Rabbi Josh Joseph, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Orthodox Union, is urging New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist with a history of anti-Israel rhetoric, to champion unity in his next step of leadership.
“We invite the mayor-elect to embrace the responsibility of governing for all, protecting the vulnerable, rejecting divisive rhetoric and ensuring that safety, dignity and respect are guaranteed to every New Yorker, including Jewish New Yorkers,” he wrote on Wednesday.
“We should aspire to much more than basic civility, and with the Almighty’s help and New Yorkers holding each other accountable, we will,” the rabbi stated.
Joseph added that, while the broader Jewish community can often be “fractured and at odds,” he commended the fact that the community “came together with a strong voice and organized effectively in turning out the vote.”
“We are committed to building on this progress,” he stated. “The Orthodox Union is more determined than ever to continue advocating for the needs of the Jewish people and transforming our collective strength into lasting impact at City Hall and beyond.”
