Posted on 11/05/25
New York, NY - Nov. 5, 2025 - The voters have spoken, and Agudath Israel of America congratulates those elected this election cycle.
Amongst the stories in this election is the remarkable turnout of the Orthodox Jewish community in New York City. Hundreds of thousands participated — including many first-time registrants and voters. Community organizations in Flatbush, Queens, Borough Park, Far Rockaway, and throughout the city galvanized, with Agudath Israel, in a proactive, multi-pronged get-out-the-vote effort. This significant level of engagement, which even exceeded the already higher turnout in the general population, reflects a deep sense of responsibility. It demonstrates a firm understanding that our community’s voice, expressed at the ballot box, is both meaningful and necessary.
These hundreds of thousands of voters were driven by profound concerns. They were animated by rising antisemitism, and the safety and security of their families, their institutions, and their neighborhoods. Their robust participation was an emphatic statement that these issues must not be ignored.
In his victory speech last night, Mayor-elect Mamdani vowed to “build a City Hall that stands steadfast alongside Jewish New Yorkers and does not waver in the fight against the scourge of antisemitism.” Agudath Israel — representing the concerns of hundreds of thousands of community members — will work with the administration to ensure that this commitment is fully honored. We will engage with the incoming administration constructively, as we continue our decades-long advocacy on behalf of our families, our schools, and our way of life.
At the same time, while we must do our part and participate fully in civic life and perform our hishtadlus as we did, as Torah Jews we place our ultimate trust in the Creator. We recognize that, even as we act responsibly, our future remains fully in His hands.