The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/j-street/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:48:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png J Street | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/j-street/ 32 32 Ambassador to US slams minister’s ‘disgusting’ remark that Reform rabbi marries dogs https://www.timesofisrael.com/ambassador-to-us-slams-ministers-disgusting-remark-that-reform-rabbi-marries-dogs/ Thu, 21 May 2026 18:22:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828288 Yechiel Leiter's condemnation of May Golan's attack on MK Gilad Kariv comes as over 500 Jewish leaders demand envoy himself apologize for calling J Street a 'cancer' in Jewish community

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]]> Israeli envoy to US calls J Street a ‘cancer within the Jewish community’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-envoy-to-us-calls-j-street-a-cancer-within-the-jewish-community/ Tue, 19 May 2026 08:04:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3826362 Yechiel Leiter brands liberal Zionist lobby 'duplicitous,' appears to reject its Jewish identity; J Street leader: Israel 'should be engaging with us' not 'calling us names'

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]]> Once the left wing of US Jewry, is J Street now the new center? https://www.timesofisrael.com/once-the-left-wing-of-us-jewry-is-j-street-now-the-new-center/ Fri, 01 May 2026 17:07:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3814067 Lobby's views haven’t moderated, but as Democratic support for Israel has fallen, its effort to push back on anti-Zionism has moved it into the mainstream — awkwardly for Israel

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]]> After AIPAC-backed primary loss, Malinowski endorses rival who accuses Israel of genocide https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-aipac-backed-primary-loss-malinowski-endorses-rival-who-accuses-israel-of-genocide/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:43:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3799472 Former New Jersey congressman throws support behind Analilia Mejia; pro-Israel lobby group has brushed off criticism that its attack ads inadvertently contributed to progressive candidate's win

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]]> Progressive Jewish groups hit out at ADL over ‘Mamdani monitor’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/progressive-jewish-groups-hit-out-at-adl-over-mamdani-monitor/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 01:17:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3686775 Left-wing organizations claim initiative, set to track mayor-elect's policies and personnel appointments seen as threatening to NYC Jewish community, is 'Islamophobic and racist'

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]]> World Zionist Congress leaders preach unity as delegates spar over Jewish future https://www.timesofisrael.com/world-zionist-congress-leaders-preach-unity-as-delegates-spar-over-jewish-future/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:30:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3676305 Opening night of the 'parliament of the Jewish people' is filled with festivities even as debate flares between right and left, secular and religious, over where critical funding will go

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]]> J Street head says he’s now convinced Israel committing genocide in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/j-street-head-says-hes-now-convinced-israel-committing-genocide-in-gaza/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:23:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3613530 Jeremy Ben-Ami explains he has been 'persuaded rationally' by legal and scholarly arguments, stresses that though he won't use term himself, he won't argue against it either

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]]> Over 550 rabbis, cantors sign letter accusing Trump of ‘abusing’ antisemitism issue https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-550-rabbis-cantors-sign-letter-accusing-trump-of-abusing-antisemitism-issue/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:59:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3537036 American clergy, mostly from non-Orthodox movements, say US administration exploiting real threat 'to divide Americans, undermine democracy, and harm other vulnerable communities

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]]> Liberal Jewish groups condemn arrest of Columbia anti-Israel protest leader https://www.timesofisrael.com/liberal-jewish-groups-condemn-arrest-of-columbia-anti-israel-protest-leader/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:51:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3500377 Groups like J Street and Zioness, which took issue with campus protests, nevertheless see Trump's pledge to deport student activist Mahmoud Khalil as dangerous precedent

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]]> ‘Horrific’ or ‘major step’ to peace? US Jewish groups react to Trump’s Gaza proposal https://www.timesofisrael.com/horrific-or-major-step-to-peace-us-jewish-groups-react-to-trumps-gaza-proposal/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:45:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3476159 American president's call to relocate enclave's residents elicits revulsion from liberal Jewish groups, excitement from those on the right

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]]> Could Donald Trump become liberal Zionists’ next hero? https://www.timesofisrael.com/could-donald-trump-become-liberal-zionists-next-hero/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:53:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3466712 Mixed signals as new US president helps clinch Gaza agreement, appears intent on Israeli-Saudi deal requiring path to Palestinian state, while making moves favorable to pro-settler right

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]]> Congressman Bowman, who accused Israel of genocide, ousted in closely watched NY primary https://www.timesofisrael.com/congressman-bowman-who-accused-israel-of-genocide-ousted-in-closely-watched-ny-primary/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 06:56:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3319115 Lawmaker attacks AIPAC after defeat, says public should be 'outraged' that group spent '$20 million to brainwash people' against him; result marks 1st time member of Squad unseated

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]]> J Street-backed candidate beats AIPAC donor in Maryland Democratic Senate primary https://www.timesofisrael.com/j-street-backed-candidate-beats-aipac-donor-in-maryland-democratic-senate-primary/ Thu, 16 May 2024 15:20:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3291286 County executive Angela Alsobrooks to face Larry Hogan for seat after defeating congressman David Trone, who spent at least $62 million of his liquor store fortune on campaign

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]]> Left-wing Zionist groups Americans for Peace Now and Ameinu to merge https://www.timesofisrael.com/left-wing-zionist-groups-americans-for-peace-now-and-ameinu-to-merge/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:47:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3225345 Leaders of the two small but well-known organizations say combined resources will strengthen the initiatives each has championed as they worked toward similar goals

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]]> J Street pulls Jamaal Bowman endorsement over anti-Israel rhetoric since October 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/j-street-pulls-jamaal-bowman-endorsement-over-anti-israel-rhetoric/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 07:33:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3212522 Left-wing lobby group says Democratic New York Congressman, seeking reelection, has 'crossed the line' with his 'framing and approach,' including genocide accusation

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