Jeremy Ben-Ami
President and Founder, J Street · United States
Jeremy Ben-Ami is the CEO of J Street. Ben-Ami is based in the United States. Ben-Ami was born in 1962 and educated at New York University and New York University School of Law.
American lawyer and activist who founded J Street in 2007, a liberal advocacy organization promoting American leadership to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict peacefully. Previously served as Deputy Domestic Policy Advisor in President Clinton's White House and Policy Director on Howard Dean's presidential campaign.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on J Street's positioning as a "pro-Israel, pro-peace" alternative to AIPAC, with particular attention to the organization's controversial stances on U.S. aid to Israel and its co-sponsorship of events featuring contentious speakers. Ben-Ami's organization has faced criticism from Israeli officials and scrutiny over whether it qualifies as genuinely pro-Israel, while also defending its involvement in College Democrats programming and advocating for the phasing out of American military assistance to Israel by 2028. Coverage has also noted Ben-Ami's engagement on antisemitism concerns and broader questions about J Street's role in American policy debates as attitudes toward Israel shift.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- June 11, 1962
- Education
- New York University, New York University School of Law, Princeton University
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Jeremy Ben-Ami: FAQ
- Who is Jeremy Ben-Ami?
- Jeremy Ben-Ami is the President and Founder of J Street, based in United States.
- What company does Jeremy Ben-Ami lead?
- Jeremy Ben-Ami is CEO of J Street.
- Where was Jeremy Ben-Ami educated?
- Jeremy Ben-Ami studied at New York University, New York University School of Law, Princeton University.