Orthodox Union Wishes “Mazal Tov” to President-elect Obama

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Dear President-Elect Obama,

We write on behalf of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America to say Mazal Tov to you upon your election to the presidency of the United States of America. Your campaign and your victory were truly historic achievements for the United States and the world.

The challenges you will face as president, as you know, are formidable. Thus, in our synagogues throughout the United States, we recite a prayer each Sabbath in which we beseech the Almighty to “bless and protect the President…and constitutional officers of the United States….[and to] grant them wisdom and understanding…” to serve the nation and its people.

On this historic day, we pledge to work with you and your Administration to achieve the goals and interests which we share in the service of our people and the nation.

Warmly,

Stephen Savitsky, President Rabbi T. H. Weinreb, Executive Vice President

Mark Bane, Chair – Public Policy Nathan J. Diament, Director – Public Policy

http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/General+News/25532/Orthodox+Union+Wishes+

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this is a fairly standard classical jewish religious position in the diaspora.

non political.

Like NK -in that sense-. But not as extreme in sucking up. Just giving good wishes to whoever is the leader of the state. And hoping that they let the jews keep judaism in peace.

It's when religious parties in israel do that then it's really bad.. and they say let us keep our religion.. help us. give us money. And then we'll let you give away whatever land you want.. Like foreign policy is irrelevant to them!
 
Most Orthodox jews vote republican.. But  O jews generally accept whoever is leader and I think all pray for the welfare of the state.