J Street U Northwestern

J Street U Northwestern J Street U Northwestern is part of a national movement dedicated to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

We offer a wide range of educational and social programming and a forum for discussions centered on the theme of peace in Israel. We know that the fates of both peoples are intertwined. Advocating for Israel necessitates advocating for Palestinian statehood, and we defend and support the right of both the Jewish and Palestinian peoples to sovereignty and security in democratic, self-governing stat

es. We recognize that the ongoing occupation and settlement of the Palestinian territories is politically unsustainable and morally untenable. We envision an Israel that respects and guarantees human and civil rights to all its inhabitants, an Israel that lives at peace with its neighbors along internationally recognized borders, an Israel that reflects the promise of its founding declaration — to be a country “based on the precepts of liberty, justice and peace.”

Many of us are students frustrated by a polarized climate on our campuses and a narrow conversation in our politics, where too often blame for the conflict is placed either entirely on Israel or entirely on the Palestinians. Many of us are Americans inspired by the democratic ideals of freedom, rule of law, and equality. We laugh, we disagree, and we learn a lot from one another. We ask only that our members be willing to listen to each other, and that they bring open minds alongside their personal perspectives.

02/21/2019

As Israel’s prime minister and ruling party openly makes common cause with proponents of ethnic cleansing and right-wing terror, pro-Israel Americans cannot remain silent.

We just called 312-380-8800 (The Israeli Consulate in Chicago) to oppose the demolition of Khan al- Ahmar. Join us in ca...
07/06/2018

We just called 312-380-8800 (The Israeli Consulate in Chicago) to oppose the demolition of Khan al- Ahmar. Join us in calling the consulate to stand up to demolitions, evictions and settlement expansion.

The Israeli government has begun preparations to demolish the Palestinian village of Khan al-Ahmar. The destruction of this community would displace 180 Palestinians and clear the way for Israel to expand settlements into the contentious E1 Area, thereby forming a block that would separate East Jeru...

07/04/2018

J Street is outraged by the Israeli government’s dispatch of bulldozers today to prepare for the imminent demolition of the West Bank Palestinian community of Khan al-Ahmar. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government seems intent on using the July 4th holiday as cover to move forward with demolition ...

Hi Everyone,Attached below is a link to the J Street U Board Application. This quarter, we have been building a Chapter ...
02/22/2018

Hi Everyone,
Attached below is a link to the J Street U Board Application. This quarter, we have been building a Chapter on campus that can and will work towards J Street U’s campaign, Stop Demolition Build Peace. J Street U hosts speaker events, community teach-ins concerning Israel’s history and current political climate as well as leads social media initiatives to defend the two-state solution, oppose creeping annexation by the Israeli settlement movement and stand with vulnerable Palestinian communities in the West Bank. This application is open to anyone even if you are unfamiliar with the organization. However, if you do not feel that you are able to apply for Board but rather, are interested in becoming more involved in J Street U or simply have questions or ideas please do not hesitate to message us here and we would love to speak with you about what J Street U can look like at Northwestern. Additionally, please feel free to share this application or this page with anyone you think might be of interest beyond the Jewish Community. Thank you for your time and enjoy the rest of your week.

Application is due March 7th, 2018 at 11:59pm. Please limit your answers to 150 words maximum per question. Contact Emma Blau ([email protected]) with any questions! Positions: - Vice President: the Vice President will work with the President to develop chapter goals and actions on cam...

02/02/2018

J Street U Northwestern would like to thank Representative Jan Schakowsky for speaking out against the impending demolitions in the Palestinian village of Susya. Congresswoman Schakowsky's strong leadership should serve as an example to all political leaders as to how protect Palestinian human rights and the possibility of a two-state solution.

Official web site of Representative Jan Schakowsky (D - IL).

02/28/2017

We just delivered 40,000 petitions collected by J Street, Ameinu, New Israel Fund and Partners for Progressive Israel telling Senators to OPPOSE Trump's dangerous choice for US Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman.

And today, hundreds of J Street activists are on Capitol Hill telling their Senators to vote no on Friedman's confirmation. Add your voice to theirs by calling your Senators today. Numbers and scripts can be found at http://jstreet.org/call-congress

02/26/2017
Senator Dick Durbin: 202-224-2152Senator Tammy Duckworth: 202-224-2854
02/13/2017

Senator Dick Durbin: 202-224-2152
Senator Tammy Duckworth: 202-224-2854

David Friedman backs unlimited settlement expansion, has accused President Obama of being an anti-Semite and says that liberal Zionists are "worse than kapos." Tell your Senators to reject his nomination to be the next US Ambassador to Israel.

J Street's National Conference is a unique opportunity to join 1200 progressive students from around the country, along ...
01/24/2017

J Street's National Conference is a unique opportunity to join 1200 progressive students from around the country, along with thousands of other participants, to come learn about the most critical issues regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Past speakers have included Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary of State John Kerry, and various Israeli and Palestinian political and military figures.

Come to our meeting this Tuesday at 8pm in Annenberg G28 to learn more about conference and registration!

20 years ago today, Madeleine K. Albright became the first woman to serve as Secretary of State. We're thrilled to announce that she'll be joining us at the gala on the final evening of J Street's 2017 National Conference!

Learn more about → jstreet.org/conference/

11/16/2016

"If American Jews are to take leadership in the fight for social justice and equality, let Susya be the first test."

Check out this piece in today's The Daily Northwestern from Ben Weinberg and Dan Toubman!

The result of last week’s election challenged the values that many students on this campus hold dear. A Trump presidency poses dangerous threats to our country’s most vulnerable people. Trump’s policies could shut out immigrants, entrench a discriminatory criminal justice system and limit women’s ri...

In his last few months in office, what kind of role can President Obama play in ending the occupation and furthering a t...
10/07/2016

In his last few months in office, what kind of role can President Obama play in ending the occupation and furthering a two-state solution?

Come join us Sunday at 3pm at What is J Street U? to talk about what it means to be pro-Israel, pro-Palestinian, and pro-peace!

The latest Israeli settlement in the West Bank makes it more urgent for the United Nations to help forge a peace agreement with the Palestinians.

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