Michelle Wu
Documentation of pro-Israel activities and support
Michelle Wu is the mayor of Boston. She has shown persistent support for the State of Israel. She spoke at the Stand with Israel rally on the Boston Common in October 2023. She has repeatedly attended events with Israeli officials. As a mayoral candidate, she declined to ban Boston police from ADL-sponsored trainings in Israel.
Links
- September 2022 Facebook post by Israel in Boston “Thank you to WorldBoston for hosting the 13th Annual Consuls Reception with Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭, attended by Consul General @AmbMeronReuben.” (archive link)
- Muslim Justice League Boston Policing 2021 Candidate Questionnaire Michelle Wu was asked “Would you ban the Boston Police Department from participating in foreign security trainings, including these ADL sponsored trips to Israel and similar counterterrorism trainings?” She responded “No.”
- Feb 18, 2022 Tweet by Israel in Boston “It’s a bittersweet day here at the Consulate. We are bidding l’hitroat (see you later) to our passionate, engaging, beloved Director of Community Relations, the iconic Ms. Ruth Kaplan.” (archive url)
- Twitter post by Irit Yakhnes (archive link) “This week, the 127th Boston Marathon is taking place in Boston…”
Events
Instances where Michelle Wu showed support for the State of Israel.
| Apr 12, 2026 |
Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Holocaust commemoration hosted by JCRC at The State Room and co-sponsored by the Consulate General of Israel to New England |
| Sep 26, 2025 |
Nova Music Festival Exhibition
Traveling October 7th exhibition that visited Boston. |
| Apr 27, 2025 |
Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Holocaust commemoration hosted by JCRC at The State Room and attended by represenatives of the Israeli government |
| 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. |
| Apr 27, 2023 |
Flag Raising at Boston City Hall
Israeli flag raised at Boston City Hall to celebrate Israel's Day of Independence (Yom Ha'atzmaut) and attended by Mayor Wu |
| Apr 16, 2023 |
Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Holocaust commemoration sponsored by JCRC of Greater Boston in Faneuil Hall attended by Boston electeds and Israeli Consul General Meron Reuben |
| Nov 30, 2021 |
Hanukkah Lighting Second Night
Menorah lighting ceremony attended by Israeli Consul General Meron Reuben and various politicans (second night). |
| Nov 29, 2021 |
Hanukkah Lighting
Menorah lighting ceremony attended by Israeli Consul General Meron Reuben and various politicans. |
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