Maura Healey
Documentation of pro-Israel activities and support
Maura Healey is the governor of Massachusetts. She has maintained close relations with the State of Israel throughout her political career. As Attorney General, she accepted a free trip to Israel in 2016 paid for by the American-Israel Friendship League. She spoke at the Stand with Israel rally in October 2023. She has repeatedly met with Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni.
Disclosures
In May 2016, Maura Healey accepted a free trip to Israel, paid for by the American-Israel Friendship League. The trip was organized in cooperation with The Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The total value of this trip was $4,038. disclosure
Links
- Twitter post by AIFL “#AIFLAG16, 12 US Attorneys General, after a fascinating briefing with Israel’s Minister of Justice, @Ayelet__Shaked”
- Twitter post by Irit Yakhnes (archive link) “This week, the 127th Boston Marathon is taking place in Boston…”
- Tweet by Meron Reuben “Had a wonderful opportunity last week to meet with @MassAGO Healey and talk about a myriad of issues including combating antisemitism, hate crimes, bigotry and similar problems #Israel @ #Massachusetts” (archive link)
- May 16, 2023 Tweet by Meron Reuben (archive link)
Events
Instances where Maura Healey showed support for the State of Israel.
| Apr 15, 2026 |
ARC Landing Boston Opening
Ribbon cutting for Sheba Medical Center's first U.S. healthtech hub, attended by Governor Maura Healey and Robert Kraft. |
| Jan 27, 2026 |
International Holocaust Remembrance Day at Massachusetts State House
Governor Healey, legislative leaders, and Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni gather for this commemoration. |
| Sep 26, 2025 |
Nova Music Festival Exhibition
Traveling October 7th exhibition that visited Boston. |
| May 29, 2025 |
Jewish Heritage Month Celebration at Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center
Maura Healey and other top state officials celebrate with Benjamin Sharoni, Consul General of Israel to New England |
| May 6, 2025 |
Sheba/ARC Announcement
Governor Maura Healey welcomes representatives of the Israeli government and Sheba Medical Center to announce the launch of a health care startup accelerator in Massachusetts. |
| Dec 17, 2024 |
Hanukkah Celebration at Massachusetts State House
Celebration held with Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni and Massachusetts electeds including Governor Maura Healey |
| Oct 23, 2024 |
Sharoni, Ramapriya, Healey Meeting
Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni met with Governor Healey and MOITI Chief Jeevan Ramapriya |
| Dec 13, 2023 |
Hanukkah Celebration at Massachusetts State House
Hanukkah candle lighting with Israeli Consul General Meron Reuben |
| Dec 7, 2023 |
Hanukkah with Chabad of Downtown Boston
Hanukkah celebration attended by Israeli Consul General Meron Reuben and Massachusetts politicians |
| Oct 9, 2023 |
Stand with Israel Rally
Rally in Boston Common. Attended by many pro-Israel politicians. |
| Dec 18, 2022 |
First Night of Hanukkah
Menorah lighting with Chabbad of Downtown Boston and the Israeli Consulate |
| Jun 9, 2018 |
Israeli Consulate at Boston Pride
The Israeli Consulate hosted a marching delegation at the 48th Annual Boston Pride Parade |
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