Ameinu
The successor to the Labor Zionist Alliance, Ameinu envisions Israel as
a Jewish and democratic state, at peace with its neighbors, committed
to religious pluralism and social and economic justice for all its
citizens. Ameinu's political agenda addresses a range of domestic and
international issues, including protection of the environment, support
for universal healthcare, preservation of civil liberties, and the
ending of foreign and domestic sweatshops.
American Editorial Review
Assembled and maintained by the Obermayer Foundation, the American
Editorial Review includes editorials and op-ed columns from the 15
largest US newspapers concerning Israel and the Middle East.
Americans for Peace Now
The leading US advocate for peace in the Middle East, APN's mission is to help Israel and the Shalom Achshav (Peace Now) movement
to achieve a comprehensive political settlement of the Arab-Israeli
conflict consistent with Israel's long-term security needs and its
Jewish and democratic values.
The Avalon Project
The Avalon Project at Yale Law School contains a collection of
documents in law, history and diplomacy, including a section on the
Arab-Israeli conflict.
Bitterlemons.org
Bitterlemons.org is a website that presents Israeli and Palestinian
viewpoints on prominent issues of concern, primarily the
Palestinian-Israeli conflict and peace process.
Brit Tzedek v'Shalom
Brit Tzedek v'Shalom is a Chicago-based American-Jewish organization
working toward a just, viable and lasting peace between Israel and the
Palestinian people. Its political viewpoint is close to that of Meretz
USA.
CALME The
Campaign for American Leadership in the Middle East (CALME) seeks to
demonstrate the American public's strong support for American
leadership toward a two-state resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian
conflict, and for the leadership of President Bush in helping the
parties reach it. Read CALME's Online Journal here.
Center for Middle East Peace and Economic Cooperation
Established in 1989 by S. Daniel Abraham and Congressman Wayne Owens,
the Center for Middle East Peace and Economic Cooperation sponsors
activities aimed at bringing policy makers and private sector leaders
together to foster the atmosphere necessary for the promotion and
protection of Middle East peace.
Engage
Engage is a British weblog founded in respose to the actions taken by
the Association of University Teachers (AUT) in Britain to launch an
academic and cultural boycott of Israel. The boycott decision has since
been reversed by a general vote of the AUT membership, but the struggle
continues on other issues, such as a boycott of the Gay Pride parade in
Jerusalem.
Foundation for Middle East Peace
The Foundation for Middle East Peace is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to informing Americans about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
and assisting in a peaceful solution that brings security for both
peoples. Its excellent website contains a wealth of information, and it
publishes the bi-monthly Report on Israeli Settlement in the Occupied Territories.
Habonim Dror North America
Habonim Dror, the Labor Zionist youth movement, operates seven summer
camps and 30 city chapters across North America. The movement educates
towards Zionism, Socialism, social justice, Judaism, and self
actualization.
Hashomer Hatzair North America
Hashomer Hatzair is a youth movement, based on the principles of
Progressive Zionism, Social Justice, Progressive Judaism and
self-actualization, and committed to peace and equality.
Israel Policy Forum
The Israel Policy Forum is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization
that supports active and sustained American efforts to resolve the
conflict between Israel and its Arab neighbors.
Jewish Virtual Library
The Jewish Virtual Library is a good source for information about
things Jewish and Israeli. Their angle tends to be a bit right-wing,
but the wealth of material is impressive.
New Israel Fund
The New Israel Fund works to safeguard civil and human rights, promote
Jewish-Arab coexistence, advance the status of women, foster tolerance
and religious pluralism, bridge social and economic gaps, pursue
environmental justice, and encourage government accountability.
Palestine Mission to the UN
The website of the Palestinian Mission to the United Nations is a good
source for documents and background information from the Palestinian
perspective.
Progressive Zionist Alliance
The Progressive Zionist Alliance (PZA) is a Philadelphia-based group of
American Jews deeply committed to a just and secure settlement of the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to preserving and strengthening
Israel's democratic character.
Seeds of Peace
Seeds of Peace is a non-profit, non-political organization that helps
teenagers from regions of conflict learn the skills of making peace.
Seeking Peace, Pursuing Justice
Seeking Peace, Pursuing Justice is the Reform Movement's campaign to
educate and mobilize North American Jewry to support peace efforts and
social justice causes in Israel.
Shalom Center
Led by Rabbi Arthur Waskow, the Shalom Center is a network of American
Jews who draw on Jewish tradition and spirituality to seek peace,
pursue justice, heal the earth, and build community.
Union of Progressive Zionists
A joint venture of Meretz USA, Habonim Dror North America, Hashomer
Hatzair and the Labor Zionist Alliance, UPZ is a new campus-oriented
initiative to support liberal pro-Israel student activism.