[link removed] [[link removed]]December 2021

It’s difficult to believe that 2022 is just a few days away. As we close out Pro-Israel America’s third year, I’m reminded of our original mission when we first launched in early 2019: to transform pro-Israel politics by engaging grassroots supporters to help elect pro-Israel candidates.
And that’s exactly what we’ve done. We entered 2021 with decisive victories from our first election cycle, where some 95% of our endorsed candidates up for election in November 2020 won their races. In February, we were the first pro-Israel organization to endorse now-Representative Shontel Brown in the OH-11 special election, helping her secure an incredible victory against a well-known and well-funded anti-Israel candidate.
In May, as Hamas fired thousands of rockets at Israel, Pro-Israel America stood up for our ally Israel and helped lift up the voices of members of Congress who advocated for Israel’s right to defend itself, by itself. We launched ads [[link removed]] holding members of Congress accountable for their immoral and anti-Israel votes against Iron Dome funding, and continue to target Senator Rand Paul, who is singlehandedly blocking unanimous consent for funding in the Senate.
We also made critical early endorsements for the 2022 election year, helping to support over 70 candidates, including 43 Democrats and 31 Republicans, with a particular focus on pro-Israel candidates facing tough re-election battles, and anti-Israel candidates in those races. As I note in a new blog post [[link removed]] below, 2021’s special elections have demonstrated that pro-Israel stances aren’t just good policy – they’re good politics.
To close out this final newsletter of the year, I simply would like to thank you . We could not have achieved any of our successes in 2021 without your support. Because of your involvement, we were able to send a strong message to the small but vocal group of anti-Israel members that their actions embolden terrorists across the world and will certainly not be tolerated.
We hope that you enjoy this look back at all you have helped us achieve in 2021. All our best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a healthy and happy new year.
Best,
Jeff
READ: Times of Israel – To 2022 Candidates: Pro-Israel Stances are Good Policy and Good Politics “We are less than three months away from the first primary elections for the 2022 cycle, including races for some of the strongest supporters of the U.S.-Israel relationship who are facing anti-Israel primary opponents. That’s why Pro-Israel America has already endorsed over 70 candidates for 2022 – with more to come. But results from this year’s special elections should already make clear to next year’s congressional hopefuls that staking anti-Israel positions is not only bad policy – it’s bad politics.” READ MORE from PIA’s Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn in his Times of Israel column [[link removed]] .
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# [#]OVER 70 ENDORSED CANDIDATES FOR THE 2022 ELECTION CYCLE
[link removed] [[link removed]]Pro-Israel America has already endorsed over 70 congressional candidates for 2022, including 43 Democrats and 31 Republicans, with a particular focus on pro-Israel incumbents facing tough re-election battles, and anti-Israel candidates in those races and in open seat races.
Of these candidates, more than 30 have been designated as “ key races [[link removed]] ” which include pro-Israel incumbents facing competitive primaries and general elections as well as races between pro-Israel champions and anti-Israel opponents.
You can learn more about how you can help support these important races on our PAC website [[link removed]] .
# [#]Members of Congress Commended Pro-Israel America’s Important Work
[link removed] [[link removed]]Pro-Israel America has a proven track record. In 2020 we raised over $3 million for pro-Israel candidates and helped elect 70 pro-Israel members of Congress. In 2021, we raised more than $800,000 for Shontel Brown’s campaign through Pro-Israel America PAC and helped propel her to a stunning primary victory. But don’t take our word for it. In a video message, Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE), Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Elaine Luria (D-VA), and Michael McCaul (R-TX) talk about the importance of our work to mobilize grassroots activists and donors to support pro-Israel candidates.
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Big Special Election Win in OH-11
[link removed] [[link removed]]In February, we were the first pro-Israel organization to endorse Rep. Shontel Brown in the OH-11 special election. With Shontel Brown’s big primary win in August and general election win in November, the pro-Israel grassroots community once again clearly demonstrated its conviction and willingness to step up for candidates who value the U.S.-Israel relationship – and that being an outspoken critic of Israel will not be cost-free politically.
We are incredibly proud to have mobilized our Pro-Israel America community behind Shontel Brown’s campaign, raising over $800,000 for the now Congresswoman. Pro-Israel America Action Fund mobilized volunteer activists who sent over 200,000 texts and made more than 40,000 calls to voters in OH-11 and reached more than 40,000 in-district voters through micro-targeted digital ads and a detailed primary guide [[link removed]] . PIA United’s local billboards were viewed more than 1.4 million times.
