Tag Archives: J Street

J Street’s Absurd Manipulation of Poll Data

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Rabbi Kaufman

J Street is one of the worst offenders I have ever seen when it comes to misrepresenting statistics for political purposes. On election night, it conducted a poll about which it is has published conclusions. Here’s what J Street says … Continue reading →

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Jewish State and Democratic State

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Rabbi Kaufman

It is not unusual these days for American Jews to promote the idea that they know better than Israeli voters what Israel must do, not only to achieve peaceful coexistence with Palestinians but to ensure the long term survival of … Continue reading →

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A Reminder – Where Our Advocacy Differs

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Rabbi Kaufman

In August 2010, we published a page addressing our view of how Israel Advocacy should and should not be conducted. It is listed under “Advocacy” on our home page. With all of the discussion about what should be done to … Continue reading →

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Response to MJ Rosenberg on Goldstone

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Rabbi Kaufman

The Goldstone Commission’s accusation that Israel intentionally targeted civilians, a charge now recanted by Judge Goldstone himself, was an absurd and anti-Jewish, much less anti-Israel, argument from the start. Those who opposed this charge rightly feel vindicated. We are in fact … Continue reading →

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Ammiel Hirsch’s Response to Peter Beinart at the CCAR Convention

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Rabbi Kaufman

Reprinted with Permission (emphasis mine) Engaging With Israel: Challenges and Opportunities for American Jews Discussion with Peter Beinart at CCAR Convention, New Orleans March 30, 2011 By: Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch, Stephen Wise Free Synagogue Chevre: This feels really good. It … Continue reading →

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