Ruth Balser

Documentation of pro-Israel activities and support

Ruth Balser
Title State Representative, 12th Middlesex (former)
Affiliation Massachusetts House
Party Democratic
Contributions from Pro-Israel PACs and Megadonors $1,500
Based on our tally (2009-present)
Links Wikipedia · MA Legislature

Ruth Balser is a former state representative from Newton. She has repeatedly shown support for the State of Israel. Balser has spoken at multiple pro-Israel rallies and attended events with Israeli consular officials, including Meron Reuben and Benjamin Sharoni.

Bills

Instances where Ruth Balser supported pro-Israel legislation.

Jan 23, 2017 Massachusetts House Bill 1685, 190th (2017 - 2018)

An anti-BDS bill introduced under the name "An Act prohibiting discrimination in state contracts" (did not pass)

Events

Instances where Ruth Balser showed support for the State of Israel.

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 7, 2024 October 7 Anniversary

Members of the Massachusetts legislature meet with Israeli Consul General Meron Reuben

Sep 4, 2024 Bring Them Home Now Rally in Newton

A rally in Newton where attendees called for a hostage deal

Apr 7, 2024 Hostage Poster Rally in Newton

Pro-Israel event attended by Jake Auchincloss to mark the six month anniversary of October 7, 2023

Oct 9, 2023 Stand with Israel Rally

Rally in Boston Common. Attended by many pro-Israel politicians.

Jul 24, 2023 Pro-Democracy Israel Rally in Newton

Rally on Newton Centre Green organized by Boston for Democracy in Israel

Ruth Balser
Title State Representative, 12th Middlesex (former)
Affiliation Massachusetts House
Party Democratic
Contributions from Pro-Israel PACs and Megadonors $1,500
Based on our tally (2009-present)
Links Wikipedia · MA Legislature

Photos

Oct 7, 2024 Massachusetts legislators pose with Israeli Consul General Meron Reuben (in front of US flag)
Sep 4, 2024 State Rep. Ruth Balser speaking at the rally
Jul 24, 2023 Ruth Balser speaks at the rally on Newton Centre Green
Jul 24, 2023 Ruth Balser addresses the crowd, with Israeli flags and signs reading 'Save Israel's Democracy'

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