J Street Talk

Israel Peace Alternatives (IPA) Presents
J Street: The Political Home for the “Conflictedly Connected”

Ben Feldman, J Street Northwest Deputy Regional Director
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 11:30 am potluck dairy lunch; 12 Noon program
Social Hall, Congregation Bet Haverim

An October 2025 poll by The Washington Post shows 76% of American Jews
feeling connected to Israel, while 61% are critical of the Israeli government. A
Haaretz analysis described this plurality as “conflictedly connected,” with J
Street being their ideological home.

If you have ever felt this way, or are curious to find out more, please come
meet Ben Feldman of J Street for this informal lunchtime talk.

Ben joins J Street from Silicon Valley where he’s worked in Growth, driving
internationalization and building revenue for startups and large companies
alike. A lifelong student of politics and international relations, he holds
graduate degrees from Middlebury College and the American University in
Cairo, and a BA from the University of Virginia. . 

Registration will open in 2026.

For more information please visit JStreet.org or email sfpattison@gmail.com

The views expressed by this program, the speaker, or the speaker's sponsoring organization are not necessarily the
views of Congregation Bet Haverim. Our congregation is committed to honoring the diversity of thoughts and
opinions within our community.