There are moments in a city’s history when the community must stand shoulder to shoulder and say: We know who’s been here for us, and we’re going to be there for him. For New York City, that moment is happening at the November mayoral election.

Our choice is clear. Eric Adams has been a steadfast friend to the Jewish community, not by words alone but with real action, year after year. From protecting our right to educate our children according to our mesorah, to standing up against hostile attacks on our way of life, Adams has shown time and again that he doesn’t just talk about support; he delivers it. He’s been there in the heat of the battle when others backed away or tried to twist our values. And he’s never once wavered.

We’ve seen politicians come and go, some flashing smiles and kind words, but turning their backs when it really counted. Adams is not one of them. He’s been tested in the toughest moments and has chosen the side of truth and loyalty — our side — without calculating the political cost. That kind of integrity can’t be faked and can’t be bought.

And let’s speak honestly: one of the men running against Adams today is the very same person who, when our community was under fire and desperately needed his support, chose to side with those who wanted to harm us. At a moment that called for courage, he turned his back. That is not someone we can trust with the safety and future of our families.

Right now, the stakes are too high to play games or “try something new.” The wrong choice could undo years of hard-won protections, relationships, and trust. The choice we make this November will decide the future not just for the city at large but for every Jewish family in Brooklyn, Queens, and beyond.

And here’s something our community understands well: Don’t be a fairweather friend. We all know what that means — you don’t drop a friend just because the wind isn’t blowing in his favor. A true friend stands with you in good times and in bad. Polls are not the election. People are. If we, as a united community, rally behind Eric Adams, the numbers can change overnight.

We won’t shy away from the facts — right now, Eric is in 4th place. But that’s exactly when loyalty counts most. If we walk away now, we prove ourselves no different from the politicians who vanish when things get hard. If we stand together, we have the power to lift a friend from 4th place to 1st.

We’re calling on our community: don’t sit this one out. Don’t assume someone else will do it. Every single vote counts. We need to turn out in full force, men and women, every single eligible voter, and cast our ballots for Eric Adams, the man who has proven himself as our true friend.

Our rabbonim, askonim, and community leaders have voiced their strong support. They know what’s at stake, and they know what Adams has earned. He’s not a mayor who just occupies an office; he’s a mayor who rolls up his sleeves, hears our concerns, and makes sure we have a seat at the table.

Loyalty is rare in politics. We have it here. Let’s give it back. Let’s show hakoras hatov in the most practical way possible: with our vote.

On Election Day, let’s fill the polls, let our presence be felt, and let every voice ring with the same message: I am with the Mayor!