Jews have been living on an emotional roller coaster.

In recent weeks, we experienced a welcome “high.” Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was under serious consideration for vice president on the Democratic ticket.

Then, in recent days, for many Jews, a “low” when Josh Shapiro was passed over in favor of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Jews have a right to be disappointed.

But along with that disappointment, let us realize the Shapiro possibility contains two serious lessons for American Jews.

First, the purpose of an election is not to make Jews (or any other ethnic group) proud. The purpose of an election is to win.