November 6, 2024 – JCRC-NY congratulates former President Donald J. Trump on his election returning him to the presidency and Senator J.D. Vance on his election to the vice presidency. As with every presidential transition, this marks an important juncture for our nation to recommit to our shared values. Though our nation is divided at this moment, our work building bridges between communities remains ever more essential. JCRC-NY remains committed to working with all partners – across political, religious, and ethnic lines – to build a more secure and harmonious future for all Americans.

The challenges facing our nation and our community require unity, mutual understanding, and shared purpose. The American people must be respectful of our differences as we move toward healing our society in this post-election climate. We look forward to constructively engaging with all our elected officials on issues critical to our community, including strengthening security for religious institutions, advancing quality of life, and maintaining America’s unwavering support for Israel’s security.