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Tag: Jeremy Ben Ami

0 Politics Israel

Amid revolt against ‘Israel lobby,’ J Street seeks elusive middle ground in primaries

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 13 Mar

J Street, a progressive pro-Israel organization, faces challenges in balancing support for Israel while advocating for changes in its government amidst growing tensions within the Democratic Party on U.S.-Israel relations.

0 Politics Israel

Jeremy Ben-Ami Thinks I Made a Mistake

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 4 Dec 2025

Peter Beinart reflects on his recent dialogue with Jeremy Ben-Ami about the controversy surrounding his apology for speaking at Tel Aviv University.

0 Politics Communities

J Street head says he was ‘persuaded’ by arguments that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Grace Gilson in JTA · 4 Aug 2025

J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami, initially denying that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, has now reversed his stance after considering legal and scholarly arguments.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Exclusive: J Street spurns ADL in teachers union fight, saying its approach ‘demeans the meaning of antisemitism’

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 15 Jul 2025

J Street has openly declined to support the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in its opposition to the National Education Association (NEA), which voted to cut ties with the ADL due to its defense of Israel.

0 Culture Politics

Steak and scotch: How Mandy Patinkin, Joshua Malina and other Jews are watching the presidential debate

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 10 Sep 2024

In anticipation of the high-stakes presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, various prominent Jewish figures, including Mandy Patinkin and Joshua Malina, shared their unique plans for the event's viewing.