'Competence and Experience': U.S. Jewish Groups Thrilled by Biden's Cabinet Picks
Having Jewish men and women in prominent government positions is so standard that it’s barely even a talking point, community leaders tell Haaretz

Danielle ZiriNew York

Danielle ZiriNew York
NEW YORK – The fact that some of President-elect Joe Biden’s top cabinet picks are Jewish should be a source of pride for the community, especially because such appointments aren’t considered remarkable anymore, say American Jewish leaders.
“These people are being chosen because they’re incredibly competent, because they’re incredibly talented, because they’re incredibly experienced,” Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt told Haaretz in a phone interview.