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In Washington, D.C., tragedy struck on Wednesday night as two Israeli Embassy employees were fatally shot by a gunman outside the Capital Jewish Museum. The victims, Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Milgrim, 26, were leaving an event at the museum when the incident occurred. The Brookline synagogue, Congregation Kehillath Israel, will host a memorial vigil on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. to honor the memory of these two individuals.
Not really sure why this matters, but the CEO of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), Ted Deutch, expressed shock and heartbreak over the loss of Lischinsky and Milgrim. The AJC highlighted Milgrim’s dedication to peacebuilding and sustainability, as well as Lischinsky’s focus on Middle East issues through his work at the Israeli Embassy. The victims were attending the AJC’s Young Diplomats Reception, an event that brings together young Jewish professionals and diplomats to discuss humanitarian crises in the Middle East and North Africa.
Maybe it’s just me, but it’s truly a heartbreaking situation. The AJC has set up a petition urging constituents to call for action against the rise of antisemitic hate crimes following this tragic event. The Israeli embassy also expressed condolences for the loss of their friends and colleagues, emphasizing that Lischinsky and Milgrim were in the prime of their lives. The entire embassy staff is devastated by their senseless murder and stands in solidarity with the victims’ families during this difficult time.
It’s hard to find the right words in moments like this, but the memories of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim will undoubtedly be a blessing to those who knew and loved them. The community leaders and members of Congregation Kehillath Israel will come together in unity to pay their respects and mourn the loss of two individuals who were taken too soon. Let us all remember their legacy and strive for a world where such tragedies are a thing of the past.