PIA United Launched Ad Highlighting Rep. Omar’s Comments on
the U.S., Israel, THE TALIBAN and Hamas
[link removed] [[link removed]]PIA United aired an ad that highlighted Rep. Ilhan Omar’s statements in May that compared the United States and Israel to terrorist organizations Hamas and the Taliban. Ads ran on television in Rep. Omar’s district, and online to broader audiences. Watch the ad here [[link removed]] , and SHARE with your friends on Twitter, Facebook, or by Email.
PIA United Launched Ads AGAINST Members of Congress Who Voted Against or Blocked Congressional Funding for Iron Dome
[link removed] [[link removed]]PIA United aired a series of ads highlighting Rep. Cori Bush, Marie Newman, and Ayanna Pressley’s votes against funding to replenish the Iron Dome defense missile system, leaving civilians vulnerable to attack and emboldening terrorist groups like Hamas to hit more targets and kill more innocent people. Watch the ads here [[link removed]] , and SHARE with your friends on Twitter, Facebook, or by Email.
PIA United also aired an ad highlighting Senator Rand Paul’s continued efforts to block funding to replenish the Iron Dome defense missile system, leaving civilians vulnerable to attack and emboldening terrorist groups like Hamas to hit more targets and kill more innocent people. Watch the ad here [[link removed]] , and SHARE with your friends on Twitter, Facebook, or by Email.
# [#]TOP SOCIAL POSTS OF THE YEAR
READ: Statement from Pro-Israel America Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn on Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Resolution to Block U.S. Aid to Israel [ READ HERE [[link removed]] ]
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WATCH: Pro-Israel America’s Ad Calls Out Senator Rand Paul, Who is Single-Handedly Blocking the Senate From Approving Iron Dome Funding
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READ: Pro-Israel America Rebuts Rep. Tlaib’s Comments
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WATCH: Pro-Israel America Executive Director Pushes Back on Nina Turner’s Claims that “Evil Money manipulated and maligned this [OH-11] election”
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READ: PIA Executive Director Jeff Mendelsohn’s Summer in Israel
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READ: Self-Proclaimed “Pro-Israel, Pro-Peace” Group J Street Held a Fundraiser for Rep. Marie Newman – 1 of only 9 House members to Vote Against Iron Dome Funding
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READ: Pro-Israel America Responds to Rep. Bowman’s Tweet About Visit to West Bank City Hebron
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# [#]2022 BY THE NUMBERS
Through 2021, there have been nearly 200 mentions of Pro-Israel America and Pro-Israel America United in print, online, TV, and radio outlets – including in CNN , Forward, HuffPost , The Intercept , Jewish Insider, JNS, JTA, New York Post , POLITICO , Roll Call , Salon, and Times of Israel.
PIA executive director Jeff Mendelsohn appeared on i24NEWS for 6 TV interviews in 2021.
[[link removed]]PIA executive director Jeff Mendelsohn published 14 total Times of Israel columns in 2021.
[[link removed]] # [#]14 HEADLINING CONVERSATIONS WITH PRO-ISRAEL CHAMPIONS
Pro-Israel America members had the opportunity to learn from pro-Israel cultural leaders, academics, and members of Congress all throughout the year in intimate virtual fireside chats. We thank all of our esteemed guests this year who understand that a strong U.S.-Israel relationship brings us all closer to peace: Rabbi Jeffrey Abraham, Jarrod Bernstein & Rich Goldberg, Rep. Shontel Brown (D-OH), Michael Eisenstadt, Rich Goldberg, Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX), State Rep. Daniel Hernandez (D-AZ), Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA), David Horovitz, Rep. John Katko (R-NY), Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA), Rep. Peter Meijer (R-MI), Avi Meyer , and Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY).
ICYMI: Congressman Peter Meijer (R) (MI03) – PIA Endorsed Candidate for Congress
Congressman Peter Meijer, who represents Michigan’s 3rd congressional district, joined PIA for an exclusive members-only conversation to discuss his work on the House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security Committees as Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee, the current state of the U.S.-Israel relationship, and his 2022 reelection race.
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