Consider This from NPR Two Israeli embassy staffers killed amid a rise in antisemitism
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May 22, 2025 
Daniel Shapiro, the former U.S. Ambassador to Israel and a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council, shares insights on the tragic murders of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim. He underscores the heartbreaking contrast of their killing at a unifying event amid rising antisemitism in the U.S. Shapiro discusses the disturbing uptick in anti-Semitic incidents, the complex dynamics between valid critiques of Israel and hate, and the urgent need for community resilience and international support in the fight against violence.
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Tragic Embassy Staffers' Story
- Yaron Lashinsky and Sarah Milgrim, a couple working at the Israeli embassy, were planning to start a family journey and a marriage proposal before being killed in a hate crime.
- They attended a bridge-building event promoting unity before being tragically gunned down outside the Capitol Jewish Museum.
Rising Anti-Semitism Threatens Safety
- Anti-Semitism and related violence have exploded in the U.S., causing Jews to fear for their safety like never before.
- This represents a shift from previous experiences and is particularly alarming given recent deadly incidents targeting Jewish communities.
How to Combat Anti-Semitism
- Harden Jewish institutions' security and fund law enforcement to protect against hate crimes.
- Promote moral clarity, stronger leadership, education on anti-Semitism, and build resilient, proud Jewish communities with interfaith support.