Welcome to New Jewish Narrative

Welcome to New Jewish Narrative! Built on the proud legacies of Americans for Peace Now and Ameinu, we have come together and are writing a new narrative for a new day.

We are American Jews, deeply rooted in the story of our people and the history of our struggle for peace and justice. In our narrative, peace and justice are the birthright of Israelis, of Palestinians, and of all people.

The story of our community is one of activism and commitment. But for some, that commitment has grown stale, and the activism is hard to find.

That is why we have come together to reimagine our possibilities and reaffirm our commitments. Yes, we are building on powerful legacies, but we are building something new. We are building an institution that supports the vision of a progressive Israel that finally realizes the aspirations of its founding documents: “it will be based on freedom, justice and peace as envisaged by the prophets of Israel; it will ensure complete equality of social and political rights to all its inhabitants irrespective of religion, race or sex; it will guarantee freedom of religion, conscience, language, education and culture; it will safeguard the Holy Places of all religions; and it will be faithful to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”

Our merger is more than the sum of its parts; it represents a bold step at a critical moment for Israel, the American Jewish community, and the United States. The challenges we face — threats to democracy, rising extremism, and persistent conflict — demand a united voice and stronger advocacy. By combining our resources, programs, partnerships, and leadership, New Jewish Narrative amplifies our impact and expands our reach.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Hadar Susskind, New Jewish Narrative is building on years of hard work led by Ameinu and Americans for Peace Now. We are inspiring progressive American Jews to take action, strengthen connections across communities, and advance policies and values that reflect our unwavering commitment to peace, security, and justice.

Nomi Colton-Max, Co-chair of New Jewish Narrative, said: “Whether in our community institutions or in the halls of Congress, it is time for a New Jewish Narrative to be heard. We believe in peace, in justice and in a progressive Israel and we will keep working and striving toward those goals.”

Tom Feldman, Co-chair of New Jewish Narrative, said: “As times change and the reality on the ground in Israel and Palestine, as well as here in the US, changes, we are coming together to meet the moment. In doing so we are more unified, we are stronger, and are committed to a better and more just future.”

We are New Jewish Narrative, committed to shaping a future where values of democracy, equality, and peace guide us all.

The merger of Americans for Peace Now and Ameinu is subject to regulatory review and approval, the receipt and timing of which cannot be guaranteed or predicted.

J-Link Coordinating Committee: Ceasefire, return of hostages and diplomatic action now!

We, the undersigned international Jewish organisations, call for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza and the release of the Israeli hostages followed by diplomatic action to reach comprehensive regional peace and security.

Following the brutal attack on communities in Southern Israel conducted by Hamas forces on 7th October 2023, the State of Israel launched a massive military offensive in Gaza. The stated objectives were to dismantle Hamas' military power and free the captured hostages. Over a year later the IDF is still heavily engaged in Gaza, tens of thousands of Gazans are dead and many more are wounded and permanently maimed. Damage from bombing and shelling has destroyed essential infrastructure and made Gaza almost uninhabitable for the survivors. Although Hamas’s military capabilities have been degraded, the organisation retains significant control of Gaza and continues to hold 101 Israeli hostages, with the actual numbers of living or dead unknown. While we fully support Israel’s right to defend itself, the events of the past year and the tragic toll being paid by both sides stand as proof that there is no military solution. The only way to meet the original objectives is by securing an immediate agreement on a ceasefire and hostage release, a significant surge in humanitarian assistance and a multilateral framework for negotiations for the future reconstruction and governance of Gaza. We therefore call on the Government of Israel to agree to end the war, withdraw all Israeli forces from Gaza, and press for a security arrangement in exchange for a return of all the hostages. We also call on the international community to engage in a comprehensive diplomatic process to create a secure future for all Israelis and Palestinians based on the right of self-determination for both peoples in two sovereign states.

Signed,

The J-Link Coordinating Committee
J Street
JSpaceCanada
Ameinu U.S.A.
JDI
South Africa
J Call Europe
Policy Working Group
Israel
J Amlat Argentina-Chile-Brasil-Mexico-Uruguay
T’ruah
Ameinu Brasil
New Israel Fund
New Israel Fund of Canada
New Israel Fund Australia
New Israel Fund Switzerland
New Israel Fund Deutschland
Ameinu Canada
Americans for Peace Now
J Call Italy
J Call Switzerland
J Call Barcelona
J Call France
Agrupación Judía Max Nordau
Amigos Brasileiros Do Paz Agora
Centro Progresista Judio CHILE
Agrupación judía chilena Diana Aron
New York Jewish Agenda
Argentinos Amigos de Paz Ahora
Judias e judeus pela democracia São Paulo
Casa de Cultura Mordejai Anilevich
Mujeres activan por la paz
Asociación Cultural Israelita
Partners for Progressive Israel
Progressive Zionist Movement
Boston Friends of Standing Together

J-Link is an international network of progressive Jewish organizations. We share a love of Israel and a commitment to democracy, human rights, religious pluralism, and a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We believe in the values enshrined in Israel’s Declaration of Independence, which promise “complete equality of social and political rights to all its inhabitants irrespective of religion, race or sex.”