Jewish Voice for Peace

Ms. Rachel, Cynthia Nixon among Pro-Palestinian activists in Zohran Mamdani's inaugural committee

Mamdani has previously drawn criticism for his anti-Israel views and associations with antisemitic figures, including Catherine Almonte Da Costa, who resigned after antisemitic comments resurfaced.

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference in Central Park in the East Harlem neighborhood of New York City, US, November 24, 2025.
Rally-goers held signs distributed by UJA-Federation of New York, and braved the 30-degree weather outside Park East Synagogue, Dec. 4, 2025.

Jewish New Yorkers hold support rally for Park East Synagogue after anti-Israel protests

(L-R) Somerville for Palestine supporters celebrate a projected win for Question 3, a non-binding resolution imploring the Boston suburb to divest from companies that do business with Israel, November 4, 2025; a still from an ad opposing the measure paid for by a local Jewish group.

In a first, ballot initiative to divest from Israel wins at the ballot box, in Somerville, Mass.

A screengrab from a live stream video shows Israeli navy forces approaching the vessel the Marinette, believed to be the only ship from the Global Sumud Flotilla still sailing towards Gaza, which flotilla organisers report has now been intercepted, October 3, 2025.

Jewish freelance journalist Emily Wilder detained as IDF intercepts Gaza aid flotilla


Columbia University suspends Jewish Voice for Peace and Students for Justice in Palestine

The announcement of the suspension comes after Jewish groups and state legislators signed a letter demanding universities withdraw their schools’ recognition and funding for SJP following October 7.

 STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE in support of Israel at Columbia University in New York City, last month. All Israelis have been moved to see how Jews from around the world have stood up to assist Israel during this difficult time.

Some Jewish musicians are asking Jewish critics of Israel to stop singing their songs at protests

In asking IfNotNow to stop using their work, the musicians are taking a page from the likes of Sting, Bruce Springsteen and R.E.M., all of which have barred politicians from playing their songs at ra

 People demonstrate as they take part in civil disobedience and a protest calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., October 18, 2023.

Anti-Israel JVP recites Kaddish for terrorists - opinion

JVP blames 75 years of Arab-Israeli conflict on Jewish religious supremacism, a specious narrative to which they cling in support of their anti-Israel agenda.

 PRO-ISRAEL advocates protest across from a JVP rally in Atlanta, last Tuesday.

Jewish Agency's US chief: I give up on Jews who justify Hamas terror

"To be very clear," he said, "I am not talking about American Jews who have expressed sympathy for Palestinians or have criticized Israeli policies. I am also sympathetic; I have also been critical."

 People demonstrate as they take part in civil disobedience and a protest calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., October 18, 2023.

Pro-Palestinian protesters call for ceasefire at Grand Central Terminal

The demonstration, organized by the anti-Zionist organization Jewish Voice for Peace, was but one of many anti-Israel protests in NYC in the past week.

 A man walks in silhouette at Grand Central Station in New York City, US, September 18, 2023.

Progressive group quits Boston Jewish council rather than face expulsion over Israel rhetoric

The Workers Circle took part in a rally last Wednesday at Boston's City Hall, advertised by a flier declaring that "Boston Jews demand a ceasefire and a stop to genocide."

 Gate entrance to the Workmen's Circle Cemetery in Queens, where a number of prominent Jewish socialists/radicals are buried.

'Ceasefire now': Hundreds arrested at anti-Israel protest in US Capitol

Many of the protesters wore shirts reading "Jews say ceasefire" and "not in our name."

Protesters calling for a cease fire in Gaza and an end to the Israel-Hamas conflict occupy the rotunda of the Cannon House office building with a civil disobedience action on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, October 18, 2023.

'Reward for racism': Pro-Palestine groups slam Israel's entry to US visa plan

The appeal was submitted alongside other organizations including CAIR, Jewish Voice for Peace, and The Jerusalem Fund.

 US-Israel visa waiver deal: American and Israeli passport (illustration)

Bruno Mars faces pressure to cancel Tel Aviv concert

Pressure mounts on the pop star to take a stand on Palestinian rights.

 Grammy-winning musician Bruno Mars will be performing in Tel Aviv in October 2023.

Harvard home to greatest 'threat to Jewish identity' - study

The AMCHA Initiative stressed that threats to Jewish identity constitute "a degree of harassment...unparalleled on college campuses."

Graduating students hold up a sign reading "Justice for Palestine" during Harvard University's 371st Commencement Exercises in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, May 26, 2022