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Social Equality Minister May Golan speaks in the plenum of the Knesset in Jerusalem on May 20, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 21, 2026, 9:22 pm
Ambassador to US slams minister’s ‘disgusting’ remark that Reform rabbi marries dogs
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
By Jacob Magid, ToI Staff and JTA
Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter talks with reporters on May 22, 2025 in Washington. (AP/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
May 19, 2026, 11:04 am
Israeli envoy to US calls J Street a ‘cancer within the Jewish community’
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’
By Jacob Magid
Then-US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks at the J Street National Conference at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, December 4, 2022. (AP/Carolyn Kaster)
May 1, 2026, 8:07 pm
Once the left wing of US Jewry, is J Street now the new center?
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
By Ben Sales
Democratic US Rep. Tom Malinowski speaks during his election night party in Garwood, New Jersey, Nov. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
April 11, 2026, 9:43 am
After AIPAC-backed primary loss, Malinowski endorses rival who accuses Israel of genocide
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
By Joseph Strauss
New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani gives brief remarks during a Veteran's Day event at Volunteers of America - Commonwealth Veterans' Residence on November 11, 2025, in the Soundview neighborhood of the Bronx borough in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/ Getty Images/ AFP)
November 12, 2025, 3:17 am
Progressive Jewish groups hit out at ADL over ‘Mamdani monitor’
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’
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
President Isaac Herzog speaks at the opening event of the 39th Zionist Congress in Jerusalem, October 28, 2025 (courtesy)
October 29, 2025, 4:30 pm
World Zionist Congress leaders preach unity as delegates spar over Jewish future
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
By Zev Stub
J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami addresses the liberal Zionist group’s annual conference in Washington, DC, in October 2019. (Courtesy)
August 5, 2025, 9:23 am
J Street head says he’s now convinced Israel committing genocide in Gaza
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
By JTA and Jacob Magid
Rabbi Jill Jacobs at a protest against the Israeli government's proposed judicial reforms in New York City, February 21, 2023. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
April 28, 2025, 5:59 pm
Over 550 rabbis, cantors sign letter accusing Trump of ‘abusing’ antisemitism issue
American clergy, mostly from non-Orthodox movements, say US administration exploiting real threat ‘to divide Americans, undermine democracy, and harm other vulnerable communities
By JTA and ToI Staff
Protesters gather for a demonstration in support of Palestinian anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil, March 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
March 11, 2025, 9:51 am
Liberal Jewish groups condemn arrest of Columbia anti-Israel protest leader
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
By JTA and ToI Staff
US President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the East Room of the White House, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
February 5, 2025, 7:45 pm
‘Horrific’ or ‘major step’ to peace? US Jewish groups react to Trump’s Gaza proposal
American president’s call to relocate enclave’s residents elicits revulsion from liberal Jewish groups, excitement from those on the right
By PHILISSA CRAMER
US President Donald Trump smiles as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, January 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
January 29, 2025, 5:53 am
Could Donald Trump become liberal Zionists’ next hero?
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
By Ben Sales
Rep. Jamaal Bowman (left) speaks during a primary-night watch party in Yonkers, New York (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) and Westchester County Executive George Latimer speaks at an election night party in White Plains, New York (AP Photo/Jeenah Moon), June 25, 2024.
June 26, 2024, 9:56 am
Congressman Bowman, who accused Israel of genocide, ousted in closely watched NY primary
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
By Luke Tress
Maryland Democratic candidate for US Senate and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks arrives to greet voters outside a voting location for the state primary election at the Marilyn Praisner Community Recreation Center on May 14, 2024 in Burtonsville, Maryland (Andrew Harnik / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
May 16, 2024, 6:20 pm
J Street-backed candidate beats AIPAC donor in Maryland Democratic Senate primary
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
By Ron Kampeas
Rep. Andy Levin speaks at a press conference introducing his 'Two-State Solution Act' on Capitol Hill in Washington on September 23, 2021. He is flanked by, from left: Hadar Susskind, the president and CEO of Americans for Peace Now; Rep. Alan Lowenthal; Rep. Sara Jacobs; Rep. Peter Welch; and J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami. (Ron Kampeas/JTA)
February 15, 2024, 8:47 pm
Left-wing Zionist groups Americans for Peace Now and Ameinu to merge
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
By Ron Kampeas
Rep. Jamaal Bowman cries at a vigil outside the White House to demand that US President Joe Biden call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, November 29, 2023. (Nathan Howard/AP Photo)
January 30, 2024, 9:33 am
J Street pulls Jamaal Bowman endorsement over anti-Israel rhetoric since October 7
Left-wing lobby group says Democratic New York Congressman, seeking reelection, has ‘crossed the line’ with his ‘framing and approach,’ including genocide accusation
By New York Jewish Week via JTA and ToI Staff
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