Statements On the Murders of
Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky
(Capital Jewish Museum)
This is a collection of statements put out in May 2025 by Jewish Social Justice Roundtable organizations. This list will be updated frequently as new statements become public.
On Instagram, Avodah states, “There is no justification for antisemitic violence that aims to inspire fear in our community. This is not a pathway to peace.”
Bend the Arc says, “This horrific, unjustifiable act has left the families of Sarah and Yaron in mourning and has left Jewish people afraid for our safety.”
Carolina Jews for Justice (CJJ) states, “We all deserve a future built on justice, not revenge.”
Elluminate says, “As a country with diverse opinions and backgrounds, we value the open marketplace of ideas and condemn the violent targeting of individuals based on their religion, ethnicity or color of their skin.”
Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA) says, “Yesterday's murders need to be a rallying cry for our country.”
Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) states, “This antisemitism undermines the very fabric of our democracy, sowing distrust and pitting communities against one another, normalizing extremism and violence, and ultimately making Jews – and so many others – less safe.”
Jewish Labor Committee states, “Such violence cannot be tolerated, excused, or rationalized in a democratic society.”
Jews For Racial & Economic Justice (JFREJ) stated, “When we allow our hearts to harden to such an extent that we shrug off acts of violence and treat someone’s identity as grounds to deny their humanity, we lose our own humanity in the process.”
On Instagram, Jews United for Justice (JUFJ) says, “We must continue to advance justice and dismantle oppression even as acts of antisemitism reveal to us how much work remains to be done.”
Jewtina y Co. says, “While the motivations behind such violence are complex, one thing is painfully clear: extremism does not grow in isolation. It is a sobering reminder that radicalization can take root anywhere.”
On Instagram, Keshet says, “May the memories of Yaron and Sarah be a blessing and may we all continue working for a world without senseless violence, a world of compassion and justice.”
On Instagram, Kirva states, “We invite you to give yourself permission to feel the heartbreak.”
On Instagram, MAZON says, “Wishing peace and comfort to all those who are mourning.”
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) states, “We need our allies from every part of the spectrum to come together and denounce hatred against Jews, rejecting antisemitic tropes and slogans that put Jews in harm’s way. That’s what true solidarity demands.”
On LinkedIn, the Network of Jewish Human Services Agencies (NJHSA) states, “Together, with Network member agencies that are based in and serve the greater DC region; JSSA of Greater DC, Tzedek DC and Jewish Women International (JWI), our Network stands in solidarity against antisemitism and hate…”
On Instagram, New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA) says, “May the memories of Yaron and Sarah be a blessing. May we someday see a just future for Israelis and Palestinians, as we have learned that Sarah was working toward.”
New Israel Fund states, “This is an unspeakable act of violence, perpetrated on two young people just starting out on life’s journey. Their murder was seemingly an act of extremist, political violence.”
The Rabbinical Assembly states, “We are filled with profound sadness, tremendous anger, outrage, and vulnerability as we grieve the loss of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, may their memory be a blessing.”
Reconstructing Judaism says, “A path to a more just world requires a steadfast commitment to seeing each other’s humanity and building bridges, not hate and violence.”
On Instagram, Sixth and I states, “Many in our community feel like it could have been any of us.”
the Den Collective says, “During tragic times, opportunities to care for one another are among our most precious resources.”
The Senesh School states, “At Senesh, we believe deeply in the power of community to inspire hope in dark times.”
T’ruah says, “While we await a full investigation: it’s important to be extremely clear: Violence like this does not help anyone in Palestine and Israel.”
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) states, “Murdering Jews and Israelis is not an act of freedom fighting; it is an act of terror that should prompt condemnation by people of conscience across the political spectrum.”