Robert Leikind

Documentation of pro-Israel activities and support

Robert Leikind
Title Regional Director
Affiliation AJC New England

Robert Leikind is the regional director of AJC New England, a role he has held since 2008. He has closely collaborated with the Israeli Consulate to New England. He has co-hosted events with Israeli officials. Leikind attended the Stand with Israel rally in Boston in October 2023 and the Israeli flag raising at Boston City Hall in May 2025.

Statements

Pro-Israel letters signed by Robert Leikind.

Dec 1, 2025 Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism Final Report

The Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism recommended adoption of the controversial IHRA definition of antisemitism

Events

Instances where Robert Leikind showed support for the State of Israel.

May 1, 2025 Flag Raising at Boston City Hall

Israeli flag raised at Boston City Hall to celebrate Israel's Day of Independence (Yom Ha'atzmaut)
Mar 27, 2024 Diplomats Seder

Seder hosted by AJC New England and the Israeli Consulate to New England
Oct 9, 2023 Stand with Israel Rally

Rally in Boston Common. Attended by many pro-Israel politicians.
Feb 1, 2017 Black History Month Event

The Consulate General of Israel to New England, in collaboration with AJC New England and the Twelfth Baptist Church of Roxbury celebrates Black History Month.
Robert Leikind
Title Regional Director
Affiliation AJC New England

Photos

May 1, 2025
Mar 27, 2024 Israeli Consul General Meron Reuben (left) with AJC New England head Robert Leikind (right)
Oct 9, 2023
Feb 1, 2017 [L-R] UMass Boston Chancellor Dr. J. Keith Motley, City Councilor Tito Jackson, AJC New England Director Rob Leikind, Consul General of Israel to New England Yehuda Yaakov, Reverend Arthur T. Gerald, Deputy Consul General of Israel to New England Matan Zamir

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