WASHINGTON, D.C. — The leadership of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (Orthodox Union)—the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization—issued the following statement following yesterday’s election in the United States:

The leadership of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America extends our congratulations to Donald J. Trump upon his election as 47th President of the United States and to J.D. Vance upon his election as Vice President.

With campaigning now over, we look forward to working with all Americans to mend the divisions in our society and bring the country together to overcome the current challenges we face.

The Orthodox Union looks forward to working with President-elect Trump and his incoming administration on matters of critical importance to our community, including effectively combating the surge of antisemitism in America, further strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship, and defeating Hamas and Hezbollah, thwarting Iran’s malign activities, expanding educational opportunity and choice for all American children, and defending America’s ‘first freedom’ of religious liberty.

The Orthodox Union also congratulates the many candidates who were elected and re-elected to the United States Senate and House of Representatives. We look forward to working closely with our Congressional friends in both parties in the service of our country and to achieve shared priorities and values.

We are proud that the Orthodox Union led new Get Out The Vote efforts in many of our communities and key districts across the U.S., which led to record levels of voter participation by American Orthodox Jews. The Orthodox Union – through our OU Advocacy Center – will continue the critical work of mobilizing our community to ensure our values and interests are served by our elected officials.

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