D.C. lobbying effort, Carter—in Israel— calls Sderot attacks ’

Published on April 17, 2008

Pro-Israel doves are launching an initiative aimed at countering the influence of established Jewish organizations on Capitol Hill. In a conference call Tuesday, organizers announced the launch of J Street, a lobby outfit and a political action committee backed by some of the biggest names in the dovish pro-Israel community.