First Israeli-born Jew to run for German Jewry leadership

Dieter Graumann would be the first Israeli-born, non-Holocaust survivor to head the Central Council of Germans Jews, representing 106,000 German Jews.

‘Every facet of Judaism’ at gathering around Rabbi’s grave

Trance music, stalls selling felafel... and some very perplexed Ukrainian locals as hundreds arrive in Uman to mark 200th anniversary of Rabbi Nahman's death.

Chabad Houses around the world expect thousands for dinner

Think preparing Rosh Hashana dinner for your extended family is a headache? Try making food for 1,500 guests.

Thousands leave on holiday pilgrimage to Uman

Breslov Hassidim make their way to Ukraine for the annual pilgrimage to the grave of Rabbi Nahman.

Aushwitz survivor: ‘Every Jew likes Israel, but we love it'

Roman Kent tells Peres Educating youth about the Holocaust is one of the most important projects of the International Auschwitz Committee.

The World’s 50 Richest Jews

8-10: Mikhail Fridman, John Paulson and Roman Abramovich.

All the disadvantages required for success!

Why have some Jews been so good at making money, and using it well? Just ask Larry Ellison,who heads The Jerusalem Post’s first annual ranking of The World’s 50 Richest Jews.

Jewish Agency: Aliya increases for second year running

17,880 olim arrive in Israel during Hebrew year 5770, 7,340 of which from FSU; aliya from English-speaking countries roughly the same.

Major pro-Israel giver funds ‘Jihad Watch’

Group opposing Ground Zero mosque is organizing rally on the 9th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks.

In Hungary, Jewish Agency unveils new Israel Center

"British Council" style cultural center will serve as a model for an international network; center will feature events, classes, exhibits and more.

New Year, New Precedent: Ha'aretz Corrects

CAMERA's Israeli staff prompts an unprecedent correction today at Ha'aretz. Akiva Eldar corrects his false claim that a Hebrew University poll found that 21 percent of settlers endorse the "use of arms" to resist settlement evacuations.

Time Magazine Promotes Anti-Jewish Prejudice

In its Sept. 13 edition, Time shocked many readers with a cover image of a large Magen David (Jewish star) comprised of daisies with the title "Why Israel Doesn't Care About Peace." The article, while not quite as slanderous as the cover, nevertheless contains fallacies and invokes anti-Semitic stereotypes of Israeli Jews for whom money is allegedly paramount, more important than any concern for "the Arabs who used to live on this land."

New Negotiations, Old Biases

 The Financial Times' David Gardner, led the way in presenting biased, incendiary coverage of the newly-launched Israeli-Palestinian talks. Name-calling, smears and propaganda trumped facts, context and objectivity. 

CAMERA Analyst Assesses Presbyterian General Assembly

Events at the Presbyterian Church (USA)'s General Assembly in July indicate that movers and shakers within the denomination are starting to recognize the threat anti-Zionism poses to their church.

New York Times Draws Anti-Israel Lesson From Palestinian Attack

What does a terror attack against Israel teach us? According to the New York Times, it's that <u>Israel</u> is being disruptive. In its recent coverage of two deadly attacks against Israelis, the newspaper demonstrated an especially flagrant abandonment of journalistic standards, spinning coverage so as to deflect culpability for the violence away from the perpetrators.

Palestinian Opinion Polls Refute New York Times Negative Verdict on Gaza Blockade

NY Times columnist Nicholas Kristof asserts that the Israeli blockade has failed. Palestinian opinion polls do not support his viewpoint.

The Incitement Double Standard: Ovadia Yosef vs PA Leadership

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's vitriolic remarks Saturday garnered major media attention. In contrast, when PA Chairman Abbas and Prime Minister Fayyad recently honored a mastermind of the Munich Massacre, the keyboards&nbsp;were silent.

Ha'aretz Repeats 'Jewish-Only Apartheid Roads' Canard

Yossi Sarid, now a Ha'aretz columnist, repeats the old falsehood about "Jewish-only apartheid roads." While several media outlets have corrected the falsity, Ha'aretz&nbsp;editors continues to behave as if&nbsp;journalistic standards&nbsp;are meant for others, not them.

Fareed Zakaria Casts Hezbollah as a Model of Religious Tolerance

By uncritically relaying that Hezbollah respects Jews and is opposed only to Israel&#146;s occupation, CNN's Fareed Zakaria dramatically misinformed viewers about Hezbollah, which has repeatedly made clear its opposition to Israel&#146;s very existence and its contempt for Jews.

CAMERA Prompts Corrections on Palestinian Refugees

CAMERA staff elicited corrections in the New York Times and in the International Herald Tribune concerning the number of Palestinian refugees from the 1948 and 1967 wars.&nbsp;An article appearing in both papers grossly overstated the figure.

They Don't Speak for Us

As direct talks begin between the Israelis and Palestinians, our community faces a choice. We can work urgently and boldly to achieve two states, supporting the President's leadership and a sustained American role.

Or we can let opponents of compromise, inside the Jewish community and out, derail the process and attempt to raise the political costs so high that American politicians walk away from the important role they must play in bringing this conflict to an end.

We have seen, for instance, how a far-right group called the Emergency Committee for Israel, founded by neo-con Bill Kristol and Evangelical Gary Bauer, is attacking pro-Israel, pro-peace Members of Congress across the country with lies and smears - and it is our job this coming year to support and defend those who are attacked.

That's what we promised in creating J Street.  To make clear that the Emergency Committee and its attacks don't speak for our community, we've launched a new website TheyDontSpeakForUs.com,  as well as a new ad calling out Kristol, Bauer and their out of touch records.

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Direct Talks Begin

The world's eyes are yet again watching the Israelis and Palestinians as they enter direct talks aimed at ending their conflict.

Here at J Street, we've read all the pessimistic assessments about the chances for success. But we agree with iconic Israeli author David Grossman, who gave a moving interview this week in which he said, "I don't have the luxury of despair."

The stakes could not be higher for Israel's very future and the Palestinians' just dream of independence. This is perhaps our last chance to achieve real peace and security through a two-state solution.   

J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami discussed the recently launched peace talks on MSNBC on Thursday, September 4th.

[Read David Grossman's Interview]
[Read our statement on the talks]
[Read The New York Times editorial on the talks]

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Dozens of prominent Israelis sign letter of support for J Street

J Street announced the names of dozens of prominent Israelis from the security, military, diplomatic, political and academic fields who have signed a second letter of support for J Street.  Read the letter below or click here to download a PDF version of the letter and its signatories.

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Get the Word on the Street

Check out the Word on the Street blog for the latest statements, news and reaction from J Street, here.

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Get the Word on the Street

Check out the Word on the Street blog for the latest statements, news and reaction from J Street, here.

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Colette Avital Joins J Street as Senior Advisor

J Street announced the appointment of Colette Avital, former Deputy Speaker of the Knesset and Israeli Consul General to New York, as Senior Advisor to the political arm of the American pro-Israel, pro-peace movement.

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J Street's Response to the Gaza crisis

While the military response by the Israeli Defense forces can be understood and even justified in the wake of recent Hamas rocket attacks, we believe that a military response that is disproportionate and escalatory will ultimately prove counterproductive, igniting further anger in the region and damaging long-term prospects for peace and stability for Israel, the Palestinians, the whole region. Read more about J Street's position on the Gaza crisis.

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