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Jews for Jesus mourns the devastating death of Yaron Lischinsky, a young Israeli diplomat and believer in Jesus, who was tragically killed alongside his soon-to-be fiancée, Sarah Milgrim, in Washington, DC. We grieve with their families, their friends, and the broader Messianic Jewish community in Israel and abroad.

Yaron’s life was marked by a sincere love for God, a deep commitment to the Jewish people, and a passion for peace. As a Messianic Jew, Yaron represented a growing, diverse, and vibrant community in Israel today: Jewish followers of Jesus who serve in the army, study in universities, and participate fully in Israeli society.

Many of our Jews for Jesus staff knew Yaron personally. He was a member of Melech Hamlachim, where several of our Israeli staff serve in leadership and attend.

“We are grieving the loss of Yaron, a member of the Messianic community in Israel and around the world,” said Aaron Abramson, CEO of Jews for Jesus. “What happened to Yaron and Sarah is not only a tragedy, but a sobering reminder that antisemitism is not bound by religious affiliation or political identity. It targets people simply for being Jewish. And hatred like this does not only threaten one group, it wounds all of us.”

As we remember Yaron and Sarah, we call on all people—Jewish and non-Jewish, religious and secular—to stand together against antisemitism and all forms of hate.

And we especially call on our fellow Christians to stand with the Jewish people during this time. We’re so grateful for the millions of believers in Jesus around the world who have been standing with us and our people since the tragedies of October 7, 2023.

We’ve all seen how hateful words and ideas become weaponized for evil. Now is the time to speak out, to show up, and to reaffirm that hatred toward any people is an offense to the heart of God.
May their memories be a blessing.

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