As the 40th anniversary of Yitshaq Ben-Ami’s Yartzeit has just passed, the chasm between father and son reveals a painful and dramatic betrayal. Their differing approaches to Israel advocacy demonstrate how the once united cause of support for Eretz Yisroel has fractured across generations, culminating in Jeremy Ben-Ami’s stark break from the ideals his father so ardently upheld. The tale of the betrayal can be read in a newly released book entitled, “J Street UnMasked.”
Yitshaq Ben-Ami, who passed away in 1984, was a heroic figure, deeply entrenched in the cause for an independent Jewish State that would be a much needed homeland in a world of anti-Semitism. As a member of the Irgun, he played a crucial role in rescuing over 20,000 Jews from the clutches of Nazi persecution, smuggling them to Palestine at great personal risk. He was also a vital part of the Bergson Group, which lobbied relentlessly to save Jews from the Holocaust. His work helped to establish and defend the Jewish state, a mission to which he dedicated his life. His gravestone on Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives humbly bears the words “husband, father, activist,” but the depth of his contributions to Jewish history cannot be understated.
His son, Jeremy Ben-Ami, however, has chosen a path that directly contradicts and undermines the work of his father. As the founder and leader of J Street, a liberal Jewish organization, Jeremy has emerged as a vocal critic of the very state his father fought so hard to establish. J Street’s recent calls to withhold arms from Israel during its conflict are not only a slap in the face to the legacy of his father’s advocacy for the Jewish state’s survival, but they also represent a fundamental betrayal of the principles Yitshaq Ben-Ami held dear. This stance aligns with Jeremy’s broader criticisms of Israel, particularly his support for International Criminal Court investigations into Israeli leaders—a position that starkly contrasts with his father’s efforts to defend Israel’s right to self-preservation.
While Yitshaq’s tireless efforts helped solidify the Jewish state’s foundation, his son has worked to erode its legitimacy, focusing more on questioning its policies than supporting its survival. This betrayal of his father’s legacy has earned Jeremy Ben-Ami sharp rebukes from traditional pro-Israel groups, and his organization’s influence among progressive American politicians only deepens the divide.
While Yitshaq dedicated his life to defending Israel, Jeremy’s organization has repeatedly undermined the Jewish state’s security. In J Street Unmasked, a newly released book by J. Nissan, the author offers a detailed and damning critique of the organization, exposing its deceptive tactics and growing influence in shaping U.S. policy against Israel’s best interests.
In J Street Unmasked: J. Nissan offers a revealing critique of J Street, an organization that has become a powerful and controversial force within American Jewish politics. Through meticulous research and thorough documentation, Nissan paints a troubling picture of J Street’s role in shaping U.S.-Israel relations and undermining the Jewish state’s security, all while claiming to represent the best interests of both Israel and the American Jewish community.
Nissan’s investigation carefully traces J Street’s evolution since its founding in 2007, shedding light on the organization’s deceitful methods and its growing influence on American politics. Far from being a legitimate voice for pro-Israel advocacy, J Street has positioned itself as an adversary to Israel’s interests, consistently backing policies that threaten the Jewish state. This book uncovers key moments in J Street’s trajectory, particularly its support for the Iran nuclear deal, a pact that undermines Israel’s security and emboldens its enemies.
The author also delves into J Street’s financial structure and donor base, exposing the organization’s lack of transparency and the questionable motives behind its funding. With a deep dive into investigative reports from The Washington Times and other sources, Nissan uncovers the shadowy alliances and foreign connections that guide J Street’s agenda, highlighting how these relationships may compromise the organization’s claims of independence and its supposed dedication to Israel’s well-being.
In a particularly striking section, Nissan addresses J Street’s manipulation of polling data to sway public opinion and justify its pro-appeasement stance on Israel. By highlighting how J Street uses surveys to create a distorted narrative about American Jewish attitudes toward Israel, Nissan reveals the organization’s true agenda: undermining traditional pro-Israel advocacy in favor of policies that placate those hostile to the Jewish state.
Nissan also astutely examines the generational shift in attitudes among younger American Jews, which J Street has exploited to gain a foothold within the community. As younger Jews grow increasingly distant from Israel, J Street has capitalized on their doubts and disillusionment, fostering division within the American Jewish community and creating a dangerous rift between Israel and its most loyal supporters.
The book’s sharpest criticism comes in its exploration of J Street’s legislative actions. By documenting instances where the organization has actively lobbied against Israeli interests in Congress, Nissan paints a damning picture of J Street as an enemy within, undermining Israel’s standing in Washington and pushing policies that are harmful to its long-term security. Through these case studies, Nissan illustrates how J Street’s influence has compromised the very fabric of U.S.-Israel relations.
In sum, J Street Unmasked offers a devastating look at an organization that has duplicitously maneuvered its way into the heart of American Jewish politics, all while betraying the state of Israel. With detailed evidence and a careful, methodical analysis, Nissan exposes J Street as a dangerous force that must be confronted if the Jewish community is to maintain its unwavering support for Israel’s security and sovereignty.
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