B’nai B’rith International President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have issued the following statement:  

We congratulate Joe Biden on his election as president of the United States. And we congratulate Kamala Harris on her historic election – as a woman and as a child of immigrants – as vice president.  Now that the presidential election season is over, we are encouraged by their call for unity and compassion toward one another.

Now is the time for the nation to come together, united in healing, unified in challenging tough issues. As a global Jewish humanitarian organization, we focus on human rights, the safety and security of Israel and the Jewish people, issues impacting older adults, and tolerance and diversity. We look forward to working with the new administration, and with Congress, on issues that are critical to the United States and Israel.

As a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, B’nai B’rith did not endorse any candidate for president.

B’nai B’rith International has advocated for global Jewry and championed the cause of human rights since 1843. B’nai B’rith is recognized as a vital voice in promoting Jewish unity and continuity, a staunch defender of the State of Israel, a tireless advocate on behalf of senior citizens and a leader in disaster relief. With a presence around the world, we are the Global Voice of the Jewish Community. Visit bnaibrith.org.