We wish President Peres a very happy birthday and the warmest wishes upon reaching this joyous milestone. Through tragedy and war, transformation and achievement, Peres’s leadership has inspired generations of Israelis and American Jews to strive to build an Israel that is truly a “light unto nations.” In service to his country, he is is the living embodiment of tzedek, tzedek, tirdof, “justice, justice thou shalt pursue.” And he has never ceased advocating for peace, nor lost confidence that Israel will know true security in his lifetime. Read More...

The election of Hojjatoleslam Doctor Hassan Rouhani as Iran's next president is a potentially hopeful sign for those, like J Street, who believe that a nuclear-armed Iran would pose a very serious threat to the United States, Israel and the world, and who seek a diplomatic resolution which ensures that Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons. Read More...

Ten days ago, Secretary of State John Kerry put forth a challenge to our community, to raise our voices in support of his work to achieve a two-state solution. And American Jews have begun to answer his call. Read More...

J Street warmly congratulates the Dean of the House of Representatives, Congressman John D. Dingell (MI-12), on becoming the longest serving Member of Congress in the history of the United States. A J Street PAC endorsee, Dingell has been a tireless advocate for a resolution to the Middle East conflict which sees the State of Israel living alongside a Palestinian state in peace and security. Read More...

J Street welcomes the appointment of Ambassador Susan Rice to succeed National Security Advisor Tom Donilon, and the nomination of Samantha Power to succeed Rice as permanent representative to the United Nations. Read More...

It is time to speak out from the pulpit, in our communities, to our rabbis, to our politicians and to our friends in Israel: American Jews support a two-state solution for the sake of Israel's peace and security and we will stand behind Israel and the US as they make the hard choices now. Read More...

J Street urges American Jews to heed Secretary of State John Kerry’s powerful call to get behind peace efforts and work urgently to secure Israel’s future and democracy through a two-state solution. Read More...

We are deeply saddened by the passing of US Senator Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey at the age of 89 and extend our condolences to his family, friends and staff. Read More...