President Donald Trump appointed an Orthodox Jewish Judge, whose bio noted his love of Talmud study, as chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

Matthew H. Solomson of Silver Spring in Maryland is described as “a Talmud scholar who enjoys playing tennis and spending time with his family at the beach.”

Nathan Diament of Orthodox Union Advocacy said that it is notable that Judge Solomson was the first Orthodox Jew appointed to the position of chief judge on the federal court where he serves.

Diament stated, “Of course, this is not the reason why he was nominated. He has an impressive record of accomplishments on the Court of Federal Claims. It’s a source of pride for Orthodox Jews — and Orthodox lawyers in particular, who can see themselves rising to such heights.”

Trump designated Solomson, who holds a J.D. and an M.B.A. from the University of Maryland and an undergraduate degree from Brandeis University, on April 10.

Tevi Troy is a former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services and the author of The Power and the Money, which describes “epic battles” between U.S. Presidents and industry titans. He was “thrilled” to hear of Solomson’s nomination as Chief Judge of the Federal Claims Court.

Troy stated, “He literally wrote the book about the subject, and therefore is the right person for the job in a technical sense.”

He said that Judge Solomson, in addition to his expertise, earned the honor by taking a stand against anti-American, pro-Hamas civil terrorists who were causing havoc on college campuses. He bravely spoke on the subject and made it clear to schools that did not abide by such behavior that they would not be welcomed to send clerks into his courtroom.

Troy said that he thought it was “great to see a Jewish religious Jew who is comfortable with his Jewish texts, and can observe them, serve as the top federal judge in this great country.”

He said, “It shows just how welcoming America can be to those who embrace it. We should all be proud.”

The judge posted on LinkedIn to say that he was “deeply humbled” by his appointment.

He wrote: “The court has played a role in our nation’s judicial landscape, in some form, since 1855.” In his 1861 State of the Union address, President Lincoln correctly stated that it was the duty of the government to deliver prompt justice to citizens against themselves, just as it is for private individuals.

Our court strives every day to live up to this maxim. This can sometimes mean that a plaintiff wins. Sometimes, the government wins. In either case, the people win, because in this country our government is not separate from its citizens, but is instead, as Lincoln immortalized, “a government of the people by the people for the people.” “The court is only their agent.”

Solomson wrote he was “truly living” the American Dream, which belonged also to his father, a U.S. Army retired colonel, and his mother, as well as his grandparents and great-grandparents. The judge said that all of them had “worked hard, followed the rules, and hoped their children would succeed in this land with limitless opportunities.”

Lisa Solomson, his wife for almost 30 years, was also thanked. As my family and I celebrate Passover to commemorate the Exodus, I am reminded of the nature of true freedom,” he said. The late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks said that “a world where everyone is free to do whatever they want begins with anarchy and ends with tyranny.”

He added, “Passover celebrates an entirely different concept of liberty — one which is strikingly similar to the freedom embodied by our miracle Constitution. Having taken an oath to uphold it, I’m grateful to God for every day that I serve in the judiciary.” He also prayed for an “immediate and safe exodus” of hostages from Gaza in his post.

Solomson previously managed a team of lawyers, auditors, and others as the chief legal and compliance officer at an $11 billion federal contracting unit at a Fortune 50 healthcare company and was also the head of a group at Booz Allen Hamilton, per his bio.

He is an adjunct Professor at Yeshiva University and a member of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan’s Theological Seminary.

Solomson also serves as dean of the Tikvah Legal Fellowship. According to the website, the fellowship offers law students “the opportunity to study with world-class lawyers, receive career coaching, and join a Jewish and American community.”